1.    You provide drawing or sketch of
of custom mold desired.  Camera ready
art in black and white is preferred, but
not totally necessary.

2.     We then will program the art work
for casting the custom mold and proceed
to make the rubber mold.

        
3.     Now it's Your Turn.
Begin by spraying a light amount of mold release into your mold.
 

4.     Next brush on a very light coat of
petroleum jelly onto the face of your
rubber art.  Then using a dry brush, remove excess Vaseline leaving only a very light film.    PLACE THE RUBBER INTO YOUR PLASTIC MOLD.

          
5.     An extremely important  step is next.  Using a hand spray bottle filled with water and about 20 drops of liquid soap, spray a light water mist over your entire rubber art.  This helps to eliminate bubbles in your casting by allowing the bubble to float away from the rubber art as you pour the concrete.

6.     Your mold is now ready to pour the concrete.  For stepping stones and other small castings, use 1 part concrete and 3 parts sand.  Do not use stones or ready mixes.  Concrete mix should be very fluid when pouring.
 

8.     When your ready for de-molding (usually overnight is enough), grab the rubber and slowly remove it from the stone.  It is not necessary to be gentle with the rubber as it is very strong and will tolerate some abuse
.

9. After removing the rubber, turn the mold upside down, tap gently and remove your casting.  Please note the crisp sharpness of the details and lettering.   Then finish as desired. 

               
  YOUR FINISHED PRODUCT