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Category: Molds and Mold Making

How To Make A Silicone Mold For Resin Or Clay

Posted on March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 by Katherine Swift
How To Make A Silicone Mold For Resin Or Clay

If you’ve wondered how to make a silicone mold, the good news is that it’s easier than you might think. All you need to use is two-part silicone mold putty. Here’s why it’s THE BOMB to make a silicone mold: ✅ You don’t need any fancy equipment. ✅ Molds are food safe. ✅ You can […]

Molds For Resin: Your Burning Questions ANSWERED

Posted on March 21, 2023March 22, 2023 by Katherine Swift
Molds For Resin: Your Burning Questions ANSWERED

You’ve decided to make resin crafts using molds for resin. And you’ve got questions… *Are resin molds expensive? *Can you use anything as a resin mold? *Will you need to do anything special once your resin comes out of the mold? Here’s the good news — you’re on the right track to be thinking about […]

7 Reasons Why Resin Is Sticking To Your Mold

Posted on February 27, 2023March 11, 2023 by Katherine Swift
7 Reasons Why Resin Is Sticking To Your Mold

Using resin molds is fun to make resin crafts and jewelry. You can make everything from man cave coasters to boho earrings. I can’t think of a better day than that. Until it isn’t that amazing day. Because sometimes epoxy sticks to your mold and won’t release. Which then makes you google, ‘Why is resin sticking […]

The Simple Steps To Casting Resin In Silicone Molds

Posted on February 19, 2023March 13, 2023 by Katherine Swift
The Simple Steps To Casting Resin In Silicone Molds

Ready to try casting resin in silicone molds? Cool. It’s how you make beautiful resin art like a polaroid necklace or a bottle cap coaster. Here’s the easy guide to get you started and help you make something fantastic. Step 1: Select your silicone mold Silicone molds are great for casting resin. They’re flexible and […]

7 Silicone Mold Care Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

Posted on January 22, 2023March 11, 2023 by Katherine Swift
7 Silicone Mold Care Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

Using silicone molds to make resin crafts? Awesome. You can use them to make an artsy chess set or terrazzo earrings. Now that you’ve invested in resin silicone molds, you want to make sure they last. Silicone mold care isn’t tricky, but there are a few things you can do to keep your molds like […]

On A Tight Budget? Here Are Alternative Resin Molds

Posted on August 14, 2022March 11, 2023 by Katherine Swift
On A Tight Budget? Here Are Alternative Resin Molds

There’s something kinda cool that happens when you have worked with resin for a while. You learn how to make it work for you. For this resin pendant, you will use stamps as alternative resin molds.   Resin supplies and equipment needed: Alumilite Amazing Casting resin 2-inch wide masking tape Stamps without the wooden/plastic backing […]

Why Casting Resin In A Soap Mold Is a BAD Idea

Posted on June 16, 2022March 11, 2023 by Katherine Swift
Why Casting Resin In A Soap Mold Is a BAD Idea

When it comes to using molds with resin, you might be wondering if you can use any mold with resin. Sometimes non-traditional molds work. Sometimes they don’t. So what about casting resin in a soap mold? I’m one of those resin nerds who’s always happy to try something new.  Even if it means I can […]

5 Resin Casting Tips To Make Your Projects Beautiful

Posted on April 17, 2022March 11, 2023 by Katherine Swift
5 Resin Casting Tips To Make Your Projects Beautiful

Using resin for jewelry and crafts can be intimidating, especially if you are a resin beginner. Recently, I asked Tania of House of Molds to share some of her best resin casting tips to help crafters and jewelry makers get excellent results with silicone molds. 1. Wear gloves when handling molds and pouring resin. Not […]

Learn Resin Mold Making Without Driving Yourself Crazy

Posted on March 26, 2022March 11, 2023 by Katherine Swift
Learn Resin Mold Making Without Driving Yourself Crazy

So you’ve played around with resin long enough that you want to try making your own molds. Cool. When it comes to making a resin mold, here’s where you have to start: You need a model. Let me repeat it. You need a model. I get many email requests for help with a custom mold […]

10 Uncomfortable Truths About Resin Jewelry Molds

Posted on March 2, 2022March 11, 2023 by Katherine Swift
10 Uncomfortable Truths About Resin Jewelry Molds

If you’ve spent time on Instagram scrolling for jewelry inspo, you’ve seen trends like alcohol ink pendants and boho chic earrings. If you want to make them too, you can. All it takes using resin jewelry molds. But before jumping into making resin jewelry with molds, there are a few things you should know first. […]

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