How to Make a Mold Release: For Latex Molds with Concrete Statues (and how to apply it)

Latex rubber molds require a mold release applied before pouring concrete, which gives the latex protection and longevity for reusing over and over again. The mold release provides a non-petroleum-based blocker that does not eat at or affect your latex rubber in any sort of way, while at the same time will protect the new concrete from staining or blotching. One question people have when making garden statues, etc. is how to make a mold release to use each time you make a statue. Recipe: 10 parts denatured alcohol to 1 part castor oil, mixed in a spray bottle. Andy highly recommends looking at the 3-part series from his video library for how to deal with seams and other challenges, too Backyard Adventures with Andy Wright is a channel devoted to all-thing gardening and yard care, along with random "adventures" that include statue making, smoking meat and pizza oven fun, home entertainment tips, and more. Tune-in for some inspiration and instruction on all things home and yard! Focus Questions: How to make a latex rubber mold of a concrete beaver statues?