The Dragon is disassembled and taken to the replication studio. Here the first of three layers of brush-on silicone rubber is applied to the Dragon's base.
Another shot of silicone being applied to the base. The first coat is very thin, insuring every intricate detail is captured...
Another layer is applied over the first, to thicken and strengthen the rubber mold. A thickening agent is added to the silicone to make it stick to vertical surfaces and not run off onto the floor.
Another shot of the second layer of rubber. It is applied with disposable brushes and protective gloves. I use platinum-cure silicone, which is very expensive but has very high tear strength and great durability - meaning more parts may be pulled from each mold before the detail degrades, at which point a new set of molds must be made.
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