DIY molds for resin casting have been quite the hot topic in our Facebook group lately. It really is such a great way to get a casting of exactly what you want… whether it’s a found object, to replicate a favorite item you already have or to replace a missing piece (piece of molding, game...Read More
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This mold making and casting tutorial features the making of a poured, polyurethane block mold of a plastic corbel. Polyurethane plastic copies are then cast in the mold.
A cast made from a mold we did a year ago. This remains one of my favorite molds, because it captured the texture of the paper so well... the surface feels just like paper, and looks just like paper!
Our editor, Rebekah Wilbur, test drives the new knit mold collection from Marvelous Molds. Designed by Pink Cake Box’s Anne Heap, the large collection offers a broad selection of knitted panels, borders, buttons, and decorative elements. Rebekah shares a step-by-step tutorial for some sweet little-knitted flowers using the Simpress Rib and Cable Knit Mold from …
SlipCasting: This is a step by step tutorial on how to slip cast. Slip casting can be useful for making multiples of one object and to make casts that are hollow on the inside. This tutorial is demonstrating how to slip cast porcelain in an already existing plas…
Designer: Kazuhiko Hayakawa Material：FDM(Stratasys ASA), Paper pulp Process: Rhinoceros, Casting with molds made with paper Created a method to efficiently employ the 3D printer instead of the mesh or metallic mold necessary in manufacturing molded pulp products to generate positive changes in the cost performance as well as the product design and manufacturing process. This method that involves combination of 3D printed blocks allows the users to create planters of various sizes at home using paper material including old newspapers or cardboard boxes . Just put the paper in the mixer, paste the paper mache onto the 3D printed blocks and wait for them to dry. The completed planters made with pulp are friendly enough to be retransplanted without taking it apart from the plant.
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I've wanted to try this DIY for a while now, and I am PUMPED for you guys to see the results. If you've ever been intimidated by mold-making, then trust me, watch this: OR, for you non-video-watching peeps who don't have 20 minutes and just want the basics, lemme sum up: YOU WILL NEED: - 1 tube of 100% silicone caulking (Walmart carries it, or any hardware store) - dish soap, any brand - a large bucket or bowl you never use for food prep - something to mold (should be non-porous & something you can press in) Please note this technique is NOT my own creation: all credit goes to Audrey Obscura over on Instructables. Since her final product is made of clear resin, though, I couldn't tell how much detail her mold actually captured. John and I decided to find out, so we tested several different items - and then painted & aged the results - to get the most detailed comparisons possible for you guys. I think you'll be impressed; I was honestly quite shocked how well this works. Right, here we go. Prepare to be amazed by how simple this is: Step 1: Fill a bucket about halfway with water Step 2: Add "lots" of dish soap - a tablespoon or more. This doesn't have to be exact, you just want the water super soapy. Step 3: Squeeze some silicone directly into the water. Add just enough to make your mold - you don't need to squeeze the whole tube in at once. Step 4: Knead the caulking with your bare hands, keeping it under the water as much as possible. This feels VERY FUNKY and is VERY FUN. Wheeeeee! (The dish soap forms a barrier on your skin, so the silicone won't stick.) Step 5: Once the caulking is firm enough, smooth out a small ball of it onto a non-stick surface (I used a clear transparency sheet) and press in the item you want to mold: Step 6: Wait about 20 minutes, or until the silicone feels like hard rubber. IMPORTANT SMELLINESS WARNING: You'll notice a vinegar smell while you're working with the silicone, which get exponentially stronger as it cures. Set the mold(s) outside for a few hours to air out, or at least work by an open window & later store them in an airtight ziploc. Step 7: Peel out your item, and boom. YOU HAVE A MOLD. Told you it was easy! Now you're ready to pour some resin and test out your new mold. Or use it for clay! Just no food items, please; this is NOT food safe. I molded several objects with increasingly subtle, hard-to-capture designs, and there IS a limit to what will work - but I think you'll be surprised where it is. I recommend watching the last 5 minutes of the video up there to see all our results in action, but I'll also walk you through them here: Removing the resin cast from the mold. (This is Amazing casting resin, btw, which is about $16 on Amazon or closer to $20 in local craft stores.) Side-by-side with fresh cast. I sanded all my casts before painting, since my molds weren't all level. (Sanding tip: Put your sandpaper on a table and slide the casting around on it. It's easier that way, and will automatically level the back.) Here they are sanded and sprayed gold: It's still hard to see the detail with that shiny gold, though, so next I aged them with black acrylic. Here we go, side-by-side comparisons after painting & finishing the resin cast The seahorse pin turned out perfect, zero loss of detail. It even looks better than the original. The resin snowflake DID lose a little detail, but only in the very middle: This could be user error, though; maybe I didn't push the piece into the silicone hard enough? Another look: The Mardi Gras coin was the worst of all my results, but honestly I'm still impressed: This design is incredibly shallow, so the fact that ANY of it came through is surprising. (As is the fact that I have a 2002 Mardi Gras coin hanging around my office. I mean, whaaaa?) The owl pin also ended up looking better than the original: You can bet I'll be using this on something steampunky in the future. And finally, the smallest and most detailed item I molded: The "Hufflepuff" at the bottom didn't QUITE come through, so there's a slight loss there. Overall, though, and given it's size? Awesome sauce. Especially since the gold and black looks better than the silver, am I right? Please note I am in NO WAY advocating you mold licensed merchandise or other people's work for resale, by the way. These things are just for me, and if/when I use them on new projects, they won't be for sale. I'm thinking these would make cool buttons on a vest for John. Eh? In fact, this is a great tool for cosplayers and crafters alike. Keep an eye out for antique medals and brooches - or how about tiny frames with great scroll work? You could mold just the face of your favorite vinyl toy and turn it into a 3D pin. Or try sculpting something of your own and making copies! (Just make sure you seal the clay with a clear coat, so it's non-porous.) I'm still brainstorming, so tell me: What else would you mold? Hope you guys give this a try! If/when you do, be sure to post a photo on Instagram and tag me so I can see! Then share this post or video with your friends so I can love you forever. ::MWAH:: (The FB & IG algorithms are kicking all our butts, so fight back - and keep the Pages you follow in your feed - by commenting & sharing!) *** Want MORE fun tutorials? Then check out my Craft Page! Over 150 geeky projects, all ready and waiting to waste your time!
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STACEY Solomon’s co-star and decluttering expert Dilly Carter has revealed how her “rule of three” can transform every room in your home with minimal effort. Dilly, who stars on BBC One’s Sort Your…
LARGE snow white and the seven dwarfs Silicone Soap Mold - 8 cavities Cavities : 8 cavities as shown in the pictures Dimension: 13"(L) x 9.8"(W) x 1.1"(H) Single Cavity Dimension: (Big car) ~ 4.5"(L) x 2.8"(W) x 1.1"(H) Finished Soap Weight ~ 100g+-5g Color: Purple (Color send by random) Please feel free to contact me if you have any problem. ** Wholesale acceptable. High Quality Silicone Mold - For baking or soap making Can withstand temperature range: - 40 ~ 220 ℃ Tasteless, non-toxic, resistance to dust, durable, impermeable, easy to clean. Silicone Good for making Soap, Candle Wax, Candy, Chocolate, Muffin, Pudding, etc. Our molds are flexible which make them easy to clean and release. Please wash them before using them. They can be used with a variety of materials. If you use your mold with a non-food material, please do not use it with food in the future.
I've been having a lot of fun painting up the flat cat head magnets, but I've finally run out of plaster blanks... so it was time to cast some more! But when I went to make them I realised that I only had one mold and it had some minor issues. The plaster and wood | Martha.net
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This mold making and casting tutorial features the making of a poured, polyurethane block mold of a plastic corbel. Polyurethane plastic copies are then cast in the mold.
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Today I’m sharing a quick and easy project that has been requested several *ahem* hundred times. My method for making a freeform silicone mold for resin! This is a quick, budget friendly way to make a mold of just about any shape with 100% silicone caulk and a mat! I’ve used this technique to make […]
