#cavity-sam

Hey, @cavity-sam ! I've got a couple questions for you, since you've worked on animatronics before. Here's the premise for my questions: the 2005 model Furbys have beaks made out of either silicone or some kind of rubber, and after a decade, many 2005 Furbs have had their beaks tear, degrade, become sticky, or fall off all together. I'm interested in figuring out a way to make replacement beaks so that people can have their furbs restored to their former glory. First off, what's the best way to take a mold of existing cosmetics without destroying the original completely? I want to take a mold from my existing 2005 Furb's beak, but I don't want to ruin it unless the project fails so I'm not left with a beakless Furby. I understand that it's not exactly an easy process (hence the reason Travis won't take molds of portrait Chuck E and Crusty, for example), but I would really prefer for it not to destroy the beak I do have. Secondly, what's the best material to use to cast new beaks? They would need to be durable, yet flexible, as they are mouth parts. I would want it to be something that could hold up for a good while, at least a good few years, since it would obviously be kind of expensive for someone to buy multiple replacements. Thirdly, are there any videos of the casting process that you would recommend? I ask you this because you'd be able to find the ones that are most accurate/applicable, as you have experience in this area. Thank you SO much for your time! I really appreciate it!