I just made my first silicone mold using your method. EXCELLENT!! No more mess. I even added just a tiny drop of ink to get better colors. AWESOME!! Thank you so much for the video. Now nothing is safe from my silicone making days ahead. LOL. Better put the grandbaby away before he's accidentally molded. LOL.
Clary Fray the only stupid question is the unasked question. Lol. We make silicone molds to copy pieces of jewelry or anything of interest so we can reproduce using polymer clay and/or resin.
Question is great thank you. They can be used to cast various clays - paper / polymer; soap, candle wax, resin, or plaster of paris. Always use caution where first experimenting with them. xo happy artin
If I use cornstarch method the corn starch dries out the moisture in silicone which in turn make mold more likely to split or tear when demolish resin is what i use mold for. I use soapy water because my molds lasts longer an stays more supple. Can be used over and over
Love the Southern charm. Especially when used in opposition to crude comments by feckless people. I hope Southerners never lose that quality. You can find rude people anywhere, but people who make you feel truly welcome are in the South. God bless you sweetie.
I am new to crafting so I have watched hundreds of videos in search of one favorite project to try. By far, this is "The Winner". Thank you APG Jamie for an awesome video. You have given me the confidence to give this a try.
strips of sheat lead, used in roofing, make the perfect "frame" for pushed moulds. they're soft and bendy, and last forever if you dont crease them. if you're not comfortable with touching lead, or dont wanna have to wash your hands afterwards, you can coat them with electrical tape or plasti dip.
I use Palmolive. Just a little. You don’t need much soap at all. You can also use warm water. Just knead it enough and it will be fine. Great video. I use my water over and over.
I wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge, but even more I want to applaud you for your positive attitude and grace in response to less than kind comments. You're an angel.
+Fiona van Buuren Indeed Fiona, it can be addicting - but you need to think about what you are going to do with all the molds lol xo ps thanks for watching
this is a reply to BigSouth779 's comment 5-16 / 17 - 2016 Big, I cannot reply directly to you, you may have to check your settings to allow replies from everyone, I don't know. I also tried to message you but that is not enabled for you either. BigSouth779 asked How badly do these molds shrink after you make them with this method? AND Does it tear easily? the Silicone does not shrink, at least mine have not. As long as there is a fair boarder around the edge of the opening and a Not thin bottom they seem to be fairly strong. As with anything practice makes better. Don’t over knead silicone in the water, as that seems to put air pockets. Keep hands wet and soapy, be sure the object you are molding is wet & soapy, and have a blob of silicone bigger then the object, at least 1 1/2 times larger then the object. xo thanks for watching
I use any dish soap it made no difference. Just thought I would let you know in case you find a great buy you do not have to use Dawn. Thanks for your time the video is awesome 👌 💙💜💙
is there a difference between the clear and the white silicone? I'm not having any success. the top is dry but the inside and bottom are still gooey after 48 hours
I'm not sure about a difference, however you want to make sure it is type 1 silicone. I had to use really cold water to get it to set.. . .by kneading it a bit in the water. with that said, Logically it would take some time for the inside to dry as it is not exposed to the air good luck & thanks for watching
You need to learn something I just learned myself Parchment paper it's non stick and I have not used waxed paper or aluminium foil or plastic wrap it is a crafters dream I will try this and try with parchment paper cooking no more Pam I made rice krispies they lift out of the pan no more stuck to the pan. I really appreciate that all your tutorials are great not too slow or fast and easy to understand directions clear friendly and funny 💟
thanks so much Nicki, I do use parchment paper but for this project I wanted to used waxed paper, it's a bit easier to handle and cheaper to use. Once parchment gets wet, it will go warp'y. And thank you very much I'm glad you enjoy my videos xo ps happy art'in weekend
APG Jamie Actually for this purpose, waxed paper is better as most modern parchment paper is made to be nonstick by having a micro thin coating of silicone sprayed on both sides in the manufacturing process. Silicone to silicone contact can have less than desirable results.
You can actually use ANY dish soap...dollar store is fine. I've made about 50 tubes worth of molds. Also, water doesn't have to be cold. Any temperature works just fine. The mold will release from any bowl you put it into without wax paper.
thank you so much and I'm happy that you have made so many molds, they sure are fun to play with . . . clay, plaster, resin, soap, candles and I'm sure most if not any other mold-able stuff xo happy new week artin
Now aren't you just the clever one. This is a really useful tutorial, not that they all aren't, but I'm finding out more and more the many ways crafters are also mad scientists lol. Loved the musical interlude, but I still wouldn't quit my day job. Thanks for an entertaining video. :-).
+Rose Ryan haha, thank you Rose - mad sure - scientist does not resemble me - I only executed someone else's experiment & found the main trick was the Cold Water & 2 time use ONLY. xo ps thanks for watching & always leaving such kind comments
Jamie, forget the scissors. There is a woman on another channel who clued in all of us macho guys on this tip..... Apparently there is a hole in the handle of the caulk gun - it's a cutting blade! Years of using a gun and we never seemed to notice this.
thanks so much Gene, funny thing is I actually know this (I have worked in construction lol) but sadly I forgot lol. Thank you so much xo happy artin weekend
IVE WATCHED a lot of videos on this and you don't have to use dawn , ive seen them use yellow gain soap, and they also said it can be hot water or lukewarm or cold it doesn't matter...I watched them all use their version and it worked great, the medium one worked really good and she even would take the silicone out and pour the soap right on it and worked it in and mix it back into the water for a second and brought it back out and hers actually was the best...and she did not use gloves she said the soap stopped it from sticking on her hands once it was in the water...so it all worked great
great question Roberto, I would be afraid it would stick to the unfinished terracotta, because it is typically so porous. I don't think I would risk it, better safe then sorry. Thanks for watching & for your question xo happy artin
Thank you Jamie! ❤️ I did it wrong before and ruined some cabochons and charms. This is different from the way I was doing it. I can't wait to give this a try. TFS. Brenda Moffett
Thank you for the great information I was looking to make my own molds for things to encapsulate in nail enhancements.. now off to buy 100% silicone and dish soap!! Will be on the lookout for tiny objects to use too!! What is everyone else using these for? I saw soap, candles, and bath bombs .I assume resin things too..I'm so curious as to what all I could make now.. I loved candle making but only had one mold as they are pricey, not now!!
thanks for watching. I have only used them to mold clay things, but have heard others using them for resin, candle wax, soap and bath bombs - but I wonder if the pressure is enough for the bath things, as that needs a solid type of pressure or so I thought. good luck with your projects and happy artin ps thanks for explaining the playlist to the other commenter
hi Gary, I suggest to do water first then add the soap, otherwise the bubbles would be all over the place. And you would need to wait for the bubbles to settle down, well you prolly would need to any way. happy artin & thanks for watching
Hi Chriss, thanks for watching. The skeleton keys are reproductions from the craft store, sometimes (rarely) you can find actual keys at antique stores
gosh, Alex I'm sorry I have no idea! I wouldn't even know where to get food grade. I don't mix any artin stuff with cooking stuff. But If you find out please drop by & let us know xo happy artin
@@APGJamie thank you!! Btw what silicone would you say is the best or does it not matter? I went to home Depot and got some but there were so many kinds it took me forever to just guess and get one. I got the GE brand all purpose silicone 1 clear and the GE silicone 2+ white. The one for the windows and doors not the kitchen and bathroom one. I honestly don't get what the difference is so I just got those lol cuz the all purpose says moulding on the back n the kitchen ones didn't.
you want 100% silicone - I think it only comes in clear. I have seen some folks use a bit of alcohol ink to color the silicone BUT I don't know how it affects the final mold
it is flexible to point, but not to surround an object. . . maybe 3/4 of one. It's really hard to say because it would depend on if it has rounded smooth edges or sharp corners. good luck and thanks for the great question & for watching xo happy artin
Dang it 😂 ~ I’ve been doing this with the corn starch 😬 [ very very messy ] ~ this looks so much easier and cleaner =👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 ~ will definitely be giving it a go ~ THANK YOU 👌🏾💖
You guys should try using "Proto Putty" for your molds, instead of just regular silicone... All it is is silicone 1, which you were using, a little food colouring(whatever colour suits your fancy) and corn starch.. Once mixed thoroughly it will be a very workable putty that will harden into solid rubber in 20 minutes.. So you can cast your molds a lot sooner..
hi Snow, I have not used resin in these molds, However there are comments from people who have. If you are going to try it, I suggest to try it with a mold you would be ok with loosing, in case it does not work out. Thanks for watching & have a happy artin week
SI tiene silicona extra en los extremos, no debería doler nada, pero si le molesta, le sugiero que recorte cuidadosamente. Tener cuidado de no arruinar el nuevo molde de silicona. SI entendí mal la pregunta, intente reformularla por mí. xo Muchas gracias y feliz artin google translate : How do you remove the fat that remains at the end of the silicone mold as you do it? IF you have extra silicone on the ends, it should not hurt anything however if it bothers you, I would suggest to trim it very carefully. Being cautious not to ruin the new silicone mold. IF i misunderstood the question, please try to rephrase it for me. xo Thanks so much & happy artin
Hi -- thank you for the video. I am guessing "Dawn" is a good quality detergent and that;s why people are saying to use it. We don't have that one here in Australia . But I'm guessing something like Fairy will do the job.
Dawn is a great degreaser, as I understand it is some kind of chemical reaction that causes the silicone to set up. Please let us know if the Fairy brand works and the main thing is to get the item you are molding really soapy wet. Good luck & thanks so much for watching xo happy artin week
hi there... thanks for the inspiration ☺ I'm wondering if I can use these molds with concrete or hot glue sticks instead of clay. please give me your thoughts. thanks again
hi Kristin, great questions, I'm sorry I have not tried either of those and suggest that IF you do to use a mold you would be ok with loosing if it doesn't work thanks so much for watching xo happy art'in
I made a mold using this method and when I poured resin in it, the resin didn’t fully cure after 24 hours. The resin was still tacky to the touch. Has anyone else had this problem?
thank you for watching and trying this out. I have not used these molds for resin, so I cannot really comment on that, Hopefully someone else may be able to answer. SOME ONE ? ANY ONE? HAVE help for Patty? I hope you can get this figured out, so it doesn't happen again. Thanks so much for your feed back xo happy artin
I have not tried to make a 2 part mould, but you can try . . . was jut thinking to have some cooking parchment paper to put between the 2 parts, maybe just might keep them form sticking together. Not sure about making a whole then cutting it a part somehow. I just don't know, let us know it you try and or figure out a way thanks so much for watching & for such a great question xo ps happy art'in
Hi! Wondering if you ever tried the 2 part mould, or the 3D mold cutting the side. Any success? This is exactly what I'm hoping to do for some pendants. Thanks in advance!
I have not, as I'm inclined to use flat back items. If you should try this type of mould as a 2 part, 3D one, please let us know how it worked out. Again so glad you watched & commented , have a blessed day xo happy art'in
thank you Diana, so appreciate you watching. I have added 2 more silicone mold making videos - ruclips.net/video/fjc0hbuexFA/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/D8dWb5A7_9c/видео.html IF you want to watch 'em, Thanks so much xo happy mid week artin
+Lucia McGill Thank you Lucia I appreciate that. . . if you try this you may want to use gloves, some people have very sensitive skin & I remember if I mentioned that. xo ps thanks for watching
well sort of IF you don't knead it too much, it can sit in the soapy water for for 10 minutes or so. I would do my best to have all things ready, the surface you will put the silicone on until it firmly sets, the items you want to cast. happy artin
good question Star, Just the face because I want a flat back and I'm not sure you can use this method to create a 3D mold BUT mostly I wanted a flat back thanks very much
it may depend on the age of the Type 1 silicone. I know that the ice cold water is what works best for me. You should do it the way that is best for you, warm, cold or in the middle. Have a blessed weekend & happy art'in
There are other methods adding cornstarch and color that way you do not have to use the ice cold water. Both handy nonetheless, only using silicone from the hardware store! Who knew?
I have not, BUT they should be find to use with Plaster or Paris. use all precautions normally used with plaster & be careful when unmolding you how easy plaster breaks. good luck with your project & let me know how it came out thanks for watching Happy Artin
hi Tonya, it should be safe for Soap, Always do a test with your particular mold to be sure the mold can withstand the hot liquid soap thanks so much for watching xo happy artin
Could you use this type of mold in the oven to cure polymer clay? I'm always worried that when I go to pop the clay item out of the mold it will distort. Thanks very much :)
I would not use these in the oven as I have no clue how the silicone would react to heat or the probable fumes it would release. However, you can put the mold in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes, that will cool the clay & make it less likely to distort.
great question, wish I knew. IF you experiment with it please come back & let me know how it went. Remember to use caution, a well ventilated area & safety glasses. thanks for watching xo & happy art'in
Hello! Yes making these diy silicone works simlar to other premade silicone molds. I've made some. If your mold doesn't set up well with dawn dish soap only, then try adding a wee bit of glycerine to the silicone 'dough'. It speeds it up & is firmer (for me anyway) They will be more 'rustic' looking but are so versatile. Spicey Pinecone does a video for making one for imbeds. Have fun!
Jenanna, I have not used mine for resin BUT others have said this type works fine with it. I would suggest a small test just to make sure it works the way you want and of course to use caution. Afterwards I'd love for you to let us know how it went. thanks so much for watching xo happy mid week artin
You're a hoot! Just subscribed. I'd been planning on trying this this weekend. Your video was perfect! Can't wait to try. Have you ever tried adding color to the silicone?
thanks so much, keep your hands & items to mold soapy & cold water (works for me) I have not colored it, not sure I'd bother {shrugs} lol xo ps happy art'in
Yep, will follow your directions to a T. Hadn't read about the cold water. Was thinking colored silicone would be easier to see details...but I guess it doesn't matter, as long as it works~!
gosh that's a great question, I'm sorry I have no clue. I know that typically pops outta the store bought silicone molds, but I really don't know if it would these. I'll go try it & get back to ya xo
hi Lena, thanks for watching. I have not used it for resin BUT I have commenters that say they can be used for it. IF you try it I suggest to err on the edge of caution - try it outdoors with a silicone mold you're ok with loosing IF it doesn't work for you. Please come back by & let us know it you tired & how it went thanks again xo happy artin
I'm sorry I don't know as I don't use casting resins If you try it please come back & let me know how it worked out xo happy art'in & have a blessed week
Once the the silicon is set it does not stick to polymer clay. However I have not tried molding a Polymer clay piece. using polymer clay in a silicon mold - You can always dust it very lightly with corn starch / or other release powder. as with any mold it can be helpful to cool (refrigerate) it before you pop out the clay.
I have not, however I believe one of the previous commenters said she did. IF you try it, use a mold you are ok losing if it does not work. That way you know if your resin will work with your silicone molds. thanks for watching & for your question xo happy artin
hi Dawn, I would Not heat them. I don't know for sure, but because this is not food safe silicone I would be afraid it would cause hazardous fums if heated. Thanks for the great question and for watching xo happy artin
thanks for watching DarkFire, and I don't really know as I don't do resin, sorry. But if you experiment please feel free to let us know xo have a great weekend art'in
I have tried this soooo many times without success I'm going to try it your way but where do you get your silicone? I've been trying to use the kind from Lowes but I've seen people saying it doesn't work.
I get mine from Dollar General, I think it is Red Devil 100% clear silicone. white tube with a bit of blue on it crossing fingers this works for you xo ps happy art'in Marrie
well thank you Sarah, it's typically as much a surprise to me as to y'all lol. Art should be fun and entertaining it makes it . . .. well it makes it more fun lol xo happy weekend artin
Yes, Zafar it does as you are molding and for a week or so after that. If you are sensitive to odors definitely use in well ventilated area and wear a mask. thanks for watchin happy artin
Hi Courtney, the answer is no, thanks for the great question. Seriously I mean NO, silicone will stick to silicone and then you have a real mess. lol and nobody has time for that. xo thanks for watching & happy art'in
I have been experimenting with silicone mixed with corn starch. I've tried to make large molds using multiple batches. Whenever I add another batch to an already hardened batch the bond is weak. I also accidentally got Vaseline on a small area between batches and they came apart with ease later on. It's worth a try.
at first I couldn't find this tutorial again and so I watched a different one that was absolutely terrible! The other person that did the video of the terrible tutorial has 30 thousand subscribers how is this video so perfect and yet there's only 1000 subscribers to your Channel? Thank you so much for posting this! I am making a unique mold for my bath bomb business! @beneath.the.roses @fizzylizzybathbombs
wow, thanks so much Thea, so glad you like mine & you can put it in a playlist so you can find it again. And gosh, again thanks so much !!! fizzybombs - how fun xo happy art'in & fizzy'in
Thea Dark you can save video for latter tap "add too" button..you can make a private play list under custom headings or let them be public either way.. never lose a great video again!!
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I just made my first silicone mold using your method. EXCELLENT!! No more mess. I even added just a tiny drop of ink to get better colors. AWESOME!! Thank you so much for the video. Now nothing is safe from my silicone making days ahead. LOL. Better put the grandbaby away before he's accidentally molded. LOL.
so glad this worked for you & has made you so happy. that is the best thing ever. Thank you so very much Lena
xo
happy artin & molding more xoxo
hi .i want ask a question but sorry if it can seem stupid to you but for what this moldes used after?i mean i have no idea and just interested in:))
Clary Fray the only stupid question is the unasked question. Lol.
We make silicone molds to copy pieces of jewelry or anything of interest so we can reproduce using polymer clay and/or resin.
:D good joke:)) thanks for explanation:))
Question is great thank you. They can be used to cast various clays - paper / polymer; soap, candle wax, resin, or plaster of paris. Always use caution where first experimenting with them.
xo
happy artin
You and peg are becoming my hardware store enablers. Lol. Thanks for the fun.
hahaha Nell, #SorryNotSorry lol thank you so much for your time darlin thank you
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happy artin
If I use cornstarch method the corn starch dries out the moisture in silicone which in turn make mold more likely to split or tear when demolish resin is what i use mold for. I use soapy water because my molds lasts longer an stays more supple. Can be used over and over
good point about the corn starch
More thank you
Love the Southern charm. Especially when used in opposition to crude comments by feckless people. I hope Southerners never lose that quality. You can find rude people anywhere, but people who make you feel truly welcome are in the South. God bless you sweetie.
thank you Jerry, I appreciate YOU
xo
ps thanks for watching & Happy Art'in
I am new to crafting so I have watched hundreds of videos in search of one favorite project to try. By far, this is "The Winner". Thank you APG Jamie for an awesome video. You have given me the confidence to give this a try.
oh my goodness, thank you Lisa. You have made my heart swell (if not my head) this makes my work so worth it! Thank you
xoxo
happy artin weekend
strips of sheat lead, used in roofing, make the perfect "frame" for pushed moulds. they're soft and bendy, and last forever if you dont crease them. if you're not comfortable with touching lead, or dont wanna have to wash your hands afterwards, you can coat them with electrical tape or plasti dip.
thanks Cuda, such an interesting tip. and yes definitely be safe when it comes to lead
thanks again
xo
happy artin
I use Palmolive. Just a little. You don’t need much soap at all. You can also use warm water. Just knead it enough and it will be fine. Great video. I use my water over and over.
yes thank you and thanks so much for watching
xo
happy mid week artin
I wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge, but even more I want to applaud you for your positive attitude and grace in response to less than kind comments. You're an angel.
aw, thank you Shari, I appreciate you saying that and I'm glad you could watch this video
xo
and happy new week art'in more xoxo
Hello
what's the best silicon To make molds
White or Transparent
Hi Taha, Just be sure it is 100% silicone it may only come in clear, I'm not sure.
good luck and happy artin
So i teresting Jamie. I will have to start collecting some bits and pieces to mold. TFS.
+Fiona van Buuren
Indeed Fiona, it can be addicting - but you need to think about what you are going to do with all the molds lol
xo
ps thanks for watching
this is a reply to BigSouth779 's comment 5-16 / 17 - 2016
Big, I cannot reply directly to you, you may have to check your settings to allow replies from everyone, I don't know. I also tried to message you but that is not enabled for you either.
BigSouth779 asked How badly do these molds shrink after you make them with this method? AND Does it tear easily?
the Silicone does not shrink, at least mine have not. As long as there is a fair boarder around the edge of the opening and a Not thin bottom they seem to be fairly strong. As with anything practice makes better. Don’t over knead silicone in the water, as that seems to put air pockets. Keep hands wet and soapy, be sure the object you are molding is wet & soapy, and have a blob of silicone bigger then the object, at least 1 1/2 times larger then the object.
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thanks for watching
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Great Ideal very efficient for making molds!!!!
thank you Abby, so much
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happy artin
Tip: the hole on the caulk gun handle is to cut the tip of the silicone tube. don't use scissor, it can be a bit dangerous if it slips. great vid
yes thank you Rockburg & thanks for watching
happy art'in week
R0ckburg , thank you! I’ve ruined many a pair of scissors trying to open these bloody things so this is a very helpful bit of information...
And the pointy thingy at the end gun is there for you to perferate seal, nice vid, solved my problem
How cool. I will have to try this one day. I am going to be on the look out for heads. lol Thanks for showing how to do this. :-)
+Laurie Richardson Haley I look forward to seeing your video process about it
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ps thanks for watching more xoxo
I use any dish soap it made no difference. Just thought I would let you know in case you find a great buy you do not have to use Dawn. Thanks for your time the video is awesome 👌 💙💜💙
great thanks so much Gourd, good to know
xo
happy artin mid week style
I love it....straight no chaser and works like a charm. thank you!!
great! thanks so much Raymonda I'm glad to hear it
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happy art'in, have a blessed weekend
When you are done making your mold.. when you put an objected in if you put in refrigerate for 3-5 minutes they pop out better... Great video
great tip, thanks so much :D
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ps happy art'in
is there a difference between the clear and the white silicone? I'm not having any success. the top is dry but the inside and bottom are still gooey after 48 hours
I'm not sure about a difference, however you want to make sure it is type 1 silicone. I had to use really cold water to get it to set.. . .by kneading it a bit in the water.
with that said, Logically it would take some time for the inside to dry as it is not exposed to the air
good luck & thanks for watching
You need to learn something I just learned myself Parchment paper
it's non stick and I have not used waxed paper or aluminium foil
or plastic wrap it is a crafters dream I will try this and try with
parchment paper cooking no more Pam I made rice krispies
they lift out of the pan no more stuck to the pan. I really appreciate that all your tutorials are great not too slow or fast
and easy to understand directions clear friendly and funny 💟
thanks so much Nicki, I do use parchment paper but for this project I wanted to used waxed paper, it's a bit easier to handle and cheaper to use. Once parchment gets wet, it will go warp'y. And thank you very much I'm glad you enjoy my videos
xo
ps happy art'in weekend
APG Jamie Actually for this purpose, waxed paper is better as most modern parchment paper is made to be nonstick by having a micro thin coating of silicone sprayed on both sides in the manufacturing process. Silicone to silicone contact can have less than desirable results.
thanks Charon, I do use waxed paper ;-)
have a blessed day, thanks so much for watching
xo
ps happy weekend art'in
You can actually use ANY dish soap...dollar store is fine. I've made about 50 tubes worth of molds. Also, water doesn't have to be cold. Any temperature works just fine. The mold will release from any bowl you put it into without wax paper.
thank you so much and I'm happy that you have made so many molds, they sure are fun to play with . . . clay, plaster, resin, soap, candles and I'm sure most if not any other mold-able stuff
xo
happy new week artin
Now aren't you just the clever one. This is a really useful tutorial, not that they all aren't, but I'm finding out more and more the many ways crafters are also mad scientists lol. Loved the musical interlude, but I still wouldn't quit my day job. Thanks for an entertaining video. :-).
+Rose Ryan haha, thank you Rose - mad sure - scientist does not resemble me - I only executed someone else's experiment & found the main trick was the Cold Water & 2 time use ONLY.
xo
ps thanks for watching & always leaving such kind comments
+APG Jamie Don't sell yourself short. Even Igor learned something from Dr. Frankenstein. Hahahahaaaaaaaa! Igor has mad skills now. lol
+Rose Ryan hahaha {wink & nod}
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Jamie, forget the scissors. There is a woman on another channel who clued in all of us macho guys on this tip..... Apparently there is a hole in the handle of the caulk gun - it's a cutting blade! Years of using a gun and we never seemed to notice this.
thanks so much Gene, funny thing is I actually know this (I have worked in construction lol) but sadly I forgot lol. Thank you so much
xo
happy artin weekend
IVE WATCHED a lot of videos on this and you don't have to use dawn , ive seen them use yellow gain soap, and they also said it can be hot water or lukewarm or cold it doesn't matter...I watched them all use their version and it worked great, the medium one worked really good and she even would take the silicone out and pour the soap right on it and worked it in and mix it back into the water for a second and brought it back out and hers actually was the best...and she did not use gloves she said the soap stopped it from sticking on her hands once it was in the water...so it all worked great
thanks for watching
Do you think it would work to cast an unfinished terracotta tile? I am worried it'll stick and ruin the tile... any thoughts on that?? Thank you!!
great question Roberto, I would be afraid it would stick to the unfinished terracotta, because it is typically so porous. I don't think I would risk it, better safe then sorry. Thanks for watching & for your question
xo
happy artin
Thank you Jamie! ❤️ I did it wrong before and ruined some cabochons and charms. This is different from the way I was doing it. I can't wait to give this a try. TFS.
Brenda Moffett
oooo noooooes I hope you test this with some carpy charms.
xoxo
ps happy art'in
Thank you for the great information I was looking to make my own molds for things to encapsulate in nail enhancements.. now off to buy 100% silicone and dish soap!! Will be on the lookout for tiny objects to use too!! What is everyone else using these for? I saw soap, candles, and bath bombs .I assume resin things too..I'm so curious as to what all I could make now.. I loved candle making but only had one mold as they are pricey, not now!!
thanks for watching. I have only used them to mold clay things, but have heard others using them for resin, candle wax, soap and bath bombs - but I wonder if the pressure is enough for the bath things, as that needs a solid type of pressure or so I thought.
good luck with your projects and happy artin
ps thanks for explaining the playlist to the other commenter
to protect it in the future use plenty of talc
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So are we allowed to add soap first then water to help mix it better
hi Gary, I suggest to do water first then add the soap, otherwise the bubbles would be all over the place. And you would need to wait for the bubbles to settle down, well you prolly would need to any way.
happy artin & thanks for watching
Great Video! Heading over to check out the face project.
thank you so much Monika
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happy weekend artin
Love this! Hope your well, big Texas hugs!
yes, thank you so much Kathleen doing ok & Texas HUGS back to ya more thank you
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You aré extremly cute giving instructions
+bakedelicious lol I hope so, thank you
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So totally awesome Jamie...you're just too cool! Stay Creative & never change
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thanks so much Pauline I really appreciate that & you
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Love your techniques
thank you Ishrat
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Love this video. Super helpful! Thanks!
thank you very much
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thanks a lot - you have saved me a lot of time and money- you showed a lot, even to the end, thanks-
thanks so much Sylvia I really appreciate you letting me know & thanks for watching
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This helped me alot! I wanted to make a mold for fursuit claws and this helped me so much thank you!
Thank you I'm so glad. Be sure to use something you mind "loosing" to test this for how it works for you.
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I did make a tester today and it turned out great so thank you, and also I really appreciate you taking your time to respond!!
I'm so glad it worked for you, thanks so much for letting me know
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Where did u get the old keys and such???
Hi Chriss, thanks for watching. The skeleton keys are reproductions from the craft store, sometimes (rarely) you can find actual keys at antique stores
if I made a mold using high temp food grade silicone, could it be used for baking?
gosh, Alex I'm sorry I have no idea! I wouldn't even know where to get food grade. I don't mix any artin stuff with cooking stuff. But If you find out please drop by & let us know
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Ok?! Just sayin.. so ya know. Lolol. You made it look super easy! Your silicone came out looking great
lol Maddie, thanks so much
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@@APGJamie thank you!! Btw what silicone would you say is the best or does it not matter? I went to home Depot and got some but there were so many kinds it took me forever to just guess and get one. I got the GE brand all purpose silicone 1 clear and the GE silicone 2+ white. The one for the windows and doors not the kitchen and bathroom one. I honestly don't get what the difference is so I just got those lol cuz the all purpose says moulding on the back n the kitchen ones didn't.
you want 100% silicone - I think it only comes in clear. I have seen some folks use a bit of alcohol ink to color the silicone BUT I don't know how it affects the final mold
I was just wondering does this make a bendy silicone mold like if I was to surround an object for a mold would I be Able to bend it to get it out
it is flexible to point, but not to surround an object. . . maybe 3/4 of one. It's really hard to say because it would depend on if it has rounded smooth edges or sharp corners. good luck and thanks for the great question & for watching
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Dang it 😂 ~ I’ve been doing this with the corn starch 😬 [ very very messy ] ~ this looks so much easier and cleaner =👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 ~ will definitely be giving it a go ~ THANK YOU 👌🏾💖
Yeah, Lisa glad you will try it out. Mostly you need the caulk gun for this. Please let me know how it goes & good luck
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APG Jamie I have the gun already!!
great!
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You guys should try using "Proto Putty" for your molds, instead of just regular silicone...
All it is is silicone 1, which you were using, a little food colouring(whatever colour suits your fancy) and corn starch..
Once mixed thoroughly it will be a very workable putty that will harden into solid rubber in 20 minutes..
So you can cast your molds a lot sooner..
thanks G. for the suggestion. I didn't mix my silicone with anything & it was set withing 20-30 minutes
Water dont need to be cold. Just room temperature will be same result just more dish soap.
thanks so much for your input
Nice video thanks
thanks so much Ponies
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You can put resin in this right to make a resin charm??
hi Snow, I have not used resin in these molds, However there are comments from people who have. If you are going to try it, I suggest to try it with a mold you would be ok with loosing, in case it does not work out.
Thanks for watching & have a happy artin week
APG Jamie thank you! For responding. I'll take a look. And love your videos
Como te quitas de las manos esa grasa que queda al final de moldear la silicona asi como tu lo haces?
SI tiene silicona extra en los extremos, no debería doler nada, pero si le molesta, le sugiero que recorte cuidadosamente. Tener cuidado de no arruinar el nuevo molde de silicona. SI entendí mal la pregunta, intente reformularla por mí.
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Muchas gracias y feliz artin
google translate : How do you remove the fat that remains at the end of the silicone mold as you do it?
IF you have extra silicone on the ends, it should not hurt anything however if it bothers you, I would suggest to trim it very carefully. Being cautious not to ruin the new silicone mold. IF i misunderstood the question, please try to rephrase it for me.
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wow it seems do easy :O and i need some molds...I will definitly try to do these !! Thank you so much ;)
it's easy & gets easier each time - keep the water cold & soapy & your hands that way too
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Hi -- thank you for the video. I am guessing "Dawn" is a good quality detergent and that;s why people are saying to use it. We don't have that one here in Australia . But I'm guessing something like Fairy will do the job.
Dawn is a great degreaser, as I understand it is some kind of chemical reaction that causes the silicone to set up. Please let us know if the Fairy brand works and the main thing is to get the item you are molding really soapy wet. Good luck & thanks so much for watching
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hi.when i try to remove stuf ,they stuck and does'nt remove perfectly.why is that for?
hi Shaha, it sounds like the item you are molding may not have enough soapy water on it OR it could be too porous to mold.
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was looking for a mold making video and found you!!
so glad you did Mizz, IF you try it let me know how you like it OR show pictures / video ^5
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+APG Jamie I sure will..thanks again!!
hi there... thanks for the inspiration ☺ I'm wondering if I can use these molds with concrete or hot glue sticks instead of clay. please give me your thoughts. thanks again
hi Kristin, great questions, I'm sorry I have not tried either of those and suggest that IF you do to use a mold you would be ok with loosing if it doesn't work
thanks so much for watching
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I made a mold using this method and when I poured resin in it, the resin didn’t fully cure after 24 hours. The resin was still tacky to the touch. Has anyone else had this problem?
thank you for watching and trying this out. I have not used these molds for resin, so I cannot really comment on that, Hopefully someone else may be able to answer. SOME ONE ? ANY ONE? HAVE help for Patty?
I hope you can get this figured out, so it doesn't happen again. Thanks so much for your feed back
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Same here..does anyone knows why and how to fix this?
Hey, is it possible to make a 2 part mould with this method?
I have not tried to make a 2 part mould, but you can try . . . was jut thinking to have some cooking parchment paper to put between the 2 parts, maybe just might keep them form sticking together. Not sure about making a whole then cutting it a part somehow. I just don't know, let us know it you try and or figure out a way
thanks so much for watching & for such a great question
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APG Jamie Thank you! Keep makin' great videos ;)
Hi! Wondering if you ever tried the 2 part mould, or the 3D mold cutting the side. Any success? This is exactly what I'm hoping to do for some pendants. Thanks in advance!
I have not, as I'm inclined to use flat back items. If you should try this type of mould as a 2 part, 3D one, please let us know how it worked out. Again so glad you watched & commented , have a blessed
day
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Very cool.
thank you Diana, so appreciate you watching. I have added 2 more silicone mold making videos - ruclips.net/video/fjc0hbuexFA/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/D8dWb5A7_9c/видео.html IF you want to watch 'em, Thanks so much
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This is awesome thanks for sharing
+Lucia McGill
Thank you Lucia I appreciate that. . . if you try this you may want to use gloves, some people have very sensitive skin & I remember if I mentioned that.
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Can the silicone be prolonged in the soapy water?
well sort of IF you don't knead it too much, it can sit in the soapy water for for 10 minutes or so. I would do my best to have all things ready, the surface you will put the silicone on until it firmly sets, the items you want to cast.
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Why just the face? Why not the whole head of the doll head? Just curious.
good question Star, Just the face because I want a flat back and I'm not sure you can use this method to create a 3D mold BUT mostly I wanted a flat back
thanks very much
Just saw another video with the same stuff, using warm water. It worked, but maybe it sets up faster that way so time may be limited.
or maybe just not so cold? If it's ice water, I'm not putting MY hands in it!
it may depend on the age of the Type 1 silicone. I know that the ice cold water is what works best for me. You should do it the way that is best for you, warm, cold or in the middle.
Have a blessed weekend & happy art'in
There are other methods adding cornstarch and color that way you do not have to use the ice cold water. Both handy nonetheless, only using silicone from the hardware store! Who knew?
Can I use plaster of Paris in these molds?
I have not, BUT they should be find to use with Plaster or Paris. use all precautions normally used with plaster & be careful when unmolding you how easy plaster breaks. good luck with your project & let me know how it came out
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Is this safe mold for soap making
hi Tonya, it should be safe for Soap, Always do a test with your particular mold to be sure the mold can withstand the hot liquid soap
thanks so much for watching
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Could you use this type of mold in the oven to cure polymer clay? I'm always worried that when I go to pop the clay item out of the mold it will distort. Thanks very much :)
I would not use these in the oven as I have no clue how the silicone would react to heat or the probable fumes it would release.
However, you can put the mold in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes, that will cool the clay & make it less likely to distort.
Can these molds be used to make homemade soaps with essential oils?
I would suggest to test first, as with everything, but I don't see why not.
thanks for watchin
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You’re a very fun person haha, i would love to be your friend irl
gosh Pensy thanks so much!!!
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Love your laugh 😆 ♥️
thank you very kindly Barbi
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Can you use this for cold process soap making?
great question, wish I knew. IF you experiment with it please come back & let me know how it went. Remember to use caution, a well ventilated area & safety glasses.
thanks for watching xo & happy art'in
Hello! Yes making these diy silicone works simlar to other premade silicone molds. I've made some. If your mold doesn't set up well with dawn dish soap only, then try adding a wee bit of glycerine to the silicone 'dough'. It speeds it up & is firmer (for me anyway) They will be more 'rustic' looking but are so versatile. Spicey Pinecone does a video for making one for imbeds. Have fun!
Can you use this diy mold for resin?
Jenanna, I have not used mine for resin BUT others have said this type works fine with it. I would suggest a small test just to make sure it works the way you want and of course to use caution. Afterwards I'd love for you to let us know how it went. thanks so much for watching
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You're a hoot! Just subscribed. I'd been planning on trying this this weekend. Your video was perfect! Can't wait to try. Have you ever tried adding color to the silicone?
thanks so much, keep your hands & items to mold soapy & cold water (works for me) I have not colored it, not sure I'd bother {shrugs} lol
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Yep, will follow your directions to a T. Hadn't read about the cold water. Was thinking colored silicone would be easier to see details...but I guess it doesn't matter, as long as it works~!
There are other methods that do not use cold water. They mix in color and use corn starch so you do not have to use the cold water.
Baaaaaahahahahaaaa..... You crack me up!!!!! Loved when ya started singin'!
Yeah!! thank you for watching & commenting & laughing :-D ya know how great is that
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very nice
thank you Bonsai
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Love this!
+vicki ross
So glad you do, it can be addictive - Ack & lol
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Can you put hot glue in the molds?
gosh that's a great question, I'm sorry I have no clue. I know that typically pops outta the store bought silicone molds, but I really don't know if it would these. I'll go try it & get back to ya
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i love your voice
thank you
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Can you use this for resin pours?
hi Lena, thanks for watching. I have not used it for resin BUT I have commenters that say they can be used for it. IF you try it I suggest to err on the edge of caution - try it outdoors with a silicone mold you're ok with loosing IF it doesn't work for you.
Please come back by & let us know it you tired & how it went
thanks again
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Can I use those molds for casting resins?
I'm sorry I don't know as I don't use casting resins
If you try it please come back & let me know how it worked out
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happy art'in & have a blessed week
I think that would work. Make sure you use release aid on the mould before pouring in the resin.
the silicon will stick to polymer clay doing this?
Once the the silicon is set it does not stick to polymer clay. However I have not tried molding a Polymer clay piece.
using polymer clay in a silicon mold - You can always dust it very lightly with corn starch / or other release powder. as with any mold it can be helpful to cool (refrigerate) it before you pop out the clay.
Great tutorial, thank you!!!
+Almut Olsson
Thank you Almut they are kinda fun
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Subscribed too!!
oooo it gets better for me then, thanks so much
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Can we use resin in these molds?
I have not, however I believe one of the previous commenters said she did. IF you try it, use a mold you are ok losing if it does not work. That way you know if your resin will work with your silicone molds.
thanks for watching & for your question
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Can these be heated to cure poly clay?
hi Dawn, I would Not heat them. I don't know for sure, but because this is not food safe silicone I would be afraid it would cause hazardous fums if heated. Thanks for the great question and for watching
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APG Jamie yeah .. I thought so but thought to ck. Thx!
Does this only work with clay? Would it work with resin?
thanks for watching DarkFire, and I don't really know as I don't do resin, sorry. But if you experiment please feel free to let us know
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darkfiresnake21 i was wondering the same thing. crafty lefty has a mold making tutorial for resin 😉
great Lauren, thanks for sharing that info
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I have tried this soooo many times without success I'm going to try it your way but where do you get your silicone? I've been trying to use the kind from Lowes but I've seen people saying it doesn't work.
I get mine from Dollar General, I think it is Red Devil 100% clear silicone. white tube with a bit of blue on it
crossing fingers this works for you
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APG Jamie Thanks girl! I need molds asap! LOL!
thelmarrie The king of random said to use Type 1 silicone
lol if the king says so, lol thanks Jerry
Jerry Whidby That's good info, thanks!
Nice
thank you Manik
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Your commentary is hilarious*
well thank you Sarah, it's typically as much a surprise to me as to y'all lol. Art should be fun and entertaining it makes it . . .. well it makes it more fun lol
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100% silicone have smell??
Yes, Zafar it does as you are molding and for a week or so after that. If you are sensitive to odors definitely use in well ventilated area and wear a mask.
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A few mistakes I made I used warm water. I didn’t used enough soap. It was a mess. I will try again
you want cool to cold'ish & yes lots of soap good luck
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It doesn't have to be Dawn dish soap, and I use lukewarm water just fine.
good to know, thanks Tech
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Can you mold silicone IN a silicone mold???
Hi Courtney, the answer is no, thanks for the great question. Seriously I mean NO, silicone will stick to silicone and then you have a real mess. lol and nobody has time for that.
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APG Jamie awesome! Thank you !
I have been experimenting with silicone mixed with corn starch. I've tried to make large molds using multiple batches. Whenever I add another batch to an already hardened batch the bond is weak. I also accidentally got Vaseline on a small area between batches and they came apart with ease later on. It's worth a try.
It does stick to wax paper -
thanks for watching RivqYahBat, I do not have an issue with it sticking to the wax paper.
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What is the purpose of that mold with all the doodads in it?
thanks for your question Sam, I used it as a background for a 3D piece
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Bad quality video but thank you for this tutorial
gosh, thank you & have a blessed day
at first I couldn't find this tutorial again and so I watched a different one that was absolutely terrible! The other person that did the video of the terrible tutorial has 30 thousand subscribers how is this video so perfect and yet there's only 1000 subscribers to your Channel? Thank you so much for posting this! I am making a unique mold for my bath bomb business! @beneath.the.roses @fizzylizzybathbombs
wow, thanks so much Thea, so glad you like mine & you can put it in a playlist so you can find it again. And gosh, again thanks so much !!! fizzybombs - how fun
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Thea Dark you can save video for latter tap "add too" button..you can make a private play list under custom headings or let them be public either way.. never lose a great video again!!
Thea Dark oh my I just realized you make bath bombs I love those! ! 🛀🛀🛀🛀🎉🎉🎉💖💖💖
you should oil the items you want to make. it will be easier to remove
thanks Bulb, good tip.
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It didn't need need 15:00 of rambling on about stuff noone wants to know!
Thanks so much & have a blessed new week artin
try getting to the point instead of that yap!
thanks so much for your input Aditya, I appreciate YOU
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i enjoyed the Yap, don't change a thing!
The yap was very fun! Keep it up!
You sound just fine to me !! ✌🏻❤
That hole in the handle is for cutting the tip off and the metal stick is for putting a hole in the tube
Yes thank you Tina
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to protect it in the future use plenty of talc
oh yes, thank you Manolo
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