How Do You Make A Polyester Resin Statue?
The most popular material used in creating prop statues and figures is polyester resin, a highly toxic mixture that hardens into a smooth, durable replica of the original object. The process of making the resin replica involves creating a mold, or negative impression, of an object, into which the polyester resin is poured and left to cure. You can make a copy of almost any type of object or personal sculpture, so long as it is made from a nonporous material. Find a model object, or create a model statue of your own out of Sculpey clay. If you choose to make your own, sculpt the clay and then bake it in the oven, following the packaging directions. Sand the hardened Sculpey smooth. Make a molding box for your object. Build a square of Legos that you can fit your object into, giving it at least 1/4 inch of extra space on all sides, top and bottom. Flatten a piece of modeling clay and press the Lego square onto it, so that it functions as a bottom. Leave the top side open. If your object
