A replica of the original fountain was
created by artist [enter name] for the Friends of Balboa Park. |
The next step in the re-creation is to
make a mold of the newly created piece. We start by finding the seam (or
mold) lines. |
A type of clay called "Plastilene" is
used to "clay up" the model for molding. The marks you see on the model
are where the mold pieces will come together. |
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An inner mold is made of latex and
an outer or mothermold is made of fiberglass to cover it and provide
stability for the casting process. |
The mold is made of many pieces to
surround the model. An extremely complicated mold was made here by
Michael Neff, Master Mold Maker. |
After the mold has been finished and lifted into
position the de-molding process can take place. This angle gives some
perspective of the complexity of the mold. |
Here you can see the de-molding process.
This is the latex inner mold being removed. |
Master Mold Maker Michael Neff sits in
front of the finished fountain in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. |
The fountain seen in front of the
Botanical Gardens in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. |
