The following interview occurred on May 7, 2018 with Stan Farrell, President of ComposiMold.
Introduction to ComposiMold Reusable Molding Materials.
We
make a full range of products for mold making and casting based on re-usable
molding materials that allow people to experiment and learn the mold making process
without worry or spending lots of money. The ComposiMold molding materials can
be used for duplicating pretty much any object into different materials like
resins, concrete, soap, candles, and edible treats like chocolate
What is ComposiMold and how did you get started?
ComposiMold reusable molding materials is all about
experimentation. The whole business started with experimentation. From a single page experimental business plan
to the product, and now product line. I wanted a material that allowed me to
make plastic (and now lots of other casting material) parts. And I made
ComposiMold to allow me to do that. And on a business side, I wanted to
experiment with the process of making, or manufacturing a product. So ComposiMold became this great product for
me because I could experiment without wasting money on mold making materials to
make plastic parts, and I could learn how to take a developed product from
laboratory experiments all the way to sales and then sales growth.
When did you start selling ComposiMold?
2009 was the first time we sold ComposiMold on eBay. Without any particular advertising except for
a website and a few tutorials, it gained a little traction, and then after a
cute kid Super Awesome Sylvia and her Dad did a video that went to over 100k
views. Turns out lots of people wanted an easy to use re-usable molding
material. ComposiMold, the company, was born.
What products do you have?
We have the “full Monty” for mold making and casting all
based on the idea of Re-usable Molding Materials. We have the molding
materials: ComposiMold and ImPRESSive Putty. Plus we have the castings
materials: ComposiCast Resin, ComposiMold Plaster, and ComposiStone. And we
also have the accessories: colorants, Bubble Buster, Mold Release, and fillers.
All available on our website or through our resellers. www.composimoldstore.com
Our newest mold making is our food contact safe re-usable
molding putty. This was developed with the help of some fantastic supporters of
our Kickstarter campaign.
And our colorants are wildly popular. Black is over the top.
I don’t know why black is so much more popular yet.
Anything else you want to say?
The key that I want to emphasize is the need to experiment.
ComposiMold exists because of experimentation and people grow by experimenting
and exploring. As a product, ComposiMold helps do this, and hopefully, we can
continue to find ways to support the experimenters who want to make real things.
How do we find ComposiMold?
Stan’s Bio
Stan Farrell, president of ComposiMold, continues to
experiment. Educated in material science and researching composites and
polymers for the past 20 years, Stan has continuously tried to make products,
ideas, and business better.
Stan started ComposiMold because he was frustrated at his
inability to make lightweight plastic forms for his model rocket and airplane
parts. ComposiMold mold making materials are eco-friendly, safe, and very easy
to use for mold making and casting. Since the first ComposiMold was sold 9
years ago, ComposiMold continues to create a full mold making and casting
system for mold makers including improved molding materials, casting materials,
and dozens of accessories. Stan will continue to experiment with new
products and new materials to make it easier than ever to make what you want.
Other research endeavors that Stan has worked on include
improved ballistic protection materials, steerable parachutes, thermal
protection systems for reentry vehicles, and many more.
Stan also enjoys the Maine environment as much as possible
including kayaking, skiing, sailing, hiking, biking, and anything else that
gets him outside. If you don’t see him
on the trails or waters, you may find him enjoying local music at a nice
brewery or café with his family.
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