Should I use plastic resin casting molds or silicone molds for epoxy resin jewelry and crafts? Knowing the difference between plastic and silicone molds is important to getting the results you want. Both types of molds can work with a variety of resins, but knowing the limitations of each is essential to making sure your […]
Category: Molds and Mold Making
How to make a silicone mold for resin or polymer clay
If you’ve been wondering how to make a silicone mold, you will love this project. Here are the easy steps to creating a silicone mold with two-part silicone mold putty. Two-part silicone mold putty is easy to use because you don’t need fancy equipment to measure it to make a mold. You can also have […]
How to apply mold release to a detailed mold
If you are working with silicone molds, you may have wondered how to apply mold release to a detailed mold. I’m going to walk you through those steps so you can be sure your resin charms demold for you as you expect! And if you’re wondering why this is important, then you will want to […]
Resin sticks to silicone – Why does my resin stick to silicone?
Using resin in a silicone mold is a fun way to make resin crafts and jewelry. Until it isn’t. Sometimes resin sticks to silicone and will not release. Why does resin stick to silicone? Here’s how this can happen: Your silicone mold is at the end of its useful life. Unfortunately, silicone molds don’t […]
Casting resin in candle molds – Resin experiments
by Penny Reid This is a resin experiment that worked …mostly! I found this mold in the bargain bin of my local art store. It had 6 rectangles, approximately 1-inch x 1.2 inches, and is meant for candles. I’m not sure how they are used, not being a candle hobbyist, but the price was right […]
Alternative resin molds – Using stamp pads as 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 project, I wanted to try stamp pads as alternative resin molds. Supplies and equipment used: Alumilite Amazing Casting resin 2 inch wide masking tape Stamp pads without […]
Casting resin in a soap mold – Not a good idea!
I get lots of questions about using molds, not designed for resin, including casting resin in a soap mold. Sometimes non-traditional molds work, sometimes they don’t. In cleaning up my studio this week, I found a plastic soap mold. It was at that point that I thought to myself, “How a big a disaster can […]
Selecting a model for your mold – resin mold making tips
When it comes to making a resin mold, regardless of what kind, style, etc., there is one basic place to start: You need a model. Let me say it again. You need a model. I get numerous email requests for help with a custom mold only to find out the resin crafter doesn’t have a […]
Silicone mold resin casting tips – using resin in silicone molds
Five silicone mold casting tips Casting resin for jewelry and crafts can be a little intimidating, especially if you are a resin beginner. Recently, I asked Tania of House of Molds to share some of her best silicone mold resin casting tips to help crafters and jewelry makers get amazing results with silicone molds. 1. […]
How to cast resin into a silicone mold
Wondering how to cast resin into a silicone mold? It isn’t difficult. Here are the easy steps to follow to have you casting resin into silicone molds with awesome success! Step 1: Select your silicone mold Silicone molds are great for casting resin. They are very flexible and come in all shapes and sizes. We […]