Hi all, Today I'm working with a couple of products new to me provided by the Alumilite Corporation - Amazing Mold Putty and Amazing Clear Cast. I was provided samples to try and to use in my design work as part of a blog hop with Designer Crafts Connection. I had never used an epoxy mold-making compound before and found Amazing Mold Putty very simple to use. I have an old desk with carved knobs, so I decided to make a mold of one of those. It was ready in minutes and I was ready to mix the Amazing Clear Cast epoxy resin to go into the mold. One thing I noticed when I molded this knob - the Mold Putty picks up everything - every defect in the knob - even the dirt! Next time, I'll brush the crevices! My first mold As with all epoxies, it's a two part compound that you mix together. Then, you can add color. I decided to add a drop of acrylic paint (Buttermilk). It wasn't enough paint to achieve the opaque effect I wanted, but it has a nice antique look. Clear Cast with yellow acrylic paint I had extra Clear Cast, so I set up some bezels and proceeded to fill them. I added a couple of brass pieces to the first one, but it was too soon and they sank. Not so good. Then, I decided to add more paint to get the opaque effect I wanted. I added some blue acrylic paint and filled a couple more bezels. This, I liked. They look like enamel. Here's one: Clear Cast with blue acrylic paint After the resin set up, I made a necklace with the door knob resin piece. First, I added some Antique Gold Rub 'n Buff(R). This made it look even more like an old antique piece, so I found crazy lace agate beads, ribbed howlite rounds and natural brass chain to coordinate with it. I found that a bead reamer will make holes in the resin, which was something I didn't know. Here's my necklace: Antique Flower Medallion Necklace Here's another shot: Antique Flower Medallion Necklace There is a giveaway of these great products. Here's what you get if you win: Be sure to go to the Designer Crafts Connection blog to see all the "Amazing" designs and to enter the contest!