If you are interested in resin crafting then you may want to check my other videos about some resin basics, here are the links: 1. Resin Basics which Resin should you choose - Resin Tutorial ( ruclips.net/video/BEwgDjoZAbE/видео.html ) 2. How to mix resin correctly - Resin Tutorial ( ruclips.net/video/KhLKcJbldRQ/видео.html ) 3. Resin dyes, pigments, powders and more effects - Resin Tutorial ( ruclips.net/video/y-tVBFZrR9o/видео.html )
Tons of free HDPE at the grocery store assuming you like the product within. All my milk jugs are HDPE as well as certain coffee cans. Also the plastic grocery bags generally are HDPE and I use those as liners for any container - even ones made from cardboard - like metal, glass, plastic bowls etc. so I can cast resin in them without worrying about it sticking. I also melt my own HDPE sometimes in my oven I use for firing clay. I have used that a time or two to make push molds but it is time consuming waiting for it to melt and having to babysit it. Mostly I just cut the HDPE container to make the shape of the molds I want to have. My most favorite for my needs are silicone caulk and silly puddy to make organic shaped flat molds to create resin pieces that can stand upright or lay flat. I use a clear shower curtain underneath to protect my work surface but could also use an HDPE shopping bag. Nice tips. I am going to use the plastic bag option for sure. I usually just keep my molds in several nike shoe boxes. I get them from friends etc. and they are great for all kinds of craft storage. You can also buy a certain kitty litter that will keep the moisture at bay. I use it in a few storage containers for moisture and odors since I do have pets in my home. :) I just wrap some clean litter in cheesecloth and tie it with string or a rubber band. - Heidi
Yes that's true about the HDPE. You can also find it as chipping boards. It all depends on what you need it for really. My first moulds were from yogurt containers, after that moved to clear packing tape - really good option. Thanks for watching and stopping by 👍😁
Thank you. I enjoyed your video. Very helpful! I am excited to start my first project. Don't worry about all the links :D BIG thank you for all of them! On to your next video now :D
Thank you so very much. I make corsages n boutonnieres for senior for holiday. I was given a dollar in a heart shape when I gave out valentine's corsages. I've been keeping this heart shape dollar wondering how I can turn it into a pendulum. Thank you I will look for a heart shape soft mold. My only question is how to make a small hole so I can attach it to a chain?
I'm wanting to make a temporary mold out of something. Could I use wax maybe? Also will resin cure in those silicone and cornstarch molds? I'm not interested in paying the price for all the sealants, and the actual silicone for the 2 part silicone molds. Thanks.
Hi Tomasz, I'm enjoying this series and learning a lot - thank you! I expect you know, but in case you don't, silica gel can be dried out and re-used. Take care on your resin adventure!
Thanks Keith, I was trying to put something comprehensive together in one place I couldn't find it and it was taking forever to find all the right info. And thank you for the tip with silica I actually didn't know that 👍
@@CasualDIY I wonder if you could use a thin silicone sheet to line the mold, so that the casting will pull loose? I'm contemplating buying modeling clay to use to make a temporary mold for a project, then using the silicone sheet to help me pull the giant eyes loose. (I want to give my little car a little pair of eyes, with little poly-clay and metal surrounds. 😁) If not, I shall see if I can score two cheap plastic bowls of the correct size.
Hi, Tom. I'm not really interested in resins but I watched your video out of curiosity. You said HDPE is expensive but I know that that's the stuff out of which a lot (most, maybe) of packaging is made of, like milk white bottles or detergents bottles, etc. (transparent drinks/water bottles are made of simple PE, so maybe too soft). You can surely re-use them by slicing them and melting at a temperature between 160 and 200 degrees (not over 'cause they'll start to emit dangerous fumes). I just discovered this the other day by watching a couple RUclips videos about making soft mallet heads in this way. Check them yourself (I did not save the links). Ciao.
Hi and thanks for watching. That's very interesting about the HDPE plastic. I'll have a look at your tip as this could save a ton of money! Thanks for the tip :)
A lot of good information, but very much ruined by your overuse of the word 'basically'. This means 'You're so bloody thick, I'll have to spell it out for you.'
If you are interested in resin crafting then you may want to check my other videos about some resin basics, here are the links:
1. Resin Basics which Resin should you choose - Resin Tutorial
( ruclips.net/video/BEwgDjoZAbE/видео.html )
2. How to mix resin correctly - Resin Tutorial
( ruclips.net/video/KhLKcJbldRQ/видео.html )
3. Resin dyes, pigments, powders and more effects - Resin Tutorial
( ruclips.net/video/y-tVBFZrR9o/видео.html )
Tons of free HDPE at the grocery store assuming you like the product within. All my milk jugs are HDPE as well as certain coffee cans. Also the plastic grocery bags generally are HDPE and I use those as liners for any container - even ones made from cardboard - like metal, glass, plastic bowls etc. so I can cast resin in them without worrying about it sticking.
I also melt my own HDPE sometimes in my oven I use for firing clay. I have used that a time or two to make push molds but it is time consuming waiting for it to melt and having to babysit it. Mostly I just cut the HDPE container to make the shape of the molds I want to have. My most favorite for my needs are silicone caulk and silly puddy to make organic shaped flat molds to create resin pieces that can stand upright or lay flat. I use a clear shower curtain underneath to protect my work surface but could also use an HDPE shopping bag.
Nice tips. I am going to use the plastic bag option for sure. I usually just keep my molds in several nike shoe boxes. I get them from friends etc. and they are great for all kinds of craft storage. You can also buy a certain kitty litter that will keep the moisture at bay. I use it in a few storage containers for moisture and odors since I do have pets in my home. :) I just wrap some clean litter in cheesecloth and tie it with string or a rubber band.
- Heidi
Yes that's true about the HDPE. You can also find it as chipping boards. It all depends on what you need it for really. My first moulds were from yogurt containers, after that moved to clear packing tape - really good option. Thanks for watching and stopping by 👍😁
The best channel inglis 👏👏👏 great idea,a hug here from Portugal 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
Thank mate for the hugs and on going support you are awsome 👍👍👍
Thank you. I enjoyed your video. Very helpful! I am excited to start my first project. Don't worry about all the links :D BIG thank you for all of them! On to your next video now :D
Glad to hear it 👍
Thank you so very much. I make corsages n boutonnieres for senior for holiday. I was given a dollar in a heart shape when I gave out valentine's corsages. I've been keeping this heart shape dollar wondering how I can turn it into a pendulum. Thank you I will look for a heart shape soft mold. My only question is how to make a small hole so I can attach it to a chain?
Best would be a dremel type tool with small bit but a normal drill will be fine as well just bit harder to do.
I'm wanting to make a temporary mold out of something. Could I use wax maybe? Also will resin cure in those silicone and cornstarch molds? I'm not interested in paying the price for all the sealants, and the actual silicone for the 2 part silicone molds. Thanks.
I would recommend using some plastic packaging after yogurts or ice cream, depending what size is your project. Or even a plastic cup.
Hi Tomasz, I'm enjoying this series and learning a lot - thank you! I expect you know, but in case you don't, silica gel can be dried out and re-used. Take care on your resin adventure!
Thanks Keith, I was trying to put something comprehensive together in one place I couldn't find it and it was taking forever to find all the right info. And thank you for the tip with silica I actually didn't know that 👍
Hi Tom. in your opinion wich material is better for mold of epoxy resin: HDPE or SILICONE?
Both are good, depends what you need.
Is there anything cheap or "household" that one can use as a release agent?
I haven't tried anything else to be honest
@@CasualDIY Thanks for replying. I only just wondered.... ☺
Looking forward to all your videos.. Thank You for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you, I hope it will be helpful to others 👍
I was hoping one of you tips would be how best to clean the silicon moulds
Just soapy warm water, I don't use anything else 👍
The Epoxy rage continues mate, I’ve just got some West Systems epoxy to use in helping fill cracks but maybe I’ll try the fancy stuff one day 👍
Hehe yes mate go for it it's so much fun👍
Can we used a metal mould to set resin... will it stick in metal moulds??
I think it will stick to metal, I cast blanks with aluminium honeycomb and it sticks perfectly
@@CasualDIY
I wonder if you could use a thin silicone sheet to line the mold, so that the casting will pull loose?
I'm contemplating buying modeling clay to use to make a temporary mold for a project, then using the silicone sheet to help me pull the giant eyes loose.
(I want to give my little car a little pair of eyes, with little poly-clay and metal surrounds. 😁)
If not, I shall see if I can score two cheap plastic bowls of the correct size.
I love your video very informative❤️❤️
Thank you very much 👍😁
Do the molds have to be stored flat and not stacked?
If filled with resin then yes they need to be put on a solid flat surface.
Hi, Tom. I'm not really interested in resins but I watched your video out of curiosity. You said HDPE is expensive but I know that that's the stuff out of which a lot (most, maybe) of packaging is made of, like milk white bottles or detergents bottles, etc. (transparent drinks/water bottles are made of simple PE, so maybe too soft). You can surely re-use them by slicing them and melting at a temperature between 160 and 200 degrees (not over 'cause they'll start to emit dangerous fumes). I just discovered this the other day by watching a couple RUclips videos about making soft mallet heads in this way. Check them yourself (I did not save the links). Ciao.
Hi and thanks for watching. That's very interesting about the HDPE plastic. I'll have a look at your tip as this could save a ton of money! Thanks for the tip :)
Great video thank you for the tips.
Thank you for watching 👍
Can you put a photo inside a mould casting?
You can however you need to find a correct resin for it. As some resins heat up quite high as they cure so that could affect the photo.
Thank you very much! It is so useful!
Thank you for watching👍
Am I the first! As always very cool!
Hehe indeed you are. Thank you for your support👍
How can buy resin molds ..plzzzz reply
Got few links in the description of this video. Are you after any specific molds?
Very inspiring, thank you!
Thanks, just few ideas and options 👍😁
Capital!
A lot of good information, but very much ruined by your overuse of the word 'basically'. This means 'You're so bloody thick, I'll have to spell it out for you.'
Thank you Angela for your full psychological evaluation👍 have a great day👍😁