Depending on the thermoforming process, the mold can be filled with malleable raw material, stamped or compressed into the raw material, or heated material is forced onto it by a vacuum. Molds provide the patterns thermoforming equipment utilize to develop a finished part. Thermoforming involves heating a plastic sheet and forming it to specific shapes using a mold. Once the material solidifies, the final part is ejected from the machine and the process is repeated in quick succession. With this process, the developed mold is inserted into the injection molding machine, then heated thermoplastics or the liquefied raw material are poured into the mold.
#MAKE A FACE MOLD SERIES#
It is a cost-effective and extremely repeatable technology that yields high-quality parts for large series production.
Injection molding is one of the most popular manufacturing processes for thermoplastic, silicone, or rubber parts. Manufacturing processes that rely on molds include: Mold making is crucial to a variety of manufacturing processes the mold serving as the blueprint from which replication takes place for many mass-produced items. Insight into different molding processes, choosing the best molding technique, equipment that optimizes the process, and the role of 3D printing will be discussed… and every step of the way, links to complementary in-depth content will be provided to ensure successful molding projects. This comprehensive guide will provide you with detailed information about getting started with mold making.
#MAKE A FACE MOLD HOW TO#
Professional manufacturers as well as hobbyists interested in taking advantage of these processes must understand how the mold-making process works, how they’re used, and how to optimize usage to meet specified throughput requirements. Mold-making techniques have been on the rise ever since, as manufacturers using advanced manufacturing techniques such as injection molding, thermoforming, or casting continue to rely on molds to create the majority of plastic, silicone, rubber, composite, and metal parts around you. Many years for me of looking at pics of her online to slowly and gradually accept her, like her, love her, and then when I finally bought her on ebay I fell completely in love with her sweet heart shaped face and sparkly blue gray eyes! She is now a very welcome member in my doll world and now I can’t believe AG has only made one doll with this mold! It’s why I’m so disappointed with their customizing options! No Marie Grace, #4, Nanea, or Kaya options for a face mold so I highly doubt I will ever make a custom doll.The introduction of molds in the Bronze Age elevated the crude manufacturing processes practiced by our ancestors. I don’t know, I think they’re pretty different in my opinion.Īnd finally, my top 3 favorite face molds! The classic mold used to be my favorite face mold for years and years until I finally got over hating Marie-Grace’s! When she first came out, she was just so different from anything AG had ever created that I just couldn’t make myself like her. I can kind of see the resemblance, but Camille’s face is wider, her eyes are more spread apart compared to Nanea’s. People who don’t care for the Nanea face mold have compared it to a Wellie Wisher face mold. (sometimes that’s just such a relief to see after all the two front teeth dolls!) The Kaya mold is perhaps the most unique of all AG face molds because her mouth is closed.
I love the wide, open and welcoming molds of of Cecile and Kaya. Have you ever seen a custom doll with blue eyes with this mold? Very striking, and quite beautiful. All of my friends and family who have seen these dolls have said to me, “These dolls don’t look very Asian.” I agree, but, that’s what AG has given us. The Jess and #4 face mold are also super similar. Wish AG would use the Addy face mold more often! For example I find Nellie to be so very different compared to Lea.
#MAKE A FACE MOLD SKIN#
It’s funny how different the Josefina face mold can look depending on make- up, hair color, hair style, and skin tone. I find the Addy and Josefina to be very much alike. Some molds are really similar to each other and others are completely different. Starting in the back row, Classic (Lanie), AG’s first face mold, Addy (Miranda), #4 (Suki), Josefina (Lea), Kaya, Cecile, Marie-Grace, Nanea, and Jess. And since Nanea has a unique face mold I thought it would be fun to compare all the AG face molds!Īmerican Girl has so far created nine different face molds. It has fast become a top, top favorite AG face mold. Her face is just so young and sweet looking. Finally the promised post! Although I still haven’t had the chance to ‘meet’ Nanea by reading her book, I’ve really been enjoying having her.
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