Using a Vacuum Former to Make Molds! | Mold Press
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- I got sent a link to this machine called Mold Press! It's a vacuum former & can make molds with plastic sheets! Let me know what you think of it!
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UPDATED COMMENT since I watched your video all the way through. We use these in the dental office to make whitening trays and mouth guards and you can get different gauges of material that will produce more detail. Mold release can be really helpful, also when the plastic is heated, depending on the brand it will let off gasses that may be inhibiting the cure of the resin, which may mean that you will need to wash the mold after it cools with soap and water, and then dry the mold as you know water and resin do not mix lol. ALSO check out The Crafsman as HE JUST posted a video a few days ago about a different brand of vacuum former that has a much larger surface area, he addressed a lot of troubleshooting issues, with creasing and detail capture. Go check it out and you may be able to find his machine that he uses. I believe the machine he was uses has different gauges of plastic that are thicker or thinner depending on your needs. Also, letting it sag more or less with allow it to be thinner or thicker that may help with detail. I always let mine sag quite a bit for whitening trays as it captures a lot more anatomy detail and fits better. That combined with mold release will allow you to reuse the molds. I HOPE THAT HELPS!!
I agree totally! I used this also when I made bleach trays. She needs different plastic sheets. She is using the hard plastic which could be useful as a negative.
You are using a home craft machine in a dentist office?
@@1tinac no its a bigger industrial type one but it does the same thing. We used it to make bleach trays.
Helpful tips, thank you. It seems quite a minefield!
I was going to say the same thing! I wonder if you could use a mouth guard material? Idk much about the plastics but I think there are vacuumed formed silicone molds for resin. Maybe just a different sheet of material?
If you watch Adam Savage hes been using industrial version of this for years. He also teaches you how to make your own badass one. Much bigger and legit. Vacuformers. But this is awesome too!
Do you have a link to where Savage shows how to make a homemade version of this?
@@sortathesame8701 I cant find it..I do have his video on one...th-cam.com/video/Cacr1WeKOzY/w-d-xo.html
@@sortathesame8701 and this how to.. th-cam.com/video/Gx66mS7U2vY/w-d-xo.html
@@sortathesame8701 or this th-cam.com/video/O790OvRy1rc/w-d-xo.html
I was gonna say this.
I’ve never had a good experience with that kind of material and resin. The resin’s heat melt it changing the shape of the piece, in my experience.
I guess a 3D printer and silicone would be the best choice for making moldes. You can design whatever it’s in your imagination and bring them to life 😀 and make awesome pieces! Have a great week! 🙋🏻♂️
I’m so glad to see you trying this out because I was considering getting it!
Girl don't feel bad IM SO HAPPY THERE IS ANOTHER PERSON LIKE YOU WHO IS HONEST WITH THEIR REVIEWS! ☺☺ I've actually been interested in getting one because I use a lot of UV resin and I was looking for an alternative to making molds at home, in the end I think ill stick with liquid silicone BUT it would have been so cool if this had been more convenient! Keep making your videos, they are amazing, you are amazing, keep going!
I totally feel grateful for your honesty about that product or any product!
That's what I'm waiting for since it was introduced! So excited to watch you using that... love you!!! 🥰
Thank for buying and sharing. Saved a lot of ppl some money. ❤️
I appreciate you being honest and saving us money. You are always very honest about things, that is why we trust your opinion. I have bought many products because you gave it your stamp of approval or showed us what it can do. It works both ways. thank you.
I really like the look of the softer curing resin. They were very pretty.
@evanandkatelyn have a vacuum former. Maybe they can give you some tips. They used theirs to do something involving a potato and resin lol.
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Omgosh that’s sounds amazing haha I’ll have to go check that out!
You did an honest review after really testing it thoroughly for using with resin. Excellent video!!!
Thanks so much for doing the test! I literally had this in my Michael’s cart! I’ve seen makeup & effects artists use these on TV shows w clay and always wanted to have an at home version
How about trying the home made silicone molds w water, silicone, and dish soap; or silicone and corn starch. I tried with a 3” talk owl & forgot the release spray. But it came out great for flat objects
I am so glad you did your review for resin mold I was seriously thinking of buying this and did not see how it would work for resin. Thanks so much for saving me some money...
The crystal mold looks like a bow… very cute. Love your enthusiasm in your videos …
Watching this a bit late. Don't ever apologize for giving us your honest opinion. It looks like you gave every effort to make it work for resin, which is what we watch you for! We super appreciate you being able to spend the money to try it, as many of us can't purchase that high of a ticket item to have it not really work. LOVE YOU!
Very cool, never seen this product before. Looks like fun 🌈😁💗
Thank you tow honesty with your mould making machine .🌹😘
Thanks for the review. I was looking at this for resin molds but so glad you reviewed it.
I totally appreciate everytime you experiment with new ideas and products! I can see how fun it would be to use if you needed to make some small projects quickly. I like making silicone molds, but I'm not always patient and many times I just have one free day to play so it may take another week or two before I get to try the mold (and that tends to keep me awake wondering if sleep is worth the wait or if I could just sneak out to my studio for a bit, but sleepy resin projects never turn out just right for me, lol)
Thank you again. Your videos and authentic joy always bring sunshine to my day💗
Just watched. I have one of these. They sell them on HSN where I purchased it from, they also sell a mold release that you are to use if you want to use resin.
Hi I've just ordered this machine but then I watched this video and kind of regret it now but its to late to cancel the order. If its no trouble would please be able to let me know how you are getting on with yours? Many thanks 👍
Vacuum forming like this has been around for maybe decades. LOL. This is a cute little vacuum former though for small crafters.
Thank you for your honesty 🙂
So glad I caught this video, I was really considering purchasing this. One time use and too much waste. Thanks.
Thank you for the review I had thought about getting this but maybe for making dry shaker cards! Love your videos and all of your beautiful art you really inspire me!😊
Thx for the honesty! Appreciated more than you know!
Thank you SOOOOOOOO much!! I have been eyeing this for a couple weeks since I got the email from Joanns. This will not work for me. I super appreciate you reviewing this!!
I’m so happy this helped you! ❤️
We just started selling these at my job (Joanns) too! I've been super curious about them I'm glad you're trying them out so I can see what they do 💜💜💜
Edit after I watched the whole vid: Watch Evan & Katelyn's video on a vacuum former. I think they used a different one and it seemed to work for resin. Also, I very much appreciate your honest opinion on this product. I love your outlook on the waste aspect too. That was something I wasnt thinking about immediately
I didn’t know that there was this type of machine for crafters. I probably wouldn’t use one, but it was informative. And love to watch you and your husband working together. You two are adorable together
Aww thank you soo much! 💖
thank you for showing this machine. I have tired plastic molds and they don’t work for. Great video!
So I purchased the mold press last month and have not had a chance to use it. So I am glad that you demonstrated it. I purchase it to work with resin, and there are other accessories that go with the machine. There is a resin release you can purchase. I haves not seen it in Michaels, and I purchased mine from hsn. I am going to make a mold and use the resin release and let everyone know how it works. Thank you for all of your videos I have learned a ton of things from you. I love the fact that Sean ( I hope I spelled his name correctly) is in some of the videos with you. Marcelle
Great video and admire and appreciate your total honesty. Thank you!
I love you and your energy so much
Aww you’re too sweet 😭❤️
It's really nice to see that you care about the environment and that you are honest with your judgement...hi from Germany :-)
This was such a good video I am so happy to see you testing out products this was really cool and your just so fun to watch 😃
Hi! I work in the theater industry as a Props designer/prop master type... and we use vacuforms for maaaaannnny things... to make statues for instance so we can make them out of lighter less breakable material......to make duplicate vases that won’t break... you could vacuum form an iron radiator and then make them out of a really light material for the set so you don’t have to have heavy iron radiators on your set...stuff like that...we use them to make moldings & reliefs for set pieces for furniture pieces etc. etc. etc. etc.... it is quite an amazing tool. I didn’t know that this little one exists pretty cool and I’m sure it could be useful for something maybe not resin but something... 👍👍👍
its nice they finally made a desktop version of a vacuum former,- not just because of it's ease of use, but also because of how much more accessible it will be. kind of an easy-bake version, but enough to get the concept and figure out if you'd like to learn the skill and get/make a full, formal one =)
thank you so much for doing this for us!
Havnt used a vacuum former in about 15 years, they are really fun
I just finished a jewellery course so I can make my own jewellery and before I even finished started watching you do resin and that’s all I wanna do now 😹love it and you 💙
That’s so cool! Aww thank you so much! ❤️
Even better, you have the skills now to combine the two.
I was thinking about it but am glad I watched your video
That looks like chocolate mold plastic. Resin molds take a different plastic. It’s more milky white not clear. You can order the right plastic sheets though. I have a ton of those type of molds. The chocolate molds always break though cause they aren’t compatible with resin.
I really appreciate that you guys made this video and that you gave your honest opinion. The pieces look interesting and you seriously tried everything! I think its just not worth the hassle for something that's not reusable. Great video though! Thanks for showing us the ways as always ❤❤❤
I was soooo excited when i saw the ad for this online! I frantically started searching for all the info i could find-even found it available on HSN for half price! But then i saw the reviews.. what you made with them is beautiful but i agree- working with all that plastic is not good and honestly I have had nothing but issues with molds that are not silicone. Thank you for making this video. Hopefully it saves people the trouble of learning the hard way.
It's like my vacuum sealing storage bags, at the beginning when it first starts to form around! Who knew??? I love genius, innovative people!
Thank you. You saved me a lot of money.
This is so cool!! Thanks for showing us babe, about to use some silica gel powder with these roses that have been slowly blooming in the fridge. You're seriously the best!!! 💖💖💖💖👏🏻👏🏻
"okay guys we're finally done"
12 minutes left
Oh no
Would make great shaker boxes for cards.... it took the shell shape really nicely though.... thanks for the honest review of it!
Really informational, I didn't even know this was a thing. thanks for teaching :)
Neither did I! Yay! Thank you! ❤️
Me too! Until I saw a miniature artist doing something I’ve never seen before. That was maybe a month ago? Guest it’s becoming more common now
Just saw this in the store. Was wondering about it, thank you!
i got a toy version of one these when i was a kid! it was so much fun. i would wait until the square heated up and then flip it over and push a knob in front at a diangle that sucked the air out and the plastic would formed over the object we had chosen, let it cool and then it was done!
My middle school had a plastics shop and we had an industrial version of this machine.
I have been attempting resin & crafting for almost ten months now... FAR AWAY FROM your talent... although getting down the basics... I REALLY wanted this machine when it first came out, unfortunately I couldn’t afford it. Right after Christmas I had taken my gift from my dad ( which was my 48th bday 12/24 & Christmas money) ran & purchased this because it was on sale and then to Home Depot to grab a baby shop vac. (since I have a cordless and just didn’t think it would work ) In the parking lot I was googling something to do with this thing and YOUR VIDEO came on... not sure how I EVER MISSED IT in your list... I figured I’ll watch it when I get home... well being so compulsive and wanting immediate gratification I just went for it and my first five or six pieces that night consisted of some shells and a crystal... then...WELL...POURED MY RESIN.... I WISH I HAD WATCHED YOUR VIDEO FIRST!!!! YOU ARE SO EXTREMELY PATIENT AND WELL MANNERED ( video or no video... I consider myself professional when I have to be) I would have been the artsyMADwoman!!! Those creases don’t come out or lessen with a heat gun AT ALL! Back in the box...for SALE possibly for someone else not for ME... didn’t take rocket science... I definitely a beginner to crafting and with resin... after a dozen tumblers, some cutting boards & jewelry I am not looking to have a trash can full of plastic nor can I afford to waste a drip of resin less alone the additional disappointment of my failing project that’s actually NOT ME lol! Anyway... you are a very TALENTED, amazing, beautiful teacher/ plethora of information and envy you & how nice & polite you kept yourself!!! I thank you for being you and all of your generosity with your education and knowledge!!!
Ps... my first comment on a video and CUDO’s TO YOU... I couldn’t help myself lol
The pieces are pretty.
RETURN EVERYTHING!!!
The seashell and crystal are very pretty.
Oh my stars ! We have those in our dental office but not plastic, I wonder if I can use it !
Thanks for saving me a lot of money!
Thank you for doing this test - I had thought about buying one but I was on the fence because I bought plastic molds once and the resin didn’t release. Even with a mold release, it didn’t seem to capture as much detail as silicone molds do.
Oh even with mold release, hm! I’m definitely gunna have to test it with mold release sometime. Yeah I’ve never really liked plastic molds either
Great to see your experiments! Vac forming is excellent for making reverse moulds. So try pouring silicone into a vac formed shape to make a mould.
Hope this helps!
OooOOOooo!! How cool!!
Reminds me of the Vacu-Form toy I had as a kid. The sheets of plastic were about 3in by 3in, and there was a pump action vacuum. It was kind of fun, but burned my fingers a lot. The joys of being a kid in the sixties. Maybe if you use mold release.
We R Memory Keepers has so many fun products. I have this in my cart on hsn.
The way the pieces cured with the casting resin is how all of my pieces cure with Counter Culture DIY casting resin! Literally everything - I've made bookmarks, coasters, decor pieces, etc. and they've all cured very soft. I never understood how it worked so well for you, but has never worked well for me! I'm going to try the hard casting resin, but I still have so much of the casting resin.
Thank you so much for trying this machine!! Think I’ll stick to silicone molds, now that I’ve seen this (because of the plastic waste etc...) Really appreciate your video!!😊💖
the seashell was my favourite one.
Oooh thank you for the info!
I've seen these used on Food Network for baking challenges when the contestants are molding things for 3d cakes...they look pretty big and industrial....super strong suction too! BTW...LOVE your videos!
The ones with the holo film are so pretty!!!!! Could there be special sheets for using with with resin?
Just a question can I put metal on it too make a mold. Thank you for doing this and being honest that help a lot.
Thank you for giving an honest review! I almost bought this for resin but was concerned it wouldn’t work well. Looks like the problems you had are what I was afraid of. Thank you for sharing. Could it work after you press it to pour composimold on the outer side to make a silicone mold more easily?
Try using mould release or popping in the freezer before trying to demould if it's stuck xx
Your makeup looks sooo gooood!!! I mean it always does but especially in this one 😁
use a mold release and or place in freezer
I placed one in the freezer that was not curing and it popped out easy
You are so pretty! Total Liz Taylor vibes. Great video!
hi, Yes, they recommend a mold release if you are using resin in them.
Thanks for showing us what this machine can do, and what it can't do. I love it that we get to see the process and then get an honest review of the product. This sounds like a clever machine but not really ready to sell. Maybe they will eventually come out with reusable plastic. And, hopefully, plastic that gives a perfect rendition of the object being molded. Carry on!
This is cool!
Hey, I just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences on youtube it is so helpful!!! I have been experimenting with resin for years and I have tried so many different resins and silicone mold making kits and lots have not been good experiences and the journey has been expensive. I really appreciate artists that share their knowledge and give honest reviews on products, so that others can make more informed decisions when purchasing products. I recently bought the moldstar 15 to make a mold (I just need to cast my resin and see if it worked). Also, some of your videos are missing, is that content coming back?
Could you use a mold release to make them come out easier? Or would that mess up the resin?
There’s a product called mold release. It’s just a spray or a waxy rub on stuff, and that’s what is used to make the vacuum formed molds reusable. Smooth-On makes some. It’s also commonly used when making river tables to keep it from adhering to the large molds, which I think are usually melamine? Anywho, I don’t know how long they would last since they’re thin, but mold release should get you more than one use out of them.
Very similar principle to a laminator! ♥️
I saw the Mayku one that is more expensive. So interested in getting one
Hi Heather, love watching your channel! I have been using an item called Composimold, which can be reused. When I get bored of the mold, I just throw it in the microwave and make something else. My boyfriend prints me 3d fish, turtles, and geckos (oh my) for me to mold. So much fun and no waste!
This thing would be great for making soap molds.
Also can you place the magnet thing with the plastic sheet before it heats up?
I was so hopeful but ouch. Glad I hadn't decided to buy one. Thank you so much for trying it out. 8-)
Thanx for the honest review! I saw this in Joanne's (I use their food grade resin for tumblers...with a coupon 🤗) and was wondering about this. For some reason, I didnt think it would work for resin, either. 😉
Interesting video. I'd have to agree with your assessment, especially about the plastic! Could you do a video on making silicone molds? There's a product by Alumilite that's microwaveable and reuseable. That'd be cool to see if you're allowed to use a product that's not CCDIY.
Awesome review! Looks quite an amazing machine and I was also hoping this was going to work, but silicone is the best for resin. Mayku Formmaker makes other sheets, that are more reusable, but haven't tried it for resin.
Thank you so much! You saved me some $$$
Thank you for making this video. Where did you get your holographic sheets from?
You need to spray a mold release if you use resin to put it out, but it leaves a film on the resin piece i did not like. Keep sake from his was selling about a year ago along with the vacuum too.
have you tried putting vasoline inside the mould before the resin as a buffer?
It’s great that you had such enthusiasm about this product, and I was sorry to see your disappointment at the end. In the instructions it says to use mold release with resin. You’re also supposed to use a clay to build out the bottom of the pieces you’re molding to prevent difficulties removing items from the mold (the top edge can’t be wider than the bottom that rests on the vacuum grill. You also melt the plastic to different depths depending on the height of the item being cast. Others have had success cutting a cardboard/mat board/fun foam slightly larger tan the item to make a small platform makes a big difference on smaller objects.
You used color changing paper? Can you tell us where you found it? Thanks for your continued honesty with products.
I really appreciate this video and review. I recently saw this in an ad and was curious about it for resin too. Now I know and I won’t be buying this for resin. Thanks 🙏 😊
Thank u for this video 😊
Did you try spraying a release agent before pouring the resin?