I have seen these molds each year I've went. The price has always put me off ($34) but this year I think I'm going to take the plunge and order some. I checked Ebay to maybe find a deal but the molds were going for almost the same price as a new one plus S&H. Has anyone here ever used one or known anyone who has? I'm curious if they look as good as the displays at their booth. The durability of the mold is a concern as well. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Well I purchased the ruined tower mold. I chose this one because it is supposed to look ruined. I figured any mistakes would blend in. I had trouble with air bubbles with every cast I tried. I even used a vibrating board to try and release all of the trapped air. This helped reduce the number of bubbles but never eliminated them. The mold seems very durable and I haven't noticed any wear after 20 castings. I'm about halfway done with the assembly. When I finish I'll post a picture so you can see the finished project.
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Sweet. I look forward to seeing how they come out. I've always wanted to get into this sort of thing, but the expense always put me off.
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Here is the unpainted ruined tower I built. I still have a long way to go before its finished. This project is costing me a lot more than I had anticipated. Micaels has a 50% off a single item coupon that has been saving me a good amount of money. It is in their Sunday add every other week.
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Some pics of the painted ruined tower. I started to add some bushes and vines. Overall I'm pleased with the results of my work. I really enjoyed this project and would recommend these molds to anyone considering buying one.
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another angle a little out of focus
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