I'm so impressed with you Julie. I'd be scared of failing and never even try. You're really amazing and I love hearing you talk out your thoughts and ideas. Can't wait to see the coasters with this mold. 😃
You are so busy and talented. You paint, pour resin, make molds, test paints and other materials. You also make videos and get them ready to post. On top of that you have the puppies you care for, as well a wild birds you look after and feed. And a job - I believe you said nursing. How do you do it? I am amazed especially since you have such a pleasant, fun and upbeat personality. Kudos to Julie.
You are such an inspiration! You remind me of that children's story about the little train going uphill saying, "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can" until he gets all the way to the top!
Thank you for showing how you make these. My husband and I were just talking the other day about making my own molds. You did a great job explaining and showing how to do this. I also would suggest to use PlayDough (which is softer) to make the bottom. I cant wait to try this myself. I also just love watching and listening to you. You are a great teacher. Thanks again.
I really love the thickness of these blanks! When I make my coasters, I really do prefer them thick as these! This was a very informative video! I really love how your mould turned out and I think it was a great idea sealing it using plasticine for the bottom. 😊
I really do enjoy your vids. In fact I've binged on quite a lot of them, and saved a few for reference. I swore I'd never go back on Facebook, but it looks like the best way to connect with you. Much love! You are so inspiring. Exactly what I am looking for.
I can’t thank you enough for your willingness to share set-backs with us. Other crafters only show “clipped” versions of videos that make beginners FRUSTRATED when our “what-nots” don’t pop out perfect!
She did that in another project but found that unless you store the tent properly it gathers dust they goes all over once you open it. I know that sounds like a no brainer but apparently not. Lol
I bought a coaster mole from ArtResin and that is how they were 😕 they were gracious and sent me a new one and it was the same, sooo, I ordered one of yours, just patiently waiting for it to arrive here in Canada!🥰
I actually like the blanks with the texture at the start. I think in different colors it would look good. They are simple and casual for every day. Sometimes I think that is what I like the most. edit: This mold looks better than the first one
Your videos are so inspiring! I love that you do it all on air. Also, that you've branched out into resins and mold making. So informative. I just wish some of the supplies were easier to find in the US. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome. Thanks for making. I have had silicone mix for a while. Expensive so i have made a couple of replacements (bead for painting & foot for clamp) i have been wanting to make my own silicone mold for coasters. Thanks for making this.
The liquid in each container won’t dry as they’re not mixed together. Try acetone & paper towels. Then soap and water. Big job, but I’d be trying to save those containers too. Absolutely loving your resin and silicone videos. Very exciting to see them pop up.
when working with play you have to treat it like dough and work with it for about 5 to 10 minutes sometimes then it becomes very soft you're on the right path I love your videos
If you take the 6 coasters put them in a mold frame then pour a thin layer of epoxy to seal them all together, when dry then pour the silicone over that to make your mold you won't have any edges that have to be clipped off they will be smooth, Hope this helps!
I make sculptures out of Sculpey clay. It stays lovely and soft once it’s conditioned, which you can do by kneading or feeding through a pasta machine. It stays soft until it’s baked. I use an acrylic roller to roll it flat. I think it would be perfect for this.
The plastercene will get softer but needs a lot of kneading like when you make bread dough, great video enjoyed your process,. Kids play dough might be a good alternative but it does go hard if left exposed to the air
Hi Julie!! 👋😎👋 Much better sized mold this time, since it made the coverage of the backs thicker. Yeah!! I had a couple of thoughts, as I normally do. What if you found some plastic lids that are slightly larger than you want your geode molds to be and squirted your silicone into them. You could vary the width, or thickness, of the edges away from the plastic lids to make your molds. This way you would keep the sizes of your molds all relatively the same. You could also judge the depth of your molds based upon the height of the plastic lids. You could then lay them inside a single mold like you did today. For removing bubbles, do you have a tool in the shop that vibrates a fair amount? You could place it on the tabletop so that it vibrates the silicone. This would help bring bubbles to the surface. Lastly, if you have an exacto knife, you could use it to trim the silicone film away before you remove the blank. This will give you a good pattern to follow, and an excellent edge to your silicone. God bless Julie and lots of love!!! 🧡💙👩🦳️💜💛
Hi there I’m new to your channel 🙋🏻♀️ with the pink silicone mat you can use hot glue around the caulk to keep the resin from flowing out. You are amazing by the way! You’re so sweet to go through everything in so much detail and sharing your ideas. Thank you! ♥️🧿♥️☺️
I really enjoy watching your tutorials. I think its great when you admonish yourself when things aren't ready but I like watching the little steps too. Thank You for sharing your tips and tricks. It has helped me. 💜
That and the plasticine could probably been a little thicker. But definitely warmer, that's the one thing I've always liked about plasticine, is how soft it gets in your hands when you work with it.
Well done Julie, the mold looks really good. You can get awesome silicone stirring sticks from Let's Resin - three in a pack and they just wipe clean with your wipes after use - less bubbles too :)
I'd be wondering if the molds all actually hold the same amount of resin. If one is just a little off in total volume from the others, you won't get the same depth. Wouldn't it be easier to just measure the depth after you've poured? Ty for showing us this process. It's a very nice looking mold! I like it a lot better than the other DIY molds people show.
a standard canvas works well for covering as well and the 2" ones work really well, especially if you have a bunch in stock they can be Finished or Unfinished
I just Love ❤️ how you keep trying something till you get it perfect. I think the might interest you I saw Petra using a flower mold by Molds and Shapes that had a coaster stand with it. Have you seen that one? I can see you coming up with a design like that because you are truly creative
If left out for a few days it will begin to. But it stayed soft for a while. It will need to be thrown away after a couple weeks though, it is cooking ingredients so it will go bad after some time.
I was going to suggest the same recipe. I wonder if you added Teatree oil if it would make it last longer since it's a natural anti-fungal, and anti-ceptic.
Great job. First, your tray sides are made from corrugated plastic sign board. Second , please be very careful with the cuticle trimmer. If it gets away from you it may well cut into your mold where you do not want it to. Looking forward to seeing your first pour in your new mold. I hope it is exactly what you want. Good luck with it. 😺❤🤗💕
To get clean edges, what about trying a craft knife to slice the extra off before unmolding? You would slice between the blank and the mold. Would that be easier than going back after to clean up the edges? I can't wait for the navy blue and the red! I can't wait to see you use this new mold! Love your passion and tenacity! Take care and stay safe! Thanks!!!
I’m glad it turned out better this time. How about if you rolled the rolling pin over the top maybe it would cut around the edges. Keep it up your doing a good job Julie. 😊 thanks
I know its been a while since you did these video's but if you ever want to do a similar one again with the mold making, you can take the silicone caulk around the bottom edge of the coaster press it against the plasticine to create a seal then clean up the edges around the coasters then you can pour your mold without getting the silicone under the coasters.
Thanks Julie. Really enjoying watching the trial and error to get that ‘perfect’ mold. If the ‘blanks’ retained a slight lip on the edge from being a little under filled, would this then grip into the plasticine?
Love your energy to try all these wonderful creations. Amazing. Lol, -1 here, and my resin still sets, so should be good....scalpel is sharper, would that trim cleaner?
The weighing would work.. except for one problem.. the moulds you made with the silicone caulk are not all the same size.. you would be better off making a single mould with the caulk.. using it to make 6 blanks ( cus then the weighted resin would work as it is the same size every time) then using those blanks to make your main mould.. because some of your caulk moulds are smaller than the others ..so that amount of resin in the smaller moulds will make them thicker than the others Also the roughy oil slick.. you are burning the resin with the torch.. that’s why it’s discoloured on top like an oil slick or trail and you have a rough bit
@@tamaraclapper logn necked lighter cus its a considerably lower temperature than a torch flame.. or a spritx of rubbing alcohol.. if its something deep but relatively small you can use a pressure pot
Seeing that you created this over a year ago, I'm sure you have a perfected process by now . But I have seen people just use a clear packing tabe and putting the blanks on it and making sure there is contact all around the blanks to keep the silicone from leaking under. And that always seems to work well for them ... Just a thought .
Rolling the plasticine out thicker should help with getting the coasters pushed in so that the silicone doesn't seep under. The more you work with the plasticine before rolling it the softer it will be as well.
I love your determination. I know you used contact paper previously - to stick the blanks down, but could ypu use a heavy duty / strong grip transfer tape next time? Mould looks great. It's all a learning curve. I must remember to try the tip about air bubbles around the edges. That's what I'm struggling with 😐 x
If you put a flood coat on the side with ridges it’ll then be slick and shiny, right? Not sure if that even makes a difference in the grand scheme really. I’m going through the same situation with making molds! Definitely keeps me busy but very exciting 🔮
What about using a scalpel to cut around the edges. Wouldn't it be easier to trim with the coasters still in the mold? Your mold looks really nice. Just a little trim and perfect.
Just a thought. What if you build a solid box of the same material that you built the walls out of, pour a thin layer of resin on the bottom and while it's still wet place your blanks in the resin then it will be all hard and smooth and when it cures you will be able to just pour the silicone on it and when it cures you can just pull it right out and you won't have to worry about any silicone leaking underneath. That way you can also be very certain about the depth that your coasters will turn out. 🤔😃🐰
Ah, old school Julie! You were a natural right from the start! You were born to create beautiful art and teach people how to create! 😁👍
I'm so impressed with you Julie. I'd be scared of failing and never even try. You're really amazing and I love hearing you talk out your thoughts and ideas. Can't wait to see the coasters with this mold. 😃
I liked what she taught her kids about trying. That and thinking of these as a challenge to overcome and not be beaten. Yep, good lessons for us.
Thank you for going the extra mile to explain everything so thoroughly.
You are so busy and talented. You paint, pour resin, make molds, test paints and other materials. You also make videos and get them ready to post. On top of that you have the puppies you care for, as well a wild birds you look after and feed. And a job - I believe you said nursing. How do you do it? I am amazed especially since you have such a pleasant, fun and upbeat personality. Kudos to Julie.
Thankyou so much. I do like to challenge myself :)
You are such an inspiration! You remind me of that children's story about the little train going uphill saying, "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can" until he gets all the way to the top!
Thank you for showing how you make these. My husband and I were just talking the other day about making my own molds. You did a great job explaining and showing how to do this. I also would suggest to use PlayDough (which is softer) to make the bottom. I cant wait to try this myself. I also just love watching and listening to you. You are a great teacher. Thanks again.
PLAY DOUGH?? KOOL..PLEASE LET ME KNO HOW YOUR PROJECT WENT..THANKS🤩
I really love the thickness of these blanks! When I make my coasters, I really do prefer them thick as these! This was a very informative video! I really love how your mould turned out and I think it was a great idea sealing it using plasticine for the bottom. 😊
I really do enjoy your vids. In fact I've binged on quite a lot of them, and saved a few for reference. I swore I'd never go back on Facebook, but it looks like the best way to connect with you. Much love! You are so inspiring. Exactly what I am looking for.
Wow, you are such a positive person and so creative. I love watching your content and learn something new every time I watch you.
Thank you so much for your videos. I’m just getting started and I’m learning so much from you....
I love what I learn from you. I saw a women using lego building blocks to build her frame.
Aside being very talented you are such fun and down to earth, great sense of humor, keep it up !!
I love the way you are talking after getting a beautiful piece
Having the textured side would look pretty doing multi coloured coasters xx
I have little net tents for covering picnic dishes, I use them to cover my resin to dry.
Do you think modeling clay would work? It wouldn't get hard.
I use them too! Mine are like little parasols, so cute. Dust is so frustratingly furry 🔬
I can’t thank you enough for your willingness to share set-backs with us. Other crafters only show “clipped” versions of videos that make beginners FRUSTRATED when our “what-nots” don’t pop out perfect!
She did that in another project but found that unless you store the tent properly it gathers dust they goes all over once you open it. I know that sounds like a no brainer but apparently not. Lol
I bought a coaster mole from ArtResin and that is how they were 😕 they were gracious and sent me a new one and it was the same, sooo, I ordered one of yours, just patiently waiting for it to arrive here in Canada!🥰
You’re so much fun to watch! I get a chuckle from some of the comments that you make! 💗
I actually like the blanks with the texture at the start. I think in different colors it would look good. They are simple and casual for every day. Sometimes I think that is what I like the most. edit: This mold looks better than the first one
I loved the texture too.
I would think the texture would be nice to keep coasters from sliding.
Your videos are so inspiring! I love that you do it all on air. Also, that you've branched out into resins and mold making. So informative. I just wish some of the supplies were easier to find in the US. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome. Thanks for making. I have had silicone mix for a while. Expensive so i have made a couple of replacements (bead for painting & foot for clamp) i have been wanting to make my own silicone mold for coasters. Thanks for making this.
Omigosh, Steve- I laughed so hard with the corn starch bit! I have seen someone do it successfully with the dish soap.😊
The liquid in each container won’t dry as they’re not mixed together. Try acetone & paper towels. Then soap and water. Big job, but I’d be trying to save those containers too. Absolutely loving your resin and silicone videos. Very exciting to see them pop up.
You don't give up with anything, do you? And you surely got solution that will work beautifully after all.
Cheer!
Thank you. It is so interesting to see how molds are made. 😊
Wow you've got guts to do over and over till is the best thing
I’ve very much enjoyed watching your process. Love watching your videos
I don't even care that much about silicone molds or wild paintings. You just have a very nice personality, and your videos are relaxing. Thank you :)
@Alan Adan what does that have to do with the video and why are you hacking ppl? The sketch is next lvl bro
Can't wait til you try other shapes of mold creations.
when working with play you have to treat it like dough and work with it for about 5 to 10 minutes sometimes then it becomes very soft you're on the right path I love your videos
If you take the 6 coasters put them in a mold frame then pour a thin layer of epoxy to seal them all together, when dry then pour the silicone over that to make your mold you won't have any edges that have to be clipped off they will be smooth, Hope this helps!
I had the same idea and did it yesterday. Hope it works
@@PouringYourHeartOut I hope you try it
U do such beautiful work. Tnx 4 sharing. If u wanted 2 do a helographic coaster mold how would u do it
I make sculptures out of Sculpey clay. It stays lovely and soft once it’s conditioned, which you can do by kneading or feeding through a pasta machine. It stays soft until it’s baked. I use an acrylic roller to roll it flat. I think it would be perfect for this.
I love how you never give up. Very creative. I really enjoyed this demonstration. I had my fingers crossed.
Oh wow....soooo good Julie. Love your passion n excitement as you work. Thx again. Good on you! 👏😊🌸
The plastercene will get softer but needs a lot of kneading like when you make bread dough, great video enjoyed your process,. Kids play dough might be a good alternative but it does go hard if left exposed to the air
Thank you so much for all of your time and effort! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for detailed steps to make a mould. ❤
Brilliant to be able to make your own
Thank you for showing this. I was on the hunt for stuff to make me a silicone mold and this was exactly what I wanted.
Hi Julie!! 👋😎👋 Much better sized mold this time, since it made the coverage of the backs thicker. Yeah!!
I had a couple of thoughts, as I normally do. What if you found some plastic lids that are slightly larger than you want your geode molds to be and squirted your silicone into them. You could vary the width, or thickness, of the edges away from the plastic lids to make your molds. This way you would keep the sizes of your molds all relatively the same. You could also judge the depth of your molds based upon the height of the plastic lids. You could then lay them inside a single mold like you did today.
For removing bubbles, do you have a tool in the shop that vibrates a fair amount? You could place it on the tabletop so that it vibrates the silicone. This would help bring bubbles to the surface.
Lastly, if you have an exacto knife, you could use it to trim the silicone film away before you remove the blank. This will give you a good pattern to follow, and an excellent edge to your silicone.
God bless Julie and lots of love!!! 🧡💙👩🦳️💜💛
This is a good one Julie ,well done , love your perseverance, you never give up
Just now seeing this video
Wd love to do this. So much fun
Hi there I’m new to your channel 🙋🏻♀️ with the pink silicone mat you can use hot glue around the caulk to keep the resin from flowing out. You are amazing by the way! You’re so sweet to go through everything in so much detail and sharing your ideas. Thank you! ♥️🧿♥️☺️
I think I need a cuppa and a nap now! But you are one clever lady. Riveting stuff.
Thank you so much
Blessing from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
You have more energy in one video that I can muster in a week. :) carpe diem!
Dang. Ive been struggling with bubbles and I throw away my sticks. Now I know! Thank you!
This is fantastic. I appreciate the knowledge and I now have a better application for these molds after seeing how it’s done
I really enjoy watching your tutorials. I think its great when you admonish yourself when things aren't ready but I like watching the little steps too. Thank You for sharing your tips and tricks. It has helped me. 💜
Julie you got this! Julie you are amazing 🤩
I to would be so afraid of it not turning out , especially on a tutorial lol. I think you did great on this mold. I want to buy one.
Yeah you did it, now I got to wish me luck
Polymer clay - sculpey 3 (sculpey III) It's soft unlike plasticine. It doesn't air dry.
If you run a heat gun or hair dryer over the Plastercine quickly before you press your blank in, it will soften up..
That and the plasticine could probably been a little thicker. But definitely warmer, that's the one thing I've always liked about plasticine, is how soft it gets in your hands when you work with it.
Great information on mold making
I can see Christmas ornaments made with these if they are made small and thin
That’s a wonderful idea! Thank you.
Well done Julie, the mold looks really good. You can get awesome silicone stirring sticks from Let's Resin - three in a pack and they just wipe clean with your wipes after use - less bubbles too :)
Mine arrived today, they're great quality x
its called core flute..fantastic craft product
I'd be wondering if the molds all actually hold the same amount of resin. If one is just a little off in total volume from the others, you won't get the same depth. Wouldn't it be easier to just measure the depth after you've poured?
Ty for showing us this process. It's a very nice looking mold! I like it a lot better than the other DIY molds people show.
a standard canvas works well for covering as well and the 2" ones work really well, especially if you have a bunch in stock they can be Finished or Unfinished
I was thinking a baking sheet would work, too, if you don't mind not seeing them cure.
So happy you did this video and great job!
I just Love ❤️ how you keep trying something till you get it perfect. I think the might interest you I saw Petra using a flower mold by Molds and Shapes that had a coaster stand with it. Have you seen that one? I can see you coming up with a design like that because you are truly creative
When I worked in childcare we made our own play dough. 2cups of flour, 1cup of salt, tbs oil, add water whilst mixing to get the consistency you want.
Won't playdo harden?
If left out for a few days it will begin to. But it stayed soft for a while. It will need to be thrown away after a couple weeks though, it is cooking ingredients so it will go bad after some time.
I was going to suggest the same recipe. I wonder if you added Teatree oil if it would make it last longer since it's a natural anti-fungal, and anti-ceptic.
Great job. First, your tray sides are made from corrugated plastic sign board. Second , please be very careful with the cuticle trimmer. If it gets away from you it may well cut into your mold where you do not want it to. Looking forward to seeing your first pour in your new mold. I hope it is exactly what you want. Good luck with it. 😺❤🤗💕
Thank you so much for your good and helpful video. It's really a great help for me because I want to try make my own molds🙏❤️
I actually like that textured side! my husband always complains that my coasters stick to the wet glass and that might actually prevent that.
To get clean edges, what about trying a craft knife to slice the extra off before unmolding? You would slice between the blank and the mold. Would that be easier than going back after to clean up the edges? I can't wait for the navy blue and the red! I can't wait to see you use this new mold! Love your passion and tenacity! Take care and stay safe! Thanks!!!
Ill give that a try :)
That's just what I was thinking. And if you go slowly and carefully, with a very sharp, new blade, you could get clean edges.
I’m glad it turned out better this time. How about if you rolled the rolling pin over the top maybe it would cut around the edges. Keep it up your doing a good job Julie. 😊 thanks
I buy a big block of clay from barnes, and it works well can be reused also.
Would love to know what brand/name of clay you get? Is it the oil based plasticine?
Awesome thank you for sharing I'll be trying this for sure! I love making my own molds!😁💯👏🏽👏🏽‼❤
Beautiful and shinny mold ❤️🇩🇰
I know its been a while since you did these video's but if you ever want to do a similar one again with the mold making, you can take the silicone caulk around the bottom edge of the coaster press it against the plasticine to create a seal then clean up the edges around the coasters then you can pour your mold without getting the silicone under the coasters.
Thanks Julie. Really enjoying watching the trial and error to get that ‘perfect’ mold. If the ‘blanks’ retained a slight lip on the edge from being a little under filled, would this then grip into the plasticine?
good idea measuring weight of resin.
You are getting me into trouble! I am now adding to watching your videos 🤣
Love your energy to try all these wonderful creations. Amazing. Lol, -1 here, and my resin still sets, so should be good....scalpel is sharper, would that trim cleaner?
Makes me want to try making a coaster mold myself
I’m going to try this, thanks
I haven't used it yet, but I found a nice thick silicone placemat in the baby department at Target.
The weighing would work.. except for one problem.. the moulds you made with the silicone caulk are not all the same size.. you would be better off making a single mould with the caulk.. using it to make 6 blanks ( cus then the weighted resin would work as it is the same size every time) then using those blanks to make your main mould.. because some of your caulk moulds are smaller than the others ..so that amount of resin in the smaller moulds will make them thicker than the others
Also the roughy oil slick.. you are burning the resin with the torch.. that’s why it’s discoloured on top like an oil slick or trail and you have a rough bit
You took the words right out of my mouth. I will comment above for a request for more ‘lives’.
So how do you get the bubbles out without a torch?
@@tamaraclapper logn necked lighter cus its a considerably lower temperature than a torch flame.. or a spritx of rubbing alcohol.. if its something deep but relatively small you can use a pressure pot
Have you tried a hair dryer to slightly soften the.clay to make it press in some areas? Or put block in oven at low settings.
Seeing that you created this over a year ago, I'm sure you have a perfected process by now .
But I have seen people just use a clear packing tabe and putting the blanks on it and making sure there is contact all around the blanks to keep the silicone from leaking under. And that always seems to work well for them ... Just a thought .
Try using a blow dryer to warm up the plasticine before pressing into it
Wow, that’s amazing ❤
This is so incredibly neat to learn about your process! I can’t way to have some free time to try some ideas out. Thank you!
Looks great.
What if you butter the backs like tile and stick them down. First. Love your videos and the little critters
Petra uses a rubber silicone for damming up your blanks
It seems to work for her. Check it out. Still they turned out good.
I-Gum x
can you link her here?
Rolling the plasticine out thicker should help with getting the coasters pushed in so that the silicone doesn't seep under. The more you work with the plasticine before rolling it the softer it will be as well.
That was awesome thanks for the share
Great job. I have to try this for sure. Can't wait to see the geodes in them. Hugs!
But still a great video I’m amazed with your creativity
I love your determination. I know you used contact paper previously - to stick the blanks down, but could ypu use a heavy duty / strong grip transfer tape next time? Mould looks great. It's all a learning curve.
I must remember to try the tip about air bubbles around the edges. That's what I'm struggling with 😐 x
I saw a girl making molds but she used sticky tape or cover clear adhesive instead of clay. Molds came out perfectly.
If you put a flood coat on the side with ridges it’ll then be slick and shiny, right? Not sure if that even makes a difference in the grand scheme really. I’m going through the same situation with making molds! Definitely keeps me busy but very exciting 🔮
That should work :)
What about using a scalpel to cut around the edges. Wouldn't it be easier to trim with the coasters still in the mold?
Your mold looks really nice. Just a little trim and perfect.
Just a thought. What if you build a solid box of the same material that you built the walls out of, pour a thin layer of resin on the bottom and while it's still wet place your blanks in the resin then it will be all hard and smooth and when it cures you will be able to just pour the silicone on it and when it cures you can just pull it right out and you won't have to worry about any silicone leaking underneath.
That way you can also be very certain about the depth that your coasters will turn out. 🤔😃🐰
Have you tried placing the rolled out plasticine in a warm oven for a few minutes and then pressing the blanks down in it?
Great job
hi well done again. what did you use to make the box frame please?
Thank you for sharing this.