Dude you should get a Patreon! I follow a few artist on there, just a couple bucks a month but you get a few hundred people doing that & that’s a nice little chunk that can be put to supplies. I always say artists need patrons and the world needs art! Love your stuff!
Here is a modification to your mold process that I would try. Mix up a teaspoon or less of blue, and a teaspoon or less of white and brush on the silicone onto the casting figure. Then install the walls of the mold and measure with rice and divide by 3. Then run the left-over silicone through a food processor or blender to the consistency of blue cheese crumbles or cottage cheese. Then mix your two parts of liquid silicone, and add the 1/3 part silicone crumbles, mix, and pour. (and you can continue to recycle the molds this way). TBH, you can probably mix way less liquid silicone this way. Break it down into 8ths or 16ths, because the silicone is going to adhere to silicone.
Amazing! I have been wanting to make my own craft molds, but have been a little… scared? Overwhelmed? THANK YOU for going STEP BY STEP, even “keeping notes” on the form! A++
I dont mean to be offtopic but does any of you know a way to get back into an instagram account..? I was stupid lost the login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.
The last place I thought I would see a Wests Mastoid Retractor pop in! If you need a larger one they are called Travers Retractors and there is also the Norfolk and Norwich Retractor- same as a Travers but with deeper blades. Great video for people starting to make molds and thank you.
To prevent leaks, you can pour a small amount of silicone to seal the edges and let it firm up before adding additional amounts. This had to be done in the bad old days of limited choices. I.e. SmoothOn 724 urethane.
Can you use this type mold on real food like a pie? Or will the pie collapse when the silicone is poured on it in the box? You make this look very simple. You have a new subscriber here!
foos is tricky. it will probably collapse and most likely not be compatible with the food. You would have to seal the food somehow. Silicone sticks to porous surfaces. If it were me, I'd get a 3D scan of the pie and then do a 3d print, and then mold it. You would get every little tiny detail :)
Will this material let you cast with clear acrylics or do you know of something else that will come out clear but be strong enough for like a door handle or lever?
yes, some clear epoxies work- but some don't. There are so many different types of clear- you just have to find the silicone that's compatible with the resin. Artie at a shop called Douglas and Sturgess in Richmond California knows everything about that- give him a call- great resource. There's big differences between clear resins and poly-urethane resins- and how clear you want it. Some are way more toxic too.
Hello love your Video ' I have a question for you. For duplicating or making small 1/72 scale Model aircraft kits parts and scratch building from Silicone molds which product for mold making is best to use please.they have so many for MODEL MAKING .
honestly all that stuff is probably done with injections molds because the pieces are so small. The silicone I use could work- it's just hard to get it into all the little tiny spaces :)
Is it possible to a block mold for a bird? Something around 9"-1' high, 6" wide? Basically a life size bird? You mention how your example is using a small item so I am wondering about larger items. Thank you! Great instruction by the way.
No knowledge at all but given all the different 3d printing material out there today I would guess there is something that could be working out, actually going to research that as well !
Hello how are you? I am trying to mould shoes into a clear box , I am on smooth on, you are using the smooth on 15 , but it says the, 14T, 19T, 20T, and 31T Are certified skin safe ., but the one I have been seeing everyone use it the 15 slow or 16 fast. Please can u help me out to figure out what's main diffrrence. I want mine to be block like this and to keep using it for a long rime thanks for video
Hey i have 2 questions. I bought the same mold maker as you. Can i mix 2 different molding making agents and if i run out of mold maker and it let it sit will i be able to pour more on top of the dried up half mold
14:58 If you can't find your chisel, isopropyl alcohol seems to magically break the bond between hot melt glue and anything smooth. That is if you can find any to buy during covid.
Great Videos, thanks. Can you explain the reason why molds needs to be vacuumed while cast require pressure tank? I want to start coping parts and want to know what equipment i should buy, and if some of it i can skip. tnx.
Forget pressure and vacuum both. Pressure doesn´t remove airbubbles, just makes them smaller. In my opinion best way is to put mold in vacuum to make shure. Excuse if i am wrong, anybody..?
Itay well vacuum pressure tank is pretty pricey especially for beginners or for hobby purpose not professional uses ~ if you wanna safe the money a bit, you can mix a small amount of silicon then brush them onto the piece you wanna cast, using brush (like a cheap one so you don’t mind ruining it with silicon) or maybe using a small paint spatula, I personally recommend using the brush. With a thin layer of silicon and a little pressure while you brush the silicon on, it’s nearly impossible to create bubble on the piece you cast and ruin the mold, and once the thin layer is cured, you can put continue put the outer layer like how he did in this video, even if you have bubbles during this step which you’ll, it doesn’t effect the mold either, the small stream pouring he did is helpful as well
@@NgocAnh-ef5gr ... I agree ... brushing on a thin "detail coat" into the nooks and crannies will protect the most important part, the actual surface, from any bubbles in the rest of the pour. But don't let that coat cure before you complete the mold pour or you may get a hairline where the new rubber meets the cured rubber.
When I made resin castings many years ago, I used a powder type mold material in a recycled cardboard waxed milk container. Had no problems with leaks of course, and just cut or peeled the milk carton off the mold when done. Could this work or also use a plastic drink container? Wish I could remember the brand name of the powdered mold material... it was very easy to use and set up in 15 to 30 minutes if I remember correctly. Very fast time.
Yep! I've used all sorts of recycled plastic and wax coated containers if they fit. Why waste time making something if someone already did it for you :)
Awesome video that will really help, thanks! I have a question though, what if your orniment doesnt have a flush flat base..like a skull...do you just place the skull flat on the wooden pannel and glue the areas of the skull which are touching the wooden pannel? hope that makes sence, thanks
I make a little conical shaped pour spout that lifts the piece off the wood and provides a little funnel to pour the resin into the piece. You can probably see an example somewhere in a mold video :)
Would you be so kind as to tell me whether or not each of those buckets contains a gallon of material or if it's a gallon total for the gallon kit? I found another brand and they're gallon kit has a half gallon per jug. I was going to go with it cuz it's a bit cheaper but if it turns out to be half the amount of product then it's not that much cheaper LOL and I can't find a good enough picture of the mold star 15 to be able to read the product label.
hi I want to make some molds of some sculptures I'm betwin 15 or 30 hardness what you suggest . I m afraid of 15 could deform and 30 could be be that flexible . that is in advance !
Do you make molds for other people. I would like a couple of molds but really don't want to make them myself. If you don't make them for others, do you know anyone who will? Thanks
Hi There! I'm going to be making a mask for Halloween - where would you recommend putting the cast opening seam on something like that? it would be sort of a bowl, oval shape curved enough to fit the front of a person's face (it will also be my first time casting anything ever haha) Thanks in advance! Your videos are very informative!
Thanks! I would run the seam around the edges- so the mask is like a like of cheese between bread- easy to clean off that way without messing up any detail on the front :)
i want to make a copy of a really expensive figure at home for my living room (got little kids so i want to be safe for that point haha) is there a spray to protect the figure from the silicon? i have the fear that i willl stick on the figure.
it's tricky- depends on the surface- I use Universal mold release- but it could leave a film. But if it's a smooth surface- non-pourous- the silicone should peel off without damaging the piece- but if it's old or antique- paint etc. could peel...
I hope you see this I do have a question. I'm trying to recast a pair of resin ears, can I put the resin ears in a silicone mold or do I need to use something different?
Hey I’m currently trying to make a cast of my sculpture but the link you provide for the resin confuses me, I thought the yellow and blue bottles are the silicone for the mold process
@@SteveFerrera Thanks for your reply 🌸,but I ask about silicone is their any side effect /bad effect on breathing, specially I use a different type , tin cure rubber silicone ,which have one jar of silicone and a bottle of hardner
Great well paced video! Which type of silicon do you use to make a mold from natural air based clay and then can use to cast resin? Do you have any recommendations for the mold material and resin ? Thanks!
silicone doesn't like porous surfaces so air based clay is difficult. You would have to seal it with something. But I'm not sure what because I don't really use air clay. And then I'd use Smooth Cast 300 for the resin- as long as it's compatible with the silicone :)
I heard from Reynold's and read on Amazon reviews that the Universal Mold release will stick to silicon and should never be used as a release agent for silicon molds. What is this magic?
I think the point of using old molds was because it’s made from the same silicone so it has the same flexibility and isn’t rigid. I’m guessing that some other type of mass that has the same flexibility like other types of silicone. I’m curious whether sprinkling in harder matter that is much smaller in mass would work like pebbles to reduce the amount of fresh silicone used by a bit. But I like the idea of recycling molds that have surpassed their usefulness.
@steve ferrera any possible way you could show the best way to make a 2 part mold for a tire or wheel? i make many scale model parts, but i cant seem to get a mold for like a model car tire to come out correctly... any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hmmm. sounds simple- but you'd have to have an entry point for the resin that would always leave a mark. You could pour into the center with a bunch of sprues like a wagon wheel- then have a bunch of air vents. definitley pressure cast.
If you pressure cast the resin you do. There are tons of little surface bubbles in the silicone you can't really see- but pressure cast resin will blast the resin into them-
Amazing presentation Steve! Thank you for sharing the step by step processes. This has been very helpful 😊
Dude you should get a Patreon! I follow a few artist on there, just a couple bucks a month but you get a few hundred people doing that & that’s a nice little chunk that can be put to supplies. I always say artists need patrons and the world needs art! Love your stuff!
Cricket, the art world needs more angels like you!
Here is a modification to your mold process that I would try.
Mix up a teaspoon or less of blue, and a teaspoon or less of white and brush on the silicone onto the casting figure. Then install the walls of the mold and measure with rice and divide by 3. Then run the left-over silicone through a food processor or blender to the consistency of blue cheese crumbles or cottage cheese. Then mix your two parts of liquid silicone, and add the 1/3 part silicone crumbles, mix, and pour. (and you can continue to recycle the molds this way). TBH, you can probably mix way less liquid silicone this way. Break it down into 8ths or 16ths, because the silicone is going to adhere to silicone.
time to buy an industrial blender :)
Love that he explains every single aspect of this process including his own techniques and why he uses them! Brilliant BRILLIANT tutorial video!
Thanks for watching :)
first video I've seen someone recycle silicon
Rice.
Would have thought water, but rice is better. I would have never considered it in a million years, but now I will be using the rice. Thx!
The foam core video was great.
thanks!
Amazing! I have been wanting to make my own craft molds, but have been a little… scared? Overwhelmed? THANK YOU for going STEP BY STEP, even “keeping notes” on the form! A++
Thanks for watching :)
Nice work!
I'm so in love with your channel lol that puppet
thanks!
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. This is an invaluable resource to a novice like me.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!
Thanks!
Thanks again Steve! Glad you're still making videos for us 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👌❤️
Great tutorial. I'm about to attempt molding for the first time on my latest sculpture, and I am beyond scared. 0_0
I dont mean to be offtopic but does any of you know a way to get back into an instagram account..?
I was stupid lost the login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.
@Lawrence Ayaan instablaster ;)
Good luck!
The last place I thought I would see a Wests Mastoid Retractor pop in! If you need a larger one they are called Travers Retractors and there is also the Norfolk and Norwich Retractor- same as a Travers but with deeper blades. Great video for people starting to make molds and thank you.
Its actually a Weitlaner Retractor
thanks!
this was very informative and helpful. thank you!
Thanks for watching !
Good work in one piece mold. Do you have some videos of the 3-piece silicone mold for the large piece?
nothing substantial :(
Thank you Steve 🤗very detailed and interesting video, I didn't know some of the shacks and they will help in the future)
Thanks for checking them out! Gotta resin casting tutorial I'm uploading tomorrow :)
Thank you for making this video. I am learning so much and I love your foamboard idea!
Glad it was helpful!
Good job
👍🏼
Great video man, very to them point and extremely informative. Sharing your quirks and things you’ve learned is a HUGE help.
Yes, great video! I like the detailed info. OCD away!!!
thanks! Sometimes i wonder if that obscure info. is annoying :)
Amazing to watch
Thanks for watching :)
Great video and love the wizard 🧙♂️
Awesome video! Love the wizard guy.
Awesome video! Great tips!
Fantastic video, thank you!
Thanks for watching !
RICE! Genius.
To prevent leaks, you can pour a small amount of silicone to seal the edges and let it firm up before adding additional amounts. This had to be done in the bad old days of limited choices. I.e. SmoothOn 724 urethane.
i like :)
Can you use this type mold on real food like a pie? Or will the pie collapse when the silicone is poured on it in the box? You make this look very simple. You have a new subscriber here!
foos is tricky. it will probably collapse and most likely not be compatible with the food. You would have to seal the food somehow. Silicone sticks to porous surfaces. If it were me, I'd get a 3D scan of the pie and then do a 3d print, and then mold it. You would get every little tiny detail :)
Can you dye the resin before you pour it?
Will this material let you cast with clear acrylics or do you know of something else that will come out clear but be strong enough for like a door handle or lever?
yes, some clear epoxies work- but some don't. There are so many different types of clear- you just have to find the silicone that's compatible with the resin. Artie at a shop called Douglas and Sturgess in Richmond California knows everything about that- give him a call- great resource. There's big differences between clear resins and poly-urethane resins- and how clear you want it. Some are way more toxic too.
Good work 👍🏻
thanks!
Great video
thanks for watching!
Hello love your Video ' I have a question for you. For duplicating or making small 1/72 scale Model aircraft kits parts and scratch building from Silicone molds which product for mold making is best to use please.they have so many for MODEL MAKING .
honestly all that stuff is probably done with injections molds because the pieces are so small. The silicone I use could work- it's just hard to get it into all the little tiny spaces :)
Thank you for this in-depth silicon mold tips and tricks! But is it possible to make a 2 piece mold? Would there me any complications?
perfectly fine. Just make sure you get the special release spray that allows to two halves to separate!
Having cut 3" foam with a scalpel, I'm kicking myself for not knowing there was a tool for it
Thank. You.
Is it possible to a block mold for a bird? Something around 9"-1' high, 6" wide? Basically a life size bird? You mention how your example is using a small item so I am wondering about larger items. Thank you! Great instruction by the way.
yes- but if the wings are outstretched it could get big :)
I hope your still around where you get be gallon of silicon like that at ?
Could i 3D print my own custom parts and use those instead of an already made figure?
No knowledge at all but given all the different 3d printing material out there today I would guess there is something that could be working out, actually going to research that as well !
works just fine. A made a lot of molds from things I 3D printed
totally
Hello how are you? I am trying to mould shoes into a clear box , I am on smooth on, you are using the smooth on 15 , but it says the, 14T, 19T, 20T, and 31T Are certified skin safe ., but the one I have been seeing everyone use it the 15 slow or 16 fast. Please can u help me out to figure out what's main diffrrence. I want mine to be block like this and to keep using it for a long rime thanks for video
I'm not familiar with skin safe silicones. Arty at Douglas and Sturgess in San Francisco would have that answer though.
Hey i have 2 questions. I bought the same mold maker as you. Can i mix 2 different molding making agents and if i run out of mold maker and it let it sit will i be able to pour more on top of the dried up half mold
yes. using the Moldstar it will bond to the cured part no problem.
14:58 If you can't find your chisel, isopropyl alcohol seems to magically break the bond between hot melt glue and anything smooth. That is if you can find any to buy during covid.
good to know ! I got a 5 gallon bucket of it :)
Great Videos, thanks. Can you explain the reason why molds needs to be vacuumed while cast require pressure tank?
I want to start coping parts and want to know what equipment i should buy, and if some of it i can skip. tnx.
Forget pressure and vacuum both. Pressure doesn´t remove airbubbles, just makes them smaller. In my opinion best way is to put mold in vacuum to make shure. Excuse if i am wrong, anybody..?
Itay well vacuum pressure tank is pretty pricey especially for beginners or for hobby purpose not professional uses ~ if you wanna safe the money a bit, you can mix a small amount of silicon then brush them onto the piece you wanna cast, using brush (like a cheap one so you don’t mind ruining it with silicon) or maybe using a small paint spatula, I personally recommend using the brush. With a thin layer of silicon and a little pressure while you brush the silicon on, it’s nearly impossible to create bubble on the piece you cast and ruin the mold, and once the thin layer is cured, you can put continue put the outer layer like how he did in this video, even if you have bubbles during this step which you’ll, it doesn’t effect the mold either, the small stream pouring he did is helpful as well
@@NgocAnh-ef5gr ... I agree ... brushing on a thin "detail coat" into the nooks and crannies will protect the most important part, the actual surface, from any bubbles in the rest of the pour. But don't let that coat cure before you complete the mold pour or you may get a hairline where the new rubber meets the cured rubber.
Do I need to seal my msla resin printer, 3d prints before pouring silicon on them? If yes what do you recommend to use for sealing the model
Did you already mold the print.?
I dont think you need to seal it, as it's a non-pourous surface. but def use a mold release.
When I made resin castings many years ago, I used a powder type mold material in a recycled cardboard waxed milk container. Had no problems with leaks of course, and just cut or peeled the milk carton off the mold when done. Could this work or also use a plastic drink container? Wish I could remember the brand name of the powdered mold material... it was very easy to use and set up in 15 to 30 minutes if I remember correctly. Very fast time.
Yep! I've used all sorts of recycled plastic and wax coated containers if they fit. Why waste time making something if someone already did it for you :)
Awesome video that will really help, thanks!
I have a question though, what if your orniment doesnt have a flush flat base..like a skull...do you just place the skull flat on the wooden pannel and glue the areas of the skull which are touching the wooden pannel? hope that makes sence, thanks
I make a little conical shaped pour spout that lifts the piece off the wood and provides a little funnel to pour the resin into the piece. You can probably see an example somewhere in a mold video :)
Would you be so kind as to tell me whether or not each of those buckets contains a gallon of material or if it's a gallon total for the gallon kit? I found another brand and they're gallon kit has a half gallon per jug. I was going to go with it cuz it's a bit cheaper but if it turns out to be half the amount of product then it's not that much cheaper LOL and I can't find a good enough picture of the mold star 15 to be able to read the product label.
the "gallon" kits are actually 2 gallons. so one gallon each of part A and B :)
Probably a long shot but is there a chance you could make a tutorial on a two piece mold?
will put on my to do list :)
excellent tutorial. Does anyone by any chance know if such moulds are possible using PLA 3d pen models ?
not sure of the answer here :)
hi I want to make some molds of some sculptures I'm betwin 15 or 30 hardness what you suggest . I m afraid of 15 could deform and 30 could be be that flexible . that is in advance !
just go thicker on the softer silicone to balance the flexibility
Do you make molds for other people. I would like a couple of molds but really don't want to make them myself. If you don't make them for others, do you know anyone who will? Thanks
I don't, sorry. But I have seen toy makers on Instagram offering their services :)
Hi There! I'm going to be making a mask for Halloween - where would you recommend putting the cast opening seam on something like that? it would be sort of a bowl, oval shape curved enough to fit the front of a person's face (it will also be my first time casting anything ever haha) Thanks in advance! Your videos are very informative!
Thanks! I would run the seam around the edges- so the mask is like a like of cheese between bread- easy to clean off that way without messing up any detail on the front :)
i want to make a copy of a really expensive figure at home for my living room (got little kids so i want to be safe for that point haha) is there a spray to protect the figure from the silicon? i have the fear that i willl stick on the figure.
it's tricky- depends on the surface- I use Universal mold release- but it could leave a film. But if it's a smooth surface- non-pourous- the silicone should peel off without damaging the piece- but if it's old or antique- paint etc. could peel...
I hope you see this I do have a question.
I'm trying to recast a pair of resin ears, can I put the resin ears in a silicone mold or do I need to use something different?
yep! resin is a great materials for taking molds :)
Great help. I have given a try, but still I wasn't able to get a perfect output. I need you help.
takes practice. I made many mistakes before I started getting good castings :)
Hello question, why didn't u just use a container then making the container?
I usually want it to be a very specific size- so I don't waste silicone :)
How do you Mold something round. Like a ball for example?
same way really. cut right down the middle :)
@@SteveFerrera❤ How about a terra cotta flat ish sun face?! Or a coat hook?
Using glass cutting oil for a release on sun face...😅 Will it work?! TY
Hey I’m currently trying to make a cast of my sculpture but the link you provide for the resin confuses me, I thought the yellow and blue bottles are the silicone for the mold process
Yellow and blue square containers are the resin- the round blue gallons are the silicone :)
Do we need a respirator while working making silicone molds also?
it's not like resin that will fume and gas- but it wouldn't hurt to wear one :)
How many casts can you make with a mold like this? P.S. Great videos!
thanks! usually 30-35 molds
Hi , why you wear a mask on your face, is the silicone having any bad side effects on breath?
the resin will off gas when its setting up. You don't want to breathe that :)
@@SteveFerrera
Thanks for your reply 🌸,but I ask about silicone is their any side effect /bad effect on breathing, specially I use a different type , tin cure rubber silicone ,which have one jar of silicone and a bottle of hardner
How much does the silicone shrink on average? Does that affect your pour?
almost none :)
Great well paced video! Which type of silicon do you use to make a mold from natural air based clay and then can use to cast resin? Do you have any recommendations for the mold material and resin ? Thanks!
silicone doesn't like porous surfaces so air based clay is difficult. You would have to seal it with something. But I'm not sure what because I don't really use air clay. And then I'd use Smooth Cast 300 for the resin- as long as it's compatible with the silicone :)
Could you use this to cast spures of models
possibly- small skinny stuff id better with injection molds.
I heard from Reynold's and read on Amazon reviews that the Universal Mold release will stick to silicon and should never be used as a release agent for silicon molds. What is this magic?
8:44
It's universal mold release. Maybe those people are wrong, idk. 🤷🏼
yeah the universal doesn't work for silicone to silicone- but there is a spray specifically for that :)
Neat
Thanks for watching !
can you make a video for a candle mold
not really my thing, but it's very similar- just specific tips and tricks for that process- but lots of good vids out there...
What else can be used as filler?
I think the point of using old molds was because it’s made from the same silicone so it has the same flexibility and isn’t rigid. I’m guessing that some other type of mass that has the same flexibility like other types of silicone.
I’m curious whether sprinkling in harder matter that is much smaller in mass would work like pebbles to reduce the amount of fresh silicone used by a bit. But I like the idea of recycling molds that have surpassed their usefulness.
never seen pebbles. don't see why it wouldnt work
Thank you for the detailed explanation. But the creepy puppet was disturbing.
he def needs a bath
I wnanana make one pweeses howooww???
Do.you need air holes
for more complex pieces- yeah
How do you do this with a helmet?
can do a two or multi piece mold- but injection mold would prob be best :)
link for the foam core?
If you are in USA, you can get foam core sheets in the crafts area OR office supply area at Walmart, DollarTree, even Walgreens.
I usually by the 4x8 sheets you can get at most local art stores :)
Chinese factories use cement.
anyone else really wanna eat that?
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@steve ferrera any possible way you could show the best way to make a 2 part mold for a tire or wheel? i make many scale model parts, but i cant seem to get a mold for like a model car tire to come out correctly... any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hmmm. sounds simple- but you'd have to have an entry point for the resin that would always leave a mark. You could pour into the center with a bunch of sprues like a wagon wheel- then have a bunch of air vents. definitley pressure cast.
Don't need a degasser for that silicone! You're leading people the wrong way.
If you pressure cast the resin you do. There are tons of little surface bubbles in the silicone you can't really see- but pressure cast resin will blast the resin into them-
ever get black mold on your block mould? jk
hmmmmm never...
;p
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Please get rid of the puppet. I feel like I am watching a really stupid kid's show. Man it up a bit, eh?
noooooo. you have insulted the drunk wizard