THANK YOU SO MUCH. There's a woman on YT that's always using her Amazing Molds to records different creatiins and advertises the molds FOR SALE of course but refuses to show us how to make them. I thank you again
Omg finally a video showing how to make an inexpensive silicone mold without using soapy water. After watching tons and tons of other videos this is by far the most informative. Thank you!
@Delana Taylor Online idk where you’re buying your silicone but Walmart sells it for around $5 and the gun is $2 and you don’t need a respirator mask. You can just use a regular mask (go to your local cvs, Walgreens or krogers and get 3 free N95 masks) and maybe a fan or open a window. As for the acetone you can get that for around $5 too. You’re looking at a less than $20 material list. Not $60.
@@OzyIllustrates yes you don't NEED the respirator, as long as your doing it with ventilation, and the n95 type masks are actually only made for particles not vapor, but they may cut down on it a little, but really unless your doing making molds full time it just stings the nose a little. Also the trial version of the actual mold making kit is a not as much in volume as the caulk. For a quick short term mold it a good alternative, but the advantage of the actual mold kit is they are more durable longer term molds for longer production runs.
@Delana Taylor Online The mask and gun are reusable so in the long run it is more cost effective unless it is a one time deal making a mold, then it would be netter to just buy the silicone compound. Also it depends on the quantity used.
Notes taken from video if this helps anyone: ▪︎2 tubes Type 1 Silicone Caulking with caulking gun. ▪︎8 oz. of Nail Polish with Acetone - might need to add more to mix until it's a runny consistency like maple syrup. ▪︎1 milk carton or something wax lined or a disposable container that will be bigger since we need 1/2 inch all around the sides when set. ▪︎Place object to mold in this case a Mason Jar - place it upside down. ▪︎Mark the back side on the disposable carton where the seam line will be. (This is also where you want to set the back of the mason jar or object you are molding). ▪︎Pour in the silicone mix then after filled to the top use a skewer to remove any air bubbles and flatten out the top. ▪︎When set cut the jar out by making a jagged edge cut on the back seam side you marked. Will be set when it's solid & rubbery - typically 12 hrs but check to he sure it's set 1st. ▪︎Now pop out the molded object after cutting the jagged edged seam line. ▪︎Make a hole in the bottom of the mold for the wick once sent. ▪︎Before putting in medium/resin/wax be sure to tape up the cut jagged side so the medium doesn't leak out. ▪︎For candle makers go thru typical steps of making a candle... ▪︎Used in video: Kentucky 143 Paraffin Pillar Wax from Kentucky Essentials.
@@snoopu2601 Hmmm, good question I haven't tried aluminum or plastic. I would think so but I could not say for sure based on never trying it myself. I'd say plastic would be more likely than aluminum.
NOW that's what I call, how to do a video/tutorial! Thank you so much for NOT talking to your audience as-if-we've NEVER heard of the word MOLD. I also, greatly appreciate your not only getting to the point/s, but kept it clear and very concise. Doing so made your tutorial a pleasure to listen to and very easy to follow. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Thanks a lot! Finally, after watching a dozen of totally worthless videos I found a simple answer to a simple question "How to liquefy utility silicone?" The answer is ACETONE! Holy Goodness! :) Thanks again and God bless You!
I have tried this and it did not work for me at all. I even tried alcohol all I did was make one big mess. I don’t know if there’s something I missed but I would love to be able to do this he makes it look so simple
@@sherrilynnhill Did you make sure to use straight silicone? A lot of the silicones contain additives for various reasons so ensure the label says "100% silicone" or "no additives" on it. Same with the acetone -- some nail polish removers are half water so you're not getting much acetone. Try 100% acetone from a building supply or hardware store.
since you used a milk carton for the outer mold you could tape it and slip it back into another milk carton to use as the mother mold for extra support.
I would suggest that you pour silicone in only one spot, allow it to find its own way so there are no bubbles. Usually, you pour into one corner, continually pour slowly (especially thick rubber) to prevent capturing air pockets. There are many great vids to show you this technique.
Thank you so much. This is the first time I’ve seen acetone used to liquefy the silicone. All the other tutorials put the silicone into soapy water. Your method seems to create a more accurate mold. Thanks again.
Not quite _all_ the other videos, but you're right about 99.9999% of them. They either use cornstarch or they use dish soap to make the silicone more manageable. But the GEO Sustainable channel on YT has talked about using naphtha to thin out silicone. However, he never really got into this size of a pour project like Timber Ridge, herein. If either acetone or naphtha work, then it could be there are other solvents which might work to thin out silicone caulk. The cheapest one might be 90-99% alcohol, but I've never seen anyone try it.
This is the best tip I have ever seen for silicone mold making. I work with epoxy and have tried a few of the off the shelf overpriced options with ok results but it gets expensive, sometimes too expensive to make one off items. this is an awesome affordable option as I am asked all the time for custom shapes and pieces.
This video is excellent! You explained everything so we'll, I don't feel like a moron anymore. And I learned an alternative in mold making that doesn't eat up all my Dawn dishwashing liquid. And not much clean up too. So Awesome. My husband thanks you immensely. He's going to supervise. So next time he can be my trusty assistant. Thanks.
I was so confused why people used silicone rubber and not cheaper silicone sealant, but you answered it! THANK YOU! (He said a silicone tube is too thick so won't make an accurate mold)
Hey man your video demo of this silicone mold is the over the top best of all. And i like that you explain on detail everything. Thanks bro. There is no other video like this one on the iternet.
Also just a tip for the rest of you perfectionist out there, the zig zag technique is great but you leave an awkward seem that will bug some of us.. but a fix for that is to stay with the zig zag technique BUT on the outside half of the silicone but as you get closer towards the inside or your object, make a line straight..I know it seems impossible just thinking about right now but once you have the razor blade and you're doing it it works out.
I like this video much better than the other silicone mold video with the silicone cornstarch and food coloring that gave me the flux now I got to go try this one
Honestly, this is exactly what I was looking for! Liquid Silicone.. better then the cornstarch combo! It was messy and didn't really get all the details. thanks!
Wow!!!!! Thank you so much for this video 😀😀😀 just found your channel. I work with resin, and never would of thought to make my own moulds this way! I love this idea, cheaper it costs me. Cheaper it costs all !!!! Thanks again.
I've searched alot and this is the only video which explains how to make liquid and less thick silicon in a cost effective way. All other channels have been using the smooth-on product which 1) expensive and 2) not available in Pakistan. Thanks alot. Will try this. I wonder if silicon with this viscosity can capture smaller details on objects
From New Zealand thank you,i make soap and was going nuts trying to figure out a way to make a Perfume Bottle Soap without wasting soap base to carve out,so now i will try your technique,Have a wonderful Xmas with your loved ones and friends
Been watching a few of your videos as I'm looking to make a silicone mold for the first time. Thanks so much for proving a cost-effective approach. I watched the video where you created some molds for resin using cornstarch and here you are using acetone with silicone. Is the difference what media you are casting in the molds that determine cornstarch vs. acetone or either work? Thanks again
I'm curious, I know acetone evaps quickly. 20 oz of silicone and 8 oz acetone, is there a big flux in your molds mass? Does it evap off and end up not covering the entire mason jar or does it dry before that happens?
My only question is what types of things can you NOT use as a mold cast with this recipe? Would the acetone melt say plastic? What about metal or iron items? Candlemaker to candlemaker thank you for this video!!! 🥳
This is very cool. I think white spirit can also be used in case you have a plastic object you want to duplicate, so that the acetone doesn't melt the plastic. Also, I was thinking, that it would be excellent to use a vacuum pot to pop the bubbles in the silicone mix!
@@paulinehunt4069it was just a tip, because he was using sticks to get air bubbles out. For candles it doesn’t matter much, but for casting plaster it does.
@@makingcookingfixing Just explaining most of us are novices. Things can be overwhelming. Great that you offered advice. I am actually researching things you suggested. So Thank You very much. It is how we learn and get better.
Lesson learned: DON'T use foam board to make your mold. The acetone eats it and makes a huge mess along with wasting time and material on a failed attempt.
It may be the issue with the silicone I used but the test I did with 1/4" thick layer of silicone did not set after 3 days. I strongly suggest to all, add liquid glycerin to the mix, this will add the required moisture for curing. I also compared acetone with paint thinner (mineral spirits), the paint thinner version cured in 4 hours, the acetone version did not. Why use acetone when cheap paint thinners works?
Best easiest vid for molds I've found, awesome thanks! In an unrelated note, why do I feel like this guy is retired military and got bored after a week and started doing this random as hell stuff lmao
Would of been nice to see a close up, to look at the detail or lack there of. Either way I really appreciate your video, in my way to the store now to test it out. Thank you
Great video! I've been looking for a way to make silicon I could pour over items to create a mold and it looks like this will work. Thanks for sharing 😊
Might be worth trying to make a 2 part mold? First pour in half. Let it cure. Add a bit of was, butter, grease to the top of the first mold half. Then pour the second half. Then you don't have to cut it later.
Crazy simple but ingenious at the same time! One question: my object (around which I will build the mold) has a bit of a rough surface. After the silicone will cure, will I be able to demold the cured silicone? Should I use a demolding agent?
Love to hear a what I've been doing 12 months later Tim, I watched every video you made then you disappeared. Did you make that giant candle you talked about?
Ok, cool! I can see how this method could be used to make a mold of the outer part of a shoe sole, but how would a mold of the inner part of a shoe sole be made?
Finally something cheaper and easier to find solution to thin down the silicone caulk 🤗 Will it be okay tho if my object to use for casting was clay? Or is there any sealant to use to coat it first?
@snoflake15 it kinda work but the mold is still a little stiff so its hard to pull out the clay Applying baby oil or corn starch will help with unmolding the clay
Kinda sweet to see a dude who looks like a US Marine make candles lol. Thanks man, very helpful and cost effective!
May be he is retired US Marine😀
He talks like a marine too
I'm definitely trying this!
Thought exactly the same thing lmao love it
Straight to the point for adults. No music, no cartoons. 😊
THANK YOU SO MUCH. There's a woman on YT that's always using her Amazing Molds to records different creatiins and advertises the molds FOR SALE of course but refuses to show us how to make them. I thank you again
Omg finally a video showing how to make an inexpensive silicone mold without using soapy water. After watching tons and tons of other videos this is by far the most informative. Thank you!
100% agreed, so many videos that just seem to add unnecessary work without clear benefits. This is fantastic!
Agreed, i just wish for metric measurements so the rest of the world does not need a calculator to fully enjoy this tutorial
@Delana Taylor Online idk where you’re buying your silicone but Walmart sells it for around $5 and the gun is $2 and you don’t need a respirator mask. You can just use a regular mask (go to your local cvs, Walgreens or krogers and get 3 free N95 masks) and maybe a fan or open a window. As for the acetone you can get that for around $5 too. You’re looking at a less than $20 material list. Not $60.
@@OzyIllustrates yes you don't NEED the respirator, as long as your doing it with ventilation, and the n95 type masks are actually only made for particles not vapor, but they may cut down on it a little, but really unless your doing making molds full time it just stings the nose a little. Also the trial version of the actual mold making kit is a not as much in volume as the caulk. For a quick short term mold it a good alternative, but the advantage of the actual mold kit is they are more durable longer term molds for longer production runs.
@Delana Taylor Online The mask and gun are reusable so in the long run it is more cost effective unless it is a one time deal making a mold, then it would be netter to just buy the silicone compound. Also it depends on the quantity used.
Notes taken from video if this helps anyone:
▪︎2 tubes Type 1 Silicone Caulking with caulking gun.
▪︎8 oz. of Nail Polish with Acetone - might need to add more to mix until it's a runny consistency like maple syrup.
▪︎1 milk carton or something wax lined or a disposable container that will be bigger since we need 1/2 inch all around the sides when set.
▪︎Place object to mold in this case a Mason Jar - place it upside down.
▪︎Mark the back side on the disposable carton where the seam line will be. (This is also where you want to set the back of the mason jar or object you are molding).
▪︎Pour in the silicone mix then after filled to the top use a skewer to remove any air bubbles and flatten out the top.
▪︎When set cut the jar out by making a jagged edge cut on the back seam side you marked. Will be set when it's solid & rubbery - typically 12 hrs but check to he sure it's set 1st.
▪︎Now pop out the molded object after cutting the jagged edged seam line.
▪︎Make a hole in the bottom of the mold for the wick once sent.
▪︎Before putting in medium/resin/wax be sure to tape up the cut jagged side so the medium doesn't leak out.
▪︎For candle makers go thru typical steps of making a candle...
▪︎Used in video: Kentucky 143 Paraffin Pillar Wax from Kentucky Essentials.
Cliff's Notes! I love it.
This can only work for wax? Or can use plastic or aluminum in the mold?
@@snoopu2601 Hmmm, good question I haven't tried aluminum or plastic. I would think so but I could not say for sure based on never trying it myself. I'd say plastic would be more likely than aluminum.
@@heartmomma6460 I worry about plastic because I've been able to melt plastic toy cars in acetone (I did it as a little kid)
Thank you 🖤 I tend to forget what I've heard or read so your notes are extremely helpful 😊
NOW that's what I call, how to do a video/tutorial! Thank you so much for NOT talking to your audience as-if-we've NEVER heard of the word MOLD. I also, greatly appreciate your not only getting to the point/s, but kept it clear and very concise. Doing so made your tutorial a pleasure to listen to and very easy to follow. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Thanks a lot! Finally, after watching a dozen of totally worthless videos I found a simple answer to a simple question "How to liquefy utility silicone?" The answer is ACETONE! Holy Goodness! :) Thanks again and God bless You!
Same here. Have you tried this?
I agree.
I’m with you on that 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I have tried this and it did not work for me at all. I even tried alcohol all I did was make one big mess. I don’t know if there’s something I missed but I would love to be able to do this he makes it look so simple
@@sherrilynnhill Did you make sure to use straight silicone? A lot of the silicones contain additives for various reasons so ensure the label says "100% silicone" or "no additives" on it. Same with the acetone -- some nail polish removers are half water so you're not getting much acetone. Try 100% acetone from a building supply or hardware store.
This is exactly what I was wanting. Most people are making more putty but I wanted something pourable
Great video .... you can also slip the mold back into another milk carton to maintain the shape with out using the tape
since you used a milk carton for the outer mold you could tape it and slip it back into another milk carton to use as the mother mold for extra support.
You had me at "fraction of the cost"! Great video!
Lol I totally agree!😊
I would suggest that you pour silicone in only one spot, allow it to find its own way so there are no bubbles. Usually, you pour into one corner, continually pour slowly (especially thick rubber) to prevent capturing air pockets. There are many great vids to show you this technique.
thanks for sharing that tip... also vibrating or tapping under, may help the bubbles to arise
What about pouring high so you get a thin stream by the time it hits the mold??
That was brilliantly no-nonsense instructions. Thank you for taking the time to share - it is much appreciated. Regards from UK
Thank you so much. This is the first time I’ve seen acetone used to liquefy the silicone. All the other tutorials put the silicone into soapy water. Your method seems to create a more accurate mold. Thanks again.
Those methods don't produce 3D molds.
Because the silicon is too thick
Thank you it will help me a lot! GOD Bless!
Not quite _all_ the other videos, but you're right about 99.9999% of them. They either use cornstarch or they use dish soap to make the silicone more manageable. But the GEO Sustainable channel on YT has talked about using naphtha to thin out silicone. However, he never really got into this size of a pour project like Timber Ridge, herein. If either acetone or naphtha work, then it could be there are other solvents which might work to thin out silicone caulk. The cheapest one might be 90-99% alcohol, but I've never seen anyone try it.
The zig-zag seam is so simple, yet genius. Would have never thought about doing that.
This is the best tip I have ever seen for silicone mold making. I work with epoxy and have tried a few of the off the shelf overpriced options with ok results but it gets expensive, sometimes too expensive to make one off items. this is an awesome affordable option as I am asked all the time for custom shapes and pieces.
This video is excellent! You explained everything so we'll, I don't feel like a moron anymore. And I learned an alternative in mold making that doesn't eat up all my Dawn dishwashing liquid. And not much clean up too. So Awesome. My husband thanks you immensely. He's going to supervise. So next time he can be my trusty assistant. Thanks.
I was so confused why people used silicone rubber and not cheaper silicone sealant, but you answered it! THANK YOU! (He said a silicone tube is too thick so won't make an accurate mold)
🤦♀️ I’ve made molds like this, but used cornstarch with the silicone... it works, but this looks soooo much cleaner of a process! Thank you!
Hey man your video demo of this silicone mold is the over the top best of all. And i like that you explain on detail everything. Thanks bro. There is no other video like this one on the iternet.
Also just a tip for the rest of you perfectionist out there, the zig zag technique is great but you leave an awkward seem that will bug some of us.. but a fix for that is to stay with the zig zag technique BUT on the outside half of the silicone but as you get closer towards the inside or your object, make a line straight..I know it seems impossible just thinking about right now but once you have the razor blade and you're doing it it works out.
Thank you. Very easy to follow.
I would have loved to see the candle you made. Great video though! Thank you for sharing!
I like this video much better than the other silicone mold video with the silicone cornstarch and food coloring that gave me the flux now I got to go try this one
Did it work where you did not get sick?
Brilliant i have mould making stuff coming thankfully too expensive to buy too much this idea epic
Definitely going to try this method! Thank you for sharing 🏆
I didn't know to use acetone to thin silicone, Thanks so much!
As an artist. It's the best video I ever saw. Thanks a lot my friend.
Honestly, this is exactly what I was looking for! Liquid Silicone.. better then the cornstarch combo! It was messy and didn't really get all the details. thanks!
Thanks for being fast paced .
Awesome thank you so much. Boy you are a speed talker yet you're still easy to follow.
You are a godsend. Thank you so much for this. Just what I needed ❤️. Imma try this with a resin project I’m planning.
Wow!!!!! Thank you so much for this video 😀😀😀 just found your channel. I work with resin, and never would of thought to make my own moulds this way! I love this idea, cheaper it costs me. Cheaper it costs all !!!! Thanks again.
Great video. The best and the easiest way to make a molld. Thank you.
Great content. A lot of love to you from the Beautiful Islands of Trinidad and Tobago 💞.
I've searched alot and this is the only video which explains how to make liquid and less thick silicon in a cost effective way. All other channels have been using the smooth-on product which 1) expensive and 2) not available in Pakistan.
Thanks alot. Will try this. I wonder if silicon with this viscosity can capture smaller details on objects
I love that the subtitles said you are a camel making channel!
Thank you for the great information! Can’t wait to make a Silicone mold.
From New Zealand thank you,i make soap and was going nuts trying to figure out a way to make a Perfume Bottle Soap without wasting soap base to carve out,so now i will try your technique,Have a wonderful Xmas with your loved ones and friends
thank you sir for the good tips
a small whisk would make use of the stirring effort needed to combine the two ingredients. I will be using this to make some molds. TFS :)
you will just add a bunch of air in to the silicon and it will ruin the mold.
Best video yet on how to do this.
I'd suggest using another piece of milk carton bottom to seal the seam in the mold and it also keeps the mold in shape.
You could put it back into a 1/2 gal milk carton again to hold it together.
can you explain why to use NAIL POLISH REMOVER over corn starch or other materials. ? what advantage does this serve.
Been watching a few of your videos as I'm looking to make a silicone mold for the first time. Thanks so much for proving a cost-effective approach. I watched the video where you created some molds for resin using cornstarch and here you are using acetone with silicone. Is the difference what media you are casting in the molds that determine cornstarch vs. acetone or either work? Thanks again
Respirators are easy to get ahold of... Oh how a few years makes sucha difference.
I'm curious, I know acetone evaps quickly. 20 oz of silicone and 8 oz acetone, is there a big flux in your molds mass? Does it evap off and end up not covering the entire mason jar or does it dry before that happens?
it takes a while to dry.. u have enough time
My only question is what types of things can you NOT use as a mold cast with this recipe? Would the acetone melt say plastic? What about metal or iron items? Candlemaker to candlemaker thank you for this video!!! 🥳
I was hoping I would find this question in the comments section answered. I would like to know that as well.
Thanks Tim, this is great! And so much cheaper.... thank you for sharing this with us 🙂🤙
This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!
Awesome video of exactly what I'm trying to do. Gonna go try this now, thank you!
This is very cool. I think white spirit can also be used in case you have a plastic object you want to duplicate, so that the acetone doesn't melt the plastic. Also, I was thinking, that it would be excellent to use a vacuum pot to pop the bubbles in the silicone mix!
Not everyone has a vacume pot. Or even knows what one is. Let's not complicated something that seems to be un complicated.
@@paulinehunt4069it was just a tip, because he was using sticks to get air bubbles out. For candles it doesn’t matter much, but for casting plaster it does.
@@makingcookingfixing
Just explaining most of us are novices. Things can be overwhelming. Great that you offered advice. I am actually researching things you suggested. So Thank You very much. It is how we learn and get better.
Thanks for this!! Saved me like 40$ I appreciate this marine man. I feel like i just stepped out of candle making boot camp
Brilliant video but just need a close up of the candle at the end to finish it properly. Thanks
Using the acetone, have you experienced any shrinkage issues with your molds?
Lesson learned: DON'T use foam board to make your mold. The acetone eats it and makes a huge mess along with wasting time and material on a failed attempt.
Ooh thanks for that tip I was just about to make that mistake.
@@mstexasg6243 omg me to I’m glad I can to the comments
When making molds such as this along with the cornstarch would one need to use mold release as well?
This soldier isn’t making candles, he’s make Mandles baby!
I tried dollar store nail polish remover and even though not 100% acetone, it worked!
Wouldn’t it flow better if it was thinner? Can I use any evaporating liquid? Rubbing alcohol?
Thank you for the diy video! I stumbled on to this video and was over joyed! Thanks for sharing.
Very good tutorial, I watched quite a few and I think your method is the easiest.
Does the dye that sticks to the mold seep into other colors that are lighter?
Excellent video. Thank you. Can’t wait to try this
It may be the issue with the silicone I used but the test I did with 1/4" thick layer of silicone did not set after 3 days. I strongly suggest to all, add liquid glycerin to the mix, this will add the required moisture for curing. I also compared acetone with paint thinner (mineral spirits), the paint thinner version cured in 4 hours, the acetone version did not.
Why use acetone when cheap paint thinners works?
@@AL-mo5kb Yes it will shrink. Try using the minimal amount of mineral spirits to lessen the shrinkage
@@marka9556 thank you for the explanation! 😁👍
Very helpful. Thanks mate!
First time on your chanel . I love it ! You are so professional and neat 💜💜💜
I've mostly seen people use corn starch with the silicone. I like the idea of acetone much better. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for your expertise 😘🙌🏾💎
Best easiest vid for molds I've found, awesome thanks!
In an unrelated note, why do I feel like this guy is retired military and got bored after a week and started doing this random as hell stuff lmao
What happens if you mix too much acetone
Dude that was awesome...sweet and to the point...thanks
What are the measurements for the acetone bc my mold is still wet after a full 24 hours
VëRý VëRý helpful & useful. Problem solving ,,, me going to work on it no doubt .
Awesome. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.
Thank you so much for this information, helps so much! 😘
WILL THE ACETONE EAT AWAY FROM THE OBJECT YOU ARE MOLDING AND IS THAT 100% PURE ACETONE YOU ARE USING OR JUST NAIL POLISH REMOVER WITH ACETONE?
Denise Stacy the acetone should evaporate from mold. It’s cheaper to buy 100% acetone
Would of been nice to see a close up, to look at the detail or lack there of. Either way I really appreciate your video, in my way to the store now to test it out. Thank you
My question is how did you get the skewer out of the wax?! You didn't show that. LOL ;) Love the video tho, just what I was looking for!
OMG, that is so easy. I love it
Pretty sure I just fell in love with you. Thaaaaaaaaaaaank you for this video!!!!!!! You've just saved hundreds of people hundreds of dollars!!!
I like that idea! Is there a ratio for silicone and acetone or is just eyeballing for consistency? Thank you!
Consistency of syrup, its like makin jam. It looked just like troll snot from Harry Potter in the video though haha!!
@@Auhailbree Troll Snot 🤣😆🤣😂😆 hahaha love it!
Looking at how much he used it is about one tube (10oz) of silicone to 4oz of the nail polish remover
Simply amazing !… There are a lot of things to do with silicones ! Thanks for sharing.
Great video, thank you!
Excellent tutorial 🙏🏻
Would've liked to have seen a close-up of that candle; I'm curious as to how it (the mold) holds or doesn't hold intricate detail.
Awesome video 🖖👍
I guess that gaskets could be also easier be made with this Methode. 🤔
Great video! I've been looking for a way to make silicon I could pour over items to create a mold and it looks like this will work. Thanks for sharing 😊
Might be worth trying to make a 2 part mold? First pour in half. Let it cure. Add a bit of was, butter, grease to the top of the first mold half. Then pour the second half. Then you don't have to cut it later.
Oh wow! This was simple and informative! Thank you for sharing
Crazy simple but ingenious at the same time!
One question: my object (around which I will build the mold) has a bit of a rough surface. After the silicone will cure, will I be able to demold the cured silicone? Should I use a demolding agent?
Love to hear a what I've been doing 12 months later Tim, I watched every video you made then you disappeared. Did you make that giant candle you talked about?
Well, it's been 3 days and my silicone has not hardened. What is the next step?
Try poking it with a pin and either spraying it with water or submerging it in a bucket of water. Cold water
activates silicone to set faster.
Ok, cool! I can see how this method could be used to make a mold of the outer part of a shoe sole, but how would a mold of the inner part of a shoe sole be made?
Thank you so much for this informative video
Fantastic video👍 Nice marine style hair🤩
Finally something cheaper and easier to find solution to thin down the silicone caulk 🤗
Will it be okay tho if my object to use for casting was clay? Or is there any sealant to use to coat it first?
Did you end up trying with clay? Was it air dry clay? Did it end up working?!
@snoflake15 it kinda work but the mold is still a little stiff so its hard to pull out the clay
Applying baby oil or corn starch will help with unmolding the clay
Your a genius
Can this method work for concrete mold and what is the mixing ratio?