Hey Guys,

I am very new to hand pouring (started a few days ago). I have searched on here and other sights for pouring a lizard with a 2 piece mold. You guys have been very helpful with great information on all of your forum posts...a lot of real experts here. I used the plaster method mentioned on the site (for the Zoom 4" lizard) as a sticky it worked great. I am trying to replicate the Zoom 4" lizard and it requires a two piece I think, since the body thickness is past the legs (the point where the seam line is between the molds). However, when pouring the lizard to get the u-shape on the tail and legs will you need to pour slowly and at an angle to get the whole tail and arms or drill small holes for the air to escape as you pour. I was just wondering if anyone has tried...any information would be very appreciated and thanks for all of your help in advance.

Most lizards are pretty flat, but you can achieve a certain amount of roundness by overfilling the mold to the point that it almost spills over. To get the tail to pour in a two piece mold, if it's really thin, you will have to pour the tail, then close the mold, and pour the rest, which is why all the molds are flat!

If you really have to have a two piece mold, take a screwdriver, awl, or something sharp, and start cutting vent holes, lots of them. For a good idea of what i'm referring to, take a look at this mold here.

Thanks DAMPEOPLES,

I think that the air grooves will workout well.  I think I will try both ways just to see how things work. Thanks for the help...greatly appreciated.