Cosplay Tutorial: Iron Man Helmet ‑ Part 1: How To Make a Silicone Glove Mold

Overview

In this mold making how to video, we demonstrate how you can use Rebound 25 silicone rubber to make a mold of an Iron Man helmet. The original model is a 3D-printed helmet, which is coated in XTC-3D epoxy to make a smooth surface for capturing the mold. In Part 2, we go through the process of creating a lightweight epoxy support shell for this mold, then hand rotate an impact-resistant finished casting, ideal for cosplay or display:

Materials Used in this Tutorial

  • Rebound 25 Silicone Rubber
  • Thi-Vex Silicone Thickener
  • Mixing Cups and Sticks
  • Chip Brushes