Clearing Silicone Mold Release from A Resin Model

The most important information you'll get to help make sure your model has a lasting paint job.




Preparing Resin Cast Models for Painting —BR08

Step-by-step guide to preparing a resin model for painting, including information on tools and supplies required.



Adding Mohair or Sculpted Manes & Tails


The following PDF files cover adding manes and tails to resin-cast sculptures. These tutorials were prepared with particular reference to our "ValorHP" Thoroughbred resin.


ValorHP Example

Fully Illustrated with step-by-step photos, these tutorials will help show you how to add some special custom touches to the ValorHP resin, and other resin-cast sculptures*.

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print these PDF files.

*Before modifying any resin-cast sculpture that is not your own original work, please adhere to the sculpting artist's wishes regarding alterations of their pieces. When in doubt, contact the artist directly.


Attaching the Loose Tail


PDF Document
Approx. 602k

Loose Tail



Adding A Sculpted Mane


PDF Document
Approx. 904k


Sculpted Mane



Attaching the Braided Tail


PDF Document
Approx. 562k

Braided Tail



Adding a Braided Mane


PDF Document
Approx. 1.1mb

Braided Mane



Adding A Wire Tail for Hairing


PDF Document
Approx. 471k

Wire Tail



Adding A Mohair Mane and Tail


PDF Document
Approx. 1.6mb

Adding a Mohair Mane and Tail



Clearing Silicone Mold Release from A Resin Model

The most important information you'll get to help make sure your model has a lasting paint job.




Preparing Resin Cast Models for Painting —BR08

Step-by-step guide to preparing a resin model for painting, including information on tools and supplies required.





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