Silicone Mold Making - Three Different Ways
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ต.ค. 2019
- Silicone molds can be made using lots of different strategies. in this video I explore 3 kinds of molds: open back molds, one-piece cut molds and rotation molds.
After the molds are made I use colored urethane resin to cast copies of the molded parts
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Would you like to mold and cast something but have no idea how to start? Send pics of your project to me and maybe I’ll do it as a TH-cam video.
Here’s a .pdf with the info:
www.dropbox.com/s/pjb0l6fr7zj... - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Here is a link to a downloadable PDF file with a list of the rubber, resins and waxes I use in my videos:
www.dropbox.com/s/kz6mhmf7v5vpy7l/Material%20and%20Suppliers.pdf?dl=0
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Great information, thank you!
I like your humor. Fair to say all 250,000 people watching this appreciate your enthusiasm as well.
This has to be one of the most entertaining and informative casting videos I’ve watched on TH-cam. Absolutely fantastic. Subscribed!
Wow, thanks Simon!
I never would have thought of the rotation mold, never. What a great way to save a lot of resin. Thank you, Robert!
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Vis video is not just useful, it's very calming, I love to hear that voice!
Maybe I should tag it Unintentional ASMR ! Thanks for the nice comment. 😍
I had a mild curiosity as to what it would require to even make a mold. And this video did NOT disappoint!! Fascinating process, excellent descriptions of the processes and the reasons for each. I'm just in awe, it looks like so much fun!! I don't doubt there's an incredible amount of experience that's required to do this correctly like this professional, but consider me inspired!! Thank you for sharing your expertise and satiating my desire to explore mold making (sorry if that's the wrong term, I'm new lol) great content! Thanks again 😊
As I’m watching this and seeing all work that goes into your work and time minus the edit that we don’t see but I can image even all the little stuff, its definitely a lot of work for this little guy! He’s cutie and does look fun to do!
I have a crystal container that has a design on the top and I couldn't figure out how to make a mold out of it until I saw you completely cover your cast then just cut it out! helped me allot! Thanks!!
Mold making/Casting will definitely be on the To-Do list for 2021. Thanks for video.
Soooo how did it go?
Thanks for all the videos. Very detailed and informative. I haven't poured a drop yet, but thanks to your videos, I'm hoping to avoid as many mistakes and frustrations as possible .Thanks again
Nice video, I've been doing 3D printing for a while and this video alone has convinced me I need to add resin molding to my repertoire of tools.
Thanks Alvaro. I’ve also been 3D printing for many years but have always sent files out to be printed. I am just now adding machines to my own studio. Molding and casting is a great compliment to 3D printing.
From an old metal moulder, great video. You've got me interested in resin casting. Well presented and enough information without overloading the learner. I have done some vulcanised rubber moulds for rings and other jewellery and this looks like an interesting new step to take. Thanks.
Love your videos. Look forward to the next one.
You make absolutely awesome videos! Thanks for taking the time to teach us how to do this.
Thanks so much for your nice comment!
you tell us all the tricks generously !!!, thanks man
Well taught, and fun too!
Thanks Robert!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Nice demo, and I also love your mold-maker's fidget spinner. :-) I am currently experiencing the newbie woes of using too much expensive silicone, alas. No matter how much college we have, we always are paying for our education, it seems. Thanks for the lesson!
The materials are expensive - no doubt!
I always try to focus the videos on the least expensive, most efficient way of doing things.
But the learning curve is steep and can be costly, especially when a mold doesn’t come out right.
Thanks so much for watching!
Very clear, practical and to the point video, full of tips for amateurs! I really apreciate your insights!
Thanks for your nice comment!
Like watching the great Paint Instructor Bob Ross! Thank you for all the tips and tricks. Timeless help lasts through the years!
Thank you so much, this is the first video I've seen from you, but it is the most useful mold making video I've ever watched. New subscriber.
+Zinzi Thanks!
Thank you a million times for this video. Great instructions, simple and a great sense of humor added making it informative and enjoyable. This is the first video of yours I’ve seen and I definitely joined. I can’t wait to see your other ones. Thanks again can’t wait to see the next one!
Thanks for watching Barbra!
This is an incredible source of information that is simultaneously very entertaining. Thank you so much for your hard work and great sense of humor!
Love how you teach the small details that sets us up for success.
You are amazing! I appreciate your humor, that added to the overall loveliness of the video for me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! ❤️
Thanks for your nice comment Mercedes!
Yes, very enjoyable
me too
Wow, I just got introduced to a whole new set of art forms, thanks man! Great Video
I really enjoyed seeing this and I learned a lot!
Hello, Robert 👋
I just want to say that you do so cool work. Your channel is fantastic. Now, after I watched your videos, I understood how many mistakes I made and what I should do in the other way. Thank you so much for sharing your experience here ❤️
I’m very happy you find my videos helpful. Thanks so much for your nice comment! ❤️
Really interesting instructional video, to the point. No "ballast" talk, just what you need.
I came here to learn about making silicon molds for resin but I left with some much more. A very inspirational video Robert, thanks heaps for sharing it!
Thanks Matthew!
abgsolutely amazing! love the different methods demonstrated and the tips thrown in along the way kept me focused and engaged!
You are the best thank you Robert I’ve learnt so much from you … I’m still looking back from your previous post TY x🇬🇧
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH 🤩🥰💖such a useful tutorial 💯 my fav part is when you said "almost like I know what I'm doing" when you were doing the rotatory cradle for the mold🤣🤣 that made me laugh 🤣
I love instructions from real expirienced people!!! Thanks Robert!!!
I appreciate it Hedi, thanks!
Ive watched this thing twice and I am amazed every time. Even the apple commercials were good in that joint. If you watch the video help him out and watch the ads too. this vide gave me a lot of confidence
Thanks for watching! Glad my video is helpful to you.
I love all of the old tools and techniques that you use. Watching you making these molds reminds me of Pa Bill. Thank you for your channel and videos.
Thanks for watching!
You're awesome! Not only was this video super detailed and instructive - but your charm and humour made ma laugh!
Thanks Emme! I appreciate your nice comment.
He's the best.
Very good video, thank you. I've made plaster molds but now I'm going to try silicone.
Thanks Crystal! Let us know how it goes.
I learned a neat trick for estimating amount of pour needed. After you set it up, before you mix your pour, fill with rice. Then pour rice into measuring cup to give you a fairly accurate measure of what you need. Works with me, but I add just a little more for good luck.
That's a great idea!
You were amazing!!! Thank you for this very helpful video !
Thanks for watching. Are you using moldmaking and casting in your projects?
Was such a treat watching your video. You explain so well and have such an upbeat attitude :) Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Thank you Annelize !
This was extremely helpful! Fab attention to detail in instructions x
Olivia Park Thanks Olivia, glad it was helpful!
This is a brilliant useful video, thank you for sharing :)
Thanks so much for watching!
Yea, I dig this guy ...and the dump truck he brings to carry all that Knowledge and Confidence along wit him. Lol Keep it rolling man
My knowledge and confidence dump truck was built by Tonka. 🙂
This was incredible! I wish I had your mastery in making molds.
Anyway, this channel is GOLD and you will arrive to millions of subscribers in no time!
I wish I had mastery in making molds too! Every object I cast brings a new set of challenges and make me feel like a beginner.
Incredibly interesting!!! A true master at work
Extremely thankful for this video. You are a genius
So we'll done! I've always wondered about the process. Wish they would have taught us more of that in Public school...
Thanks so much!
Thank Katie!
I love watching you. I love the silly things you say. I haven't watched for a while so it's really good to see you.
Hi, Robert , I love to watch your videos very much. You are my good teacher.
This is Jasmine from Shenzhen Yijiasan silicone Co, ltd, a leading China manufacturer of RTV2 for more than 15 years
Our main product is Tin cured silicone rubber and Platinum cured silicone rubber for mold making. Good quality
Ive been binge watching your whole channel recently and something occurred to me. Your use of plastic cups is brilliant because they're cheap, disposable, and low effort. But any time you need a box container, it suddenly involves a lot of work, effort, and materials. So I wondered if there was an equivalent to your cups for arbitrary sized boxes and the idea of vacuforming came to mind. Might be a quick, cheap, and easy way to quickly make your own "disposable" plastic boxes for castings. Just an idea
Like a tissue box or something
Packing tape and cardstock
Lego?
Thanks! I am getting into leather working. I plan on using your techniques to make molds of smartphones to make wet form cases. Great information!
That's a great idea Jonathon!
Good lord, The amount of useful tips in this video! Awesome Thanks!
thank you for sharing. You are very inspiring, keep it up!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I just found your videos. I had to subscribe after watching. You have such a soft voice and I love your techniques!
Thanks for watching Paula!
Brilliant! Loved this!
Thanks for watching!
Great rundown!! Loved this!!
Thanks Manny!
I was fascinated by this video Robert. You have many talents, not just as a puppet maker but as an instructor too. I subscribed to your channel because the work you do is superb. Thank you so much.
Wow, thanks Jenny! I appreciate it.
Awesome video. Extremely helpful.
Rob... first time seeing your videos. I been doing casting for a few years, you have same great tips and tricks and methodology that I can really use, especially slicing small pieces of rubber to use as spacers... who woulda though =] Great video, thank you!! I just subscribed.
Glad you found my video helpful. Thanks for watching!
I just stumbled across you and this video, very cool. I like it a lot! Thank you :)
My most popular video by far! So glad you found my channel. I’m always on the lookout for projects and ideas. Let me know if there’s something you’ll like to see me cover.
i appreciate u posting all the infos u used!!! thank u very much! and may God bless u!!
Thanks Donna!
Very interesting to watch. I will try to make some molds. Great job.
Thanks! Feel free to ask questions if you run into issues along the way. Let us know how they come out!
Thank you for your knowledge, greetings from Colombia.
Just watched my first one of your videos, thought is your some kind of mad scientist. Lol great job.
I simply love your channel. Your a clever man and your explication and demonstration are so good, who can mess up. Your right rubber is expensive! But it turned out fantastic!! Thank you so much. I’m old enough to be your mom but I learn so well with you. Thank you so much. See on the next really fun experiment! Take care and be safe.
Thanks Sylvie! You take care as well! ❤️
Really wonderful tuition. Thank you!
Great video! I love to see, I learn a lot of
Glad you like it, thanks for watching!
A high modulus of elongation. Fantastic description. I will use this again. Nice. Lol.
So awesome 👏 😎 thank you for sharing!!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you very much for your reply Robert - appreciate it
Thank You Very Much for your kind Sharing
you, sir, are a master at your craft.
Yes, thank you, I learned a lot from this one video.
Thanks Burt, I’m glad you found it useful.
Sir, I thoroughly enjoyed watching your skill at work.
Thank you Anna, I appreciate hearing from you. Thanks for watching my videos!
Thank you for this video! About to make my first mold :)
I came across your video. Played it and it made me your fan. Learnt a lot from you. Very informative. The way you describe everything in addition to your humor is awesome. Learning has never been so fun before. Lots of respects from Pakistan.
Thanks for watching!
just love watching you thanks
Oh wao you are amazing🙌🏼 never stop doing what you know and love
Your acknowledge it's brilliant
Thank you for the video!! 💗
Thanks for watching!
Wow this is so good. Even to a newbie like me! Salute!
Amazing Video!!!! thankyouuuuuu
You are very neat person!!
You amaize yourself!!!
Lots of love
Amazing work. Thank you
Thanks Katie!
Adorei a aula muito obrigado por partilhar seu conhecimento
Thank you for the very informative instructions.
You’re welcome. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
I thought at the beginning you were doing this as a hobby, I was amazed when you said you did it for a living.
I don’t know how to make these TH-cam videos but will ask the children when I see them next.
I don’t even know how to post photos but I’ve rotationally cast pieces 1metre tall, ship figureheads, reproduction ivories to fool dealers, pieces for museums and artists.
You’re wasting so much rubber and having to cut molds. I can’t believe that.
I stopped years ago but I think it’s worth a little comeback.
I’ll get the children to show me how to make videos and post them, maybe I can teach you how it’s really done.
I’m not trying to be rude but you’ve learned this through trial and error.
Be sure to let us know when you post your videos. I look forward to learning from you. Thanks!
I have a tip for the rotational casting. You will find that the mould deteriorates quite quickly compared to open moulds. This is because the heat and styrene generated are not allowed to escape in the hardening process. Once a fortnight we would pour in some silicone thinned down to a watery consistency with white spirit and leave it rotating for a few hours this will be absorbed by the dry parts and give you hopefully three times the life of a mould.
Before use empty it and cast a plaster piece to help dry it up.
Hope it helps.
Good idea!
Really appreciate your work Robert! Wondering how do you decide when to mold a vent to release air? Would it be for any one piece cut molds or certain requirements? Thank you for your time & energy
I think of a vents as basically just being chimneys. As the resin fills the mold it rises and the air gets pushed above it to the top. Any place the shape of the mold will trap air you put a vent there.
I would love to see a “how to” for the rotator. Love how detailed your videos are! Thank you!!!
Do you mean a how to video about making a rotator? I am thinking about doing one. If you haven’t seen it, check out this rotocasting video:
th-cam.com/video/fWXVj-kI1Io/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching!
Robert,
My first time viewing your video, by far the best instructions/videos after 15 months of researching. I've loved crafting all my life. My grandparents raised me. They were poor but rich in love, I was truly blessed 😃. My grandmother taught me how to inexpensively craft. Amazing what you can make out of nothing. Salt dough ornaments were one of my favorites as a child I later taught to many classes.
What product would you recommend for resin molds that would be the best for repeated use along with expense.
Thank you so much :)
I am now off to watch more of your videos :)
Dewey McQueen The cost is the biggest obstacle to resin casting in silicone molds. The materials are expensive and I’ve never found low-cost versions. Resin wears the molds out so they have a relatively short life. And it’s very useful to have pressure and vacuum equipment to deal with removing the air. Unfortunately it’s an expensive hobby. I Wish I had a better answer for you. Thanks so much for watching my videos!
Have enjoyed every video I have seen today. And yes, I've been bingeing. 😅
Nice video, thanks for sharing 👍🏼
Oh my... It makes so much sense to cut rouch now that I know it xD thank you it helped a lot
Glad you found the video helpful Jill. Thanks for watching!
Nice!!! Excellent doings!
Hi there, 1st time viewing & I just subscribed & I’m sooooooo glad I came across your channel. This was seriously extremely educational, your teaching technique is absolutely awesome & very easy to follow, I’ve just started using resin myself & one of my mates who is a chef dropped one of his knifes & the handle broke & he asked if I could have an attempt at fixing it with resin & I said I’ll give it a go, I’m thinking I’ll have to make a silicone mold 1st. I’ll tell you what big brother must be watching because I didn’t even search for mold making & boom your video popped up.
I’m so so soooooo thankful that you made this video, you have definitely set me in the right direction & I feel a bit more confident in having a go at making a mold & possible fixing my mates knife.
Now that I’ve found your channel & subscribed I look forward to watching more of your videos & learning a lot more. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge & skills 👍👍
Glad you find my videos useful. Thanks for watching!
All my respect you are expert ❤
We always choose to give our Gratitude and Appreciation for all that crosses our paths daily 💯 🙏 Gratefulness
VERY useful tutorial thank you.
Glad you found it useful Craig.
Thank you sooo much for the idea of a "witness cup"... genius! You're the man. Happy Holidays!
Like most things, I didn’t invent witness cups. Picked it up somewhere along the way. The credit belongs to some actual genius.
awesome tutorial
What a delightful human being!
Thanks for your nice comment!
That was enjoyable to watch 🙂.well done...