How To Choose The Right Method For Making a Rubber Mold

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
  • This video explores three different mold-making techniques using the same model. Discover the advantages and considerations behind block molds, brush-on molds, and cavity pour molds.
    00:00 Introduction
    00:21 Block Mold
    01:41 Block Mold Advantages
    02:37 Brush-On Mold
    04:02 Brush-On Process
    04:48 Brush-On Mold Advantages
    06:18 Cavity Pour Mold
    07:29 Support Shell
    09:08 Cavity Pour Mold Advantages
    11:04 Conclusion
    Explore the pros and cons of each method, learn about material costs and working times, and find out which technique suits your specific project needs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced mold maker, this tutorial will help you make informed decisions in your mold-making journey.
    #MoldMaking #BlockMold #BrushOnMold #CavityPourMold #Tutorial #DIY
    Adult Supervision Required
    Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 79

  • @smoothon
    @smoothon  5 місяців тому +6

    Milo walks you through the steps in choosing the types of mold you can make for your project!

  • @TheStockwell
    @TheStockwell 5 місяців тому +8

    This is a clear and to-the-point tutorial. I'm really tired of goofy tutorials which think viewers need hipster music, Kubrick-style editing tricks, and lots of annoying jokes.
    Just show how it's done, Chester! 😸
    Best wishes from Vermont 🍁 and have a terrific 2024!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe and have a great 2024!

    • @TheStockwell
      @TheStockwell 5 місяців тому +1

      ​​@@smoothon I'm a proud subscriber - and I've been using your products for years.
      I'm moving up from small items to larger works. When I'm finished restoring an 18-inch statue of Napoleon, you'll be hearing from me! 😸👍

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 місяців тому

      Awesome!!

  • @isaackershnerART
    @isaackershnerART 5 місяців тому +3

    something about cavity pour molds are just soooo satisfying!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 місяці тому +1

      It is one of Milo's favorite types to make.

  • @encapsulated_nomad1359
    @encapsulated_nomad1359 3 місяці тому +3

    idk how many more videos I'll be watching aside from this one but regardless I am subscribing to the channel simply for the great display and demonstrations to the different approaches to making molds PLUS the reasons to make such molds. I feel so well informed and it really helped me decide on what method to use. Thanks again.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing! We appreciate your support.

  • @christianjensen5523
    @christianjensen5523 5 місяців тому +2

    Outstanding video - unlike many videos out there, this simple and clearly presented overview was truly educational and extremely helpful.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @Esteban-lj8sn
    @Esteban-lj8sn 5 місяців тому +3

    Maybe the best overview on silicone rubber mold making I watched so far, spoken so clearly,. That's highly appreciated for non-native english speakers as me. Outstanding work !
    I've got some Smooth-On products and they are great, the only downside is the cost and availability in my country.
    Cheers from Argentina.
    PS: Suscribed!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching and the kind words!

  • @erik_riv
    @erik_riv 5 місяців тому +1

    Excellent summary! 💯 I have learned a lot thanks to your tutorials. Smooth-On products are a guarantee of quality ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The block molds that have embedded block molds were not mentioned.
    Thank you very much to the Smooth-On team and happy new year everyone! 😃 🙏 🎉

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching! Have a great New Year!

  • @wdsgothictrader7413
    @wdsgothictrader7413 Місяць тому

    So perfectly work. Thanks for your support and explication.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @agusromero9148
    @agusromero9148 5 місяців тому +3

    Gran tutorial para seguir aprendiendo gracias más videos de este tipo 😁👏👏🙏

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @MsZzzipper
    @MsZzzipper 30 хвилин тому

    Thank you!

  • @Migssgarcia
    @Migssgarcia 5 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful! Thank you so much for this video.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe! 😀

  • @kuikai100
    @kuikai100 4 місяці тому +1

    thanks

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching, and don't forget to subscribe!

  • @aliahmad-uq7cx
    @aliahmad-uq7cx 4 місяці тому +1

    very nice🙂👏

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @deanwerth7241
    @deanwerth7241 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for great video. I would like to know which mould has the longer life span. The block mould I would say.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 місяці тому

      The best answer is that it will depend. There are a number of different factors that can cause the mold to last a long time. The benefit of the cavity pour though is that you can easily make new molds if you need too.

  • @user-to9uz6ck3e
    @user-to9uz6ck3e 4 місяці тому

    Hi, what type of method would you recommend to make a silicone mould for simple plant pots. Thank you

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 місяці тому

      Hi there! This is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

  • @levanitadiauri7956
    @levanitadiauri7956 4 місяці тому

    Do you have a video where u make a mold for legged animal ? Or even complex for legged animal (horse, donkey etc.) whith rider on it?
    Thanks

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 місяці тому

      Hey there, We have a video of Milo molding some animal sculptures. ua-cam.com/video/QIDiTn_O7Qk/v-deo.html
      If you have further questions please dont hesitate to send us a tech ticket and we can help out with any specific questions you might have. www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

  • @JorgeLopez.888.
    @JorgeLopez.888. 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video!!!!!! I have a question.
    It is possible to make a figurine that is 2.5 inches tall, maybe with a soft wire inside to make it bendable?.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 місяці тому

      Hi there! That is absolutely possible. This is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

    • @JorgeLopez.888.
      @JorgeLopez.888. 4 місяці тому

      @@smoothon Hi, thanks for your answer, I dont know what you mean for a ticket, I did click on the link but still not very clear to me. I will love to see a video about a silicone figurine with bendable wire inside.
      Thanks again!!

    • @JorgeLopez.888.
      @JorgeLopez.888. 4 місяці тому

      @@smoothon Oh I just figure it out. Thank you

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  15 днів тому

      Thanks for the suggestion. I will add that to our list of projects!

  • @np4136
    @np4136 5 місяців тому +1

    I have used plastic wrap between the clay and Free Form Air to minimize clean up. It works very well, although it may leave wrinkles inside the cured shell depending on how smooth you can lay it down. Is there any reason why you wouldn't recommend doing this?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 місяців тому

      If that technique works for you, that's awesome! We see no reason this technique couldn't be used.

  • @roydodd4694
    @roydodd4694 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤❤it 😊😊

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 місяці тому

      Thank you. We hope it helped you!

  • @dreamelyte
    @dreamelyte 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for making such an informational video! You have saved a lot of people's research time🫶💕💕💕

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @akeem2752
    @akeem2752 3 місяці тому +1

    If i have old molds I don't use, could I chop them up and use it as a filler in a block mold or would that decrease the integrity of the mold?

    • @Febiza919
      @Febiza919 27 днів тому

      That sounds like a genius idea actually 🤔Lots of people just add more cast items to their molds to maximize the use of space, so I don’t see why that would work, especially since you don’t have to remove it after.

  • @nick_coles_art
    @nick_coles_art Місяць тому

    This has helped me so much. Im just starting out with moulding. One thing i dont get is how to get a model out of the mould if there are large gaps for instance a figure with the hand on hip. How do you release the figure if the solicone is trapping it?

    • @akselyilmaz4537
      @akselyilmaz4537 27 днів тому

      For something like this I think a multiple part mold is necessary

    • @akselyilmaz4537
      @akselyilmaz4537 27 днів тому

      Or you can break the model into several parts and do block molds of the parts if they are not too complex after separation

    • @nick_coles_art
      @nick_coles_art 27 днів тому

      @akselyilmaz4537 ah ok awsome, thankyou.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  26 днів тому

      Absolutely. A multipart mold is your best friend in that circumstance.

    • @nick_coles_art
      @nick_coles_art 26 днів тому

      @smoothon awsome thankyou. Do you have videos on multipart moulds?

  • @brockbeckstedt6483
    @brockbeckstedt6483 5 місяців тому +2

    Does Smoothon have hands on classes at factory, if so where can I get more information on my question?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 місяців тому +2

      You can get technical support for our products here www.smooth-on.com/support/ and we offer 2 day how to Seminars as well. www.smooth-on.com/content/seminars/

  • @meedegoo6778
    @meedegoo6778 5 місяців тому

    Hello! i have a question - what material for molding form should i use if i want to make an iron/metal mold sculpture? i dont think that silicone nor rubber will be useful in this case? thank you for the video!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 місяці тому

      Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

    • @miloradmedunic6202
      @miloradmedunic6202 4 місяці тому

      You have to use investment casting material (ceramic shell, sand...foundry supply)for anything that is hotter than 560F. (aluminum, bronze, iron....)

  • @06673806
    @06673806 2 місяці тому

    may i use epoxy resin on mold star 15, mold?, and will it reduce the life of that mold? , thanks for answer

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 місяці тому

      Hello, Yes you can however it will reduce the life of the mold. If you have specific questions I suggest reaching out to our technical support team. They can answer your questions further indepth. www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @grahams6690
    @grahams6690 4 місяці тому

    was it a usa gallon on the mold star 30. and the mold size. please.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 місяці тому

      It was about a gallon of material.

  • @gladiatormechs5574
    @gladiatormechs5574 5 місяців тому

    can i pour SMOOTH ON 66D resin in outside when in cold weather conditions... will it cure ?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 місяці тому +1

      Most likely not. You should use 66D at 73F/23C

  • @robertshimaingo7838
    @robertshimaingo7838 2 місяці тому

    Can these molds be used for plastic injection molding?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 місяці тому

      Hi there! This is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

  • @Arhmt9Playlist
    @Arhmt9Playlist Місяць тому

    Did you use hot glue to stick the plexi glass together?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Місяць тому

      Hello, Yes he did use hot melt glue to adhere them together temporarily.

  • @rodrigomarques2056
    @rodrigomarques2056 Місяць тому

    👌👏

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much. We are glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Ancientproject
    @Ancientproject 15 днів тому

    Hi my I ask if there's a food grade rubber molds and where can I buy it.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  11 днів тому

      Hello, We have a number of food same silicone rubbers. www.smooth-on.com/applications/food-applications/

    • @Ancientproject
      @Ancientproject 11 днів тому

      @@smoothon for example can it b used for baking? and do you ship to Canada?

  • @wellamydasilvabrito4127
    @wellamydasilvabrito4127 4 місяці тому

    Como fazer prá comprar essa borracha moro no Brasil

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! A full distributor list can be found here: www.smooth-on.com/distributors/

  • @ericguzman1893
    @ericguzman1893 Місяць тому

    w milo

  • @shl6855
    @shl6855 26 днів тому

    💀

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  23 дні тому

      We have a ton of skulls around here! Thanks for watching.