Berliner Zinnfiguren/Casting/Books products

Lührs, K. P.: Formen selbst gemacht. Vom Originalmodell zum Replikat 18,90 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

In addition to a step-by-step introduction to the great world of mould making, you will learn everything that is involved: pre-treatment of the master model, the different release agents, selection of the right moulding compound, right up to the actual mould making. Step-by-step learning leads you to the making of a one-piece relief mould. Your skills will increase and you will learn everything about producing a two-part or multi-part figure mould. But there is more: because knowledge about the different casting materials is also important for making your replicas. This also includes the contemporary finish of a skilful surface technique, about which you will also be informed.

Habekost, Rainer/Wagner, Alexander: Arbeiten mit Silikon 12,90 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:55:36 +0200

Silicone rubber is an extremely flexible material suitable for many applications. The following book deals primarily with the possible applications in the hobby field, the many different possibilities of moulding are described in detail and partly illustrated. To make it clear to the practical hobbyist what material he is actually dealing with, the practical section is preceded by a knowledge section. This consists of an overview of the different areas of application for which the material is used as well as the different types of silicone rubber that are available on the market today. Anyone who enjoys experimenting will discover almost inexhaustible possibilities for creativity in the material silicone rubber

there are almost no limits to the ideas:
- on the one hand, because silicone rubber is very flexible, and on the other hand, because the material is available in so many
different variants. By adding so-called additives, everyone can produce the optimal silicone rubber for their own use. It is not easy to find one's way through the jungle of terms used by the individual suppliers
because new silicone compounds are constantly being developed - by the corporations as well as by the companies that sell silicone rubber. Since the definitions of terms are not clear anyway, many suppliers have decided to create their own terms - sometimes more, sometimes less successful. With this book, we try to clear up some of the confusion and to
offer help in deciding on the all-important question: Which silicone for which application? Certainly, everyone who deals with this material will have to accept one or the other setback, but "trial and error" - this is especially true in the case of silicone rubber and with increasing experience, the successes also become greater and greater. Following the theoretical part of the book, numerous instructions, some of them illustrated, describe the best and most successful way to mould the respective originals. All instructions are to be understood as suggestions. Each original that is moulded with silicone rubber has its own special features and must be treated accordingly.

Habekost, Rainer: Abformen mit Alginat. Perfekte Abbilder mit Alginat 14,90 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:55:36 +0200

How "good" such an impression is depends primarily on the material used. From school we are mostly familiar with plaster bandages or plaster as a material for making relief moulds. These can be used to create rough shapes that can then be moulded or cast with clay, plaster or other suitable materials. However, if particularly precise and lifelike moulds are important to you, you will have to resort to other materials. Alginate, which is made from brown algae, is particularly suitable for this purpose. As a natural, pollutant-free material, alginate is excellently suited for reproducing even the finest details in a lifelike manner.

The book deals primarily with the use of alginate as a detailed impression material, but at the same time it also gives an overview of the other uses. You will probably be amazed at how and where the inconspicuous white powder can be used everywhere. Contents: 1. introduction; 2. alginate - what is it anyway?; 3. areas of application of alginate; 4. alginate as an impression material; 5. from the impression to the finished sculpture; 6. taking impressions step by step.

Lührs, K. P.: Make Your Own Moulds with liquid mould-making compounds - from model to replica 18,80 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:28 +0200

In addition to a step-by-step introduction to the great world of forming technology, you will learn everything that goes into it: pre-treatment of the original model, the different release agents, selection of the right impression material, right through to the actual mold making. Gradual learning leads you to making a one-piece relief shape. Your skills increase and you learn everything about producing a two- or multi-part figure form. But it goes even further: because also the knowledge about the different casting compounds is important for the production of your replicas. This also includes the contemporary finish of a skilful surface technology, you´ll be informed about too.