I think this is one of the best videos I've seen on making molds from silicone caulking. Straight and to the point. Plus, showing how the molds have fared a few months down the line with repeated use was awesome. Too many times I've seen crafters make silicone caulking molds and never do they show the results of casting and use. Btw, the ending was too funny!!!
Ahaha! I’m laughing so hard because I’ve watched like 8 of these silicone mold videos, and leave it to the man to find a way to throw a power tool into the mix. 😂👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much for that mold I’ve been looking for something that would help me make molds I am so new I’m squeaking actually I’m squeaking because I don’t have a voice. Anyways that is an awesome idea for multiple all effects. And it was simple I like that even more thank you again
New to ur channel. Thank you for this video. It was extremely helpful. I’m curious to know have you ever done any ceiling medallion molds? to use beautifully colored resin in them? 😊
No I haven't but I imagine if you had a piece that you wanted to replicate it wouldn't be too hard to create a mold around that and make them. Sounds like a fun project!
@@CNTHINGS. I have a really large one to hand on my dining table but I have to pick up a couple other smaller ones for the other rooms in the house. I have to say I am a little nervous but I usually do something at least once before I shut it down. I think you’re right, it sounds like it’s going to be a fun project . I will be absolutely sure to let you know how they come out. You’ll probably have an additional hundred views just from me when I start the project. 😆 Yeah besides that, let’s look on the really bright side. Hopefully I can master the skill the first time around -which I doubt but I can stay hopeful 🤞 Once I perfect it, I can unleash my creativity and make some beautiful ones and possibly make a few sales. Oh I almost forgot to ask you if you have any experience with basically, melting Styrofoam in acetone and using that solution for anything?
If you don't mind them not being perfect this might be the solution. But if you want perfect ones you might want to go with an off the shelf solution like a mold making kit. It's definitely more expensive but the results are much better than the corn starch version. Otherwise you might be looking at a fair amount of backfilling and sanding. Either way I'm definitely curious to hear your results!
As far as styrofoam I've used it in molds only a couple times and it seems to work pretty well. I followed this instructable. The person does a pretty good job explaining it. www.instructables.com/Recycle-Styrofoam-Into-Hard-Plastic-Jewelry/?amp_page=true
Nice video. Good to know there are ways to try and save these days: How are they with small detail relief. Does it capture small detail consistantly and for how many castings till they loose it?
If you need small details or something precise than you probably want to buy a more expensive casting kit. But for general shapes that you will refine with sanding these work well. I've used them more than ten times and still have not broken.
How would I use this method to make a mould where the object is completely covered?? Would it be better to make two halves? I would mostly be using the moulds for clay. Thank you!
You'd put the object inside and cover it completely. Then cut it down the middle enough to get the piece out. You might also make a hole to pour into the mold and hold the mold together with tape or rubber bands
I'd love to know where your getting silicone for 5 bucks lol. I'm also having issues when i try this, it seems to crack and not hold very well. Any advice?
If it's cracking than try using less corn starch. If the mix is still dusty or separating as you're mixing it at all than the silicone is not forming a bond with it's self which will lead to cracks.
I think this is one of the best videos I've seen on making molds from silicone caulking.
Straight and to the point. Plus, showing how the molds have fared a few months down the line with repeated use was awesome.
Too many times I've seen crafters make silicone caulking molds and never do they show the results of casting and use.
Btw, the ending was too funny!!!
Thanks glad you liked it!
These are great for making epoxy resin pendants and other jewellery components
Thanks so much! I really appreciate this!
Ahaha! I’m laughing so hard because I’ve watched like 8 of these silicone mold videos, and leave it to the man to find a way to throw a power tool into the mix. 😂👏🏻👏🏻
Hey if it works 🤣
"If it's stupid, but it works - it ain't stupid." lol
An OLD adage... but still does, and will always apply.
Cool idea.
I like the outtakes at the end 😄
ah yes... humble cornstarch
Great instructions! Thank you for sharing :)
very well done and excellent idea . Thank you so much
Thank you so much for that mold I’ve been looking for something that would help me make molds I am so new I’m squeaking actually I’m squeaking because I don’t have a voice. Anyways that is an awesome idea for multiple all effects. And it was simple I like that even more thank you again
Awesome job my friend!
Thanks buddy!
New to ur channel.
Thank you for this video. It was extremely helpful.
I’m curious to know have you ever done any ceiling medallion molds? to use beautifully colored resin in them? 😊
No I haven't but I imagine if you had a piece that you wanted to replicate it wouldn't be too hard to create a mold around that and make them. Sounds like a fun project!
@@CNTHINGS. I have a really large one to hand on my dining table but I have to pick up a couple other smaller ones for the other rooms in the house. I have to say I am a little nervous but I usually do something at least once before I shut it down. I think you’re right, it sounds like it’s going to be a fun project .
I will be absolutely sure to let you know how they come out.
You’ll probably have an additional hundred views just from me when I start the project. 😆
Yeah besides that, let’s look on the really bright side. Hopefully I can master the skill the first time around -which I doubt but I can stay hopeful 🤞 Once I perfect it, I can unleash my creativity and make some beautiful ones and possibly make a few sales.
Oh I almost forgot to ask you if you have any experience with basically, melting Styrofoam in acetone and using that solution for anything?
If you don't mind them not being perfect this might be the solution. But if you want perfect ones you might want to go with an off the shelf solution like a mold making kit. It's definitely more expensive but the results are much better than the corn starch version. Otherwise you might be looking at a fair amount of backfilling and sanding. Either way I'm definitely curious to hear your results!
As far as styrofoam I've used it in molds only a couple times and it seems to work pretty well. I followed this instructable. The person does a pretty good job explaining it. www.instructables.com/Recycle-Styrofoam-Into-Hard-Plastic-Jewelry/?amp_page=true
Hej how is it with a shiny surface ? i mean if i got a small piece of wood and coated it with varnish would the imprint also come out shiny ? Thanx
It won't give you a polished surface. You will still have to sand and polish it.
thanks a lot
Awesome
Cool method but not quite sure what you’d use them for. I’m looking forward to seeing.
They can be used for casting with any material that's not edible. In this case I'll be using them with resin to make jewelry.
Thanks for your video ?? Can you tell me what to use corn starch??
Nice video. Good to know there are ways to try and save these days:
How are they with small detail relief. Does it capture small detail consistantly and for how many castings till they loose it?
If you need small details or something precise than you probably want to buy a more expensive casting kit. But for general shapes that you will refine with sanding these work well. I've used them more than ten times and still have not broken.
How would I use this method to make a mould where the object is completely covered?? Would it be better to make two halves? I would mostly be using the moulds for clay. Thank you!
You'd put the object inside and cover it completely. Then cut it down the middle enough to get the piece out. You might also make a hole to pour into the mold and hold the mold together with tape or rubber bands
Also what’s caulk ?? Why to use the same?? I frok rubber industry and mfrs of industrial rubber items. Just for knowledge I want to know this.
Caulk is sealant usually used in building and construction. Commonly used to seal windows, tubs, and bathroom fixtures.
My left ear likes it...
how long does it take for the caulk to cure?
It's set in 20 mins full cure in 24 hrs
Would these molds hold up to melted lead? Tia
They wouldn't. I'd try modeling sand
That background music is terrible, sorry but it just puts me to sleep.
I'd love to know where your getting silicone for 5 bucks lol. I'm also having issues when i try this, it seems to crack and not hold very well. Any advice?
The price has gone up a little since I posted this video but here's what I used. amzn.to/34EYoqX
If it's cracking than try using less corn starch. If the mix is still dusty or separating as you're mixing it at all than the silicone is not forming a bond with it's self which will lead to cracks.