To determine more accurately how much silicone you will need, you can place your figure in any glass, cup or container larger than your figure and fill it with water to the same level as your desired silicone. Then remove your figure and pour the water equally into two clear plastic cups. Next, use a Sharpie to draw a line on the outside of the cups at the water level. That's the level you want each part of your two-part silicone. Easy-peasy!
Thank you so much for this video! It's so interesting and making molds was always something I wanted to try but I had no idea how and it's so nice to know how to prevent some mistakes as well. I can't wait to make my first own molds of my little creatures 😃
OK, I love your editing. The music with the voice-over really makes me think of shows like How it's Made or Modern Marvels. It really pulls you in. The information was very clear and to the point. I've been sculpting a while and had such a heck of a time making 2 part and split molds so I thought I'd go back to basics. And while I know some of the basics, the extra tips and tricks, like the contact paper and using the poster board, was awesome! Anyway, just wanted to say thanks! :)
Thank you for such a lovely comment! It made my whole day! I hope you have good luck with your next molds! It can be frustrating but when it get it right it just WORKS ❤️
EXCELLENT VIDEO !!! This video was SO WELL DONE and is VERY HELPFUL ! So much information was given in a clear & concise step by step process. Great tips given throughout ! You are not only talented, you are also a great teacher ! Please keep making them in this easy to understand and follow format. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and hands on skill, I sincerely appreciate everything ! Julie Canada
This comment has lifted my spirit. Some days I have doubts about my TH-cam journey, but comments like yours let me know I’m on the right track and to keep going. Thank you so much Julie.
@@fairiesandfancies I meant every word of my message to you. This was the first time one of your video’s popped up in my you-tube feed and I’ve been researching this subject matter for at least 6 months, so I have to wonder how much exposure that you-tube is actually giving you ? I immediately subscribed after finishing this video, as one never knows if it will pop up again and I truly did not want to lose your channel information ! Don’t give up, you’re too good at this ! I don’t make video’s myself, but I watch a lot from many different topics, but art related video’s are what I watch the most. It is frustrating when you tube doesn’t seem to give fair and equal exposure that not only frustrates the video maker but also the video watcher. For example, I could have used this level of quality information a few months ago when I was making my first mould ! I had to take information in bits & pieces from several video’s to get to a place of comfort to make that first .mould. This video is so concise that it would have been all that I needed ! I have no idea if this helps you or not, but another artist (of many), that I watch who also does some pretty cool video’s about working with resin, has been someone, in my humble opinion that has not had much exposure for the caliber of work that he does. He does not have the same style as you, as he is known for his experiments & daily self-taught abilities while working with the many characteristics of resin that in turn has led to several new techniques that have resulted in some very cool & unique ways of working with resin that have never been done before. However, his name is FINALLY getting out there and I would say that he accomplished this through being noticed for his passion, his love of learning, & his list of developed techniques, as seen by other related artist you-tubers. In these last few months I am hearing his name more & more and have been watching his new techniques being used from most of the many artists you-tubers that I happen to follow and his numbers are rising pretty fast now. His name is Daniel Cooper and he has such a strong passion for resin and all that you can do with it. These other artists are putting their own spin on it and of course giving him credit & a lot of recognition for it. Anyways, my point being is that all artists can learn from experimenting themselves or from similar artists and I think through being passionate, and sharing new skills or information just might be one of the ways for your own channel to take off even more so. You have in-depth “high-quality” knowledge, you are self-taught which requires a high level of dedication. You ARE very skilled at not only teaching, but also putting the hard and tedious (& often unnoticed) work that I would think must go into video development. You clearly know your stuff, but it’s also the research you might want to draw from or add, it’s putting your words to a script-like fashion to have a professional sounding voice-over commentary like you clearly do ! It all takes time, skill & dedication as you know ! Also behind the scenes, is the expense of supplies & technology used, and if that’s not enough, you either need to quickly learn about filming and editing or hire someone you trust to help with that. You have what it takes to be a well known, respected by your peers and viewers, high rated you-tube artist… without a doubt ! I know of a you tuber (not an Artist), who actually called you-tube asking about his level of exposure, and what can be done to increase it. Maybe reach out to Daniel Cooper, … he is a pretty laid back kind of guy and I would imagine him to be very approachable. So keep creating great content ! I’ll be watching ! Wishing you much success ! Julie
Omg! This is SO helpful. Going to try one more time after this. You give so many extra tips and tricks it really really helps! Will update after I try. Thank you@
Fabulous video! Love your precise step by step instructions, explaining everything you're doing. I'm want to make my own molds, and your video is an excellent place for getting started. Will be looking at all of your videos! Thanks so much!
Hi! You popped up on my FYP on TikTok and I'm so glad! I've been wondering about making molds for a while now and it's so generous of you to take the time to do a simple, comprehensive tutorial like this. I also LOVE your sculptures, they're amazing! I want to try sculpting this year and will be watching lots of your content for inspiration!
@@fairiesandfancies I've always struggled because I'm a perfectionist and get frustrated when things don't come out great first time - but I feel like finally in my 30s I can just enjoy creating, whatever the results! 😅 very much enjoying watching your videos!
Olá, sou Brasileira e p mim é uma honra ser sua inscrita . Parabens pelo lindo trabalho , peças de silicone lindas. E sua forma de ensinarvé otima . Nao falo imgles mas consegui entender toda a explicaçao 😅❤😊
@@fairiesandfancies I've done quite a lot of mold-making and casting, but haven't ever tried (or seen!) the packing tape trick. The silicone seeping under the model was always a hassle. Looking forward trying the tape!
Wow.... thank you so much for sharing such great information. I purchased silicone to make a mold and failed terribly. I also tried to make a ring mold.... that also was a fail. Hopefully I'll try again with your tips. Love your creations, by the way. Just my 1 cent
You’re so welcome. I have made many a failed mold. I try to remember that failure is an important part of the process and that it takes lots of practice to get it right. The more you make the better you’ll get. I’m glad you’re not giving up. You can do it 🙌🙌
How would you make a mould of a piggy bank and have it stay hallow in the bank area so that when I poor resin in the mould later it will still be a usable bank? I hope that makes sense.
For something like that you’d probably need to cut the bank in half and do a two part mold for each side. They really isn’t a way to keep it whole and keep the center open like that. Thats why most piggy banks are made of slip casted clay. They have one smaller hole and pour liquid clay inside, pour it out to make a shell leaving the inside open. You could do that method with certain fast curing resins but you would need a two part mold with at least one vent. I’d maybe try to find videos of how piggy banks are actually made and try to replicate that process if you can.
I know this is an older video but I loved it! Gave me the push to try it myself :) I do have a question for you, any suggestions to help adhere things with “small feet”? I want to do some tiny figures, think pocket/keychain size Funkos.
Love this Nicole!! What a great tutorial! Who knew 6 years ago you would become such a pro? ;) Know what I would love to see you make? A Tonka butterfly hybrid. lol That would make an interesting mold. lol Miss that little snufflluffagous!! And yes...dog hair on the mold is almost as bad as glitter in the carpet!! lol Hope you and yours are doing well!! Miss you much! Keep em coming!
Amazing! I watched several of your videos and visited your website. Can I ask how you how you learned how to do this? Do you have a background in sculpture and art education?
Thank you. I am completely self taught and never went to art school. I picked up sculpting on a whim after a hand injury and I took to it. I did take a class by an artist (Verdant Sculpts) on molding and casting that was very helpful. They have a TH-cam channel here on YT, @VerdantSculpts and they have sculpting classes on their website.
That is up to you. Release agent can be tricky, you don’t want to use too much or it can mess up your cast. Let it dry really well before pouring if you use it. But it can prolong the life of your mold. You can also spray it on your molds before storing them to help keep them nice and flexible.
@@fairiesandfanciesThanks for answer. I saw video which said that release agent can only be used to separate silicone from silicone (two part mold) and figure is hard to paint if release agent is used. Can I completely avoid release agent in one part molds if figure that will be cast is made of plastic.
You can use any silicone you want. But just be aware of the pot life of 6 minutes. That means you have 6 minutes to stir and pour the silicone. I suggest setting a timer so you can visually keep track of your time as you’re working.
Omg that contact paper hack is genius!! Yoinking that for sure!
I wish I could remember who I learned the contact paper hack from! I of course learned it from a TH-cam video 😂
To determine more accurately how much silicone you will need, you can place your figure in any glass, cup or container larger than your figure and fill it with water to the same level as your desired silicone. Then remove your figure and pour the water equally into two clear plastic cups. Next, use a Sharpie to draw a line on the outside of the cups at the water level. That's the level you want each part of your two-part silicone. Easy-peasy!
Awesome tip!
I thought of this too because i hate maths 😂😂😂
Thank you so much for this video! It's so interesting and making molds was always something I wanted to try but I had no idea how and it's so nice to know how to prevent some mistakes as well. I can't wait to make my first own molds of my little creatures 😃
You got this! I remember watching so many videos before I started and it helped me a lot.
girl how did I miss that swampy monster at the end! This video was a delight and helped me out with a resin issue I've been running into. THANK YOU!
You’re so welcome you can always shoot me a DM and I’ll try to help with any issues ❤️❤️❤️
You’re every Dungeons and Dragons clubs dream member! Your work is beautiful!
Thank you ❤️
OK, I love your editing. The music with the voice-over really makes me think of shows like How it's Made or Modern Marvels. It really pulls you in. The information was very clear and to the point. I've been sculpting a while and had such a heck of a time making 2 part and split molds so I thought I'd go back to basics. And while I know some of the basics, the extra tips and tricks, like the contact paper and using the poster board, was awesome! Anyway, just wanted to say thanks! :)
Thank you for such a lovely comment! It made my whole day! I hope you have good luck with your next molds! It can be frustrating but when it get it right it just WORKS ❤️
@@fairiesandfanciesYou're so welcome! And thank you! As I want to start making larger things, I really hope I can get it down. haha :)
EXCELLENT VIDEO !!!
This video was SO WELL DONE and is VERY HELPFUL !
So much information was given in a clear & concise step by step process.
Great tips given throughout !
You are not only talented, you are also a great teacher !
Please keep making them in this easy to understand and follow format.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and hands on skill, I sincerely appreciate everything !
Julie
Canada
This comment has lifted my spirit. Some days I have doubts about my TH-cam journey, but comments like yours let me know I’m on the right track and to keep going. Thank you so much Julie.
@@fairiesandfancies
I meant every word of my message to you.
This was the first time one of your video’s popped up in my you-tube feed and I’ve been researching this subject matter for at least 6 months, so I have to wonder how much exposure that you-tube is actually giving you ?
I immediately subscribed after finishing this video, as one never knows if it will pop up again and I truly did not want to lose your channel information !
Don’t give up, you’re too good at this !
I don’t make video’s myself, but I watch a lot from many different topics, but art related video’s are what I watch the most.
It is frustrating when you tube doesn’t seem to give fair and equal exposure that not only frustrates the video maker but also the video watcher.
For example, I could have used this level of quality information a few months ago when I was making my first mould ! I had to take information in bits & pieces from several video’s to get to a place of comfort to make that first .mould. This video is so concise that it would have been all that I needed !
I have no idea if this helps you or not, but another artist (of many), that I watch who also does some pretty cool video’s about working with resin, has been someone, in my humble opinion that has not had much exposure for the caliber of work that he does.
He does not have the same style as you, as he is known for his experiments & daily self-taught abilities while working with the many characteristics of resin that in turn has led to several new techniques that have resulted in some very cool & unique ways of working with resin that have never been done before.
However, his name is FINALLY getting out there and I would say that he accomplished this through being noticed for his passion, his love of learning, & his list of developed techniques, as seen by other related artist you-tubers. In these last few months I am hearing his name more & more and have been watching his new techniques being used from most of the many artists you-tubers that I happen to follow and his numbers are rising pretty fast now.
His name is Daniel Cooper and he has such a strong passion for resin and all that you can do with it. These other artists are putting their own spin on it and of course giving him credit & a lot of recognition for it.
Anyways, my point being is that all artists can learn from experimenting themselves or from similar artists and I think through being passionate, and sharing new skills or information just might be one of the ways for your own channel to take off even more so.
You have in-depth “high-quality” knowledge, you are self-taught which requires a high level of dedication.
You ARE very skilled at not only teaching, but also putting the hard and tedious (& often unnoticed) work that I would think must go into video development. You clearly know your stuff, but it’s also the research you might want to draw from or add, it’s putting your words to a script-like fashion to have a professional sounding voice-over commentary like you clearly do ! It all takes time, skill & dedication as you know !
Also behind the scenes, is the expense of supplies & technology used, and if that’s not enough, you either need to quickly learn about filming and editing or hire someone you trust to help with that.
You have what it takes to be a well known, respected by your peers and viewers, high rated you-tube artist… without a doubt !
I know of a you tuber (not an Artist), who actually called you-tube asking about his level of exposure, and what can be done to increase it.
Maybe reach out to Daniel Cooper, … he is a pretty laid back kind of guy and I would imagine him to be very approachable.
So keep creating great content !
I’ll be watching !
Wishing you much success !
Julie
Absolutely best mold making video ive ever seen.
I’m so glad it’s helpful ✨
Thank you for explaining all the steps so thoroughly. You present so well and I now feel more confident and inspired to try this on my own 😊
You’re so welcome I’m so glad it helped ❤️
Amazing video!!! Watching this i’ve got the confidence to try making a mold myself! Thank you sooooo much for explaining so well!
I wish you all the luck, you’ll do great!
Omg! This is SO helpful. Going to try one more time after this. You give so many extra tips and tricks it really really helps! Will update after I try. Thank you@
Good luck you can do it ✨✨
omg this is wonderful! you are amazing, thank you for teaching me! I learned so much.
So glad it helped ✨
Fabulous video! Love your precise step by step instructions, explaining everything you're doing. I'm want to make my own molds, and your video is an excellent place for getting started. Will be looking at all of your videos! Thanks so much!
I'm so glad it helped!
😊
Hi! You popped up on my FYP on TikTok and I'm so glad! I've been wondering about making molds for a while now and it's so generous of you to take the time to do a simple, comprehensive tutorial like this. I also LOVE your sculptures, they're amazing! I want to try sculpting this year and will be watching lots of your content for inspiration!
Welcome I’m so glad you found me. Good luck sculpting I think you’ll love it once you get the hang of it.
@@fairiesandfancies I've always struggled because I'm a perfectionist and get frustrated when things don't come out great first time - but I feel like finally in my 30s I can just enjoy creating, whatever the results! 😅 very much enjoying watching your videos!
Thank you so much for making this video! I love your own creations! Really cool and adorable too!
You’re so welcome ✨
Olá, sou Brasileira e p mim é uma honra ser sua inscrita . Parabens pelo lindo trabalho , peças de silicone lindas. E sua forma de ensinarvé otima . Nao falo imgles mas consegui entender toda a explicaçao 😅❤😊
I’m so glad I could help ✨
Thank you for the lovely informative tutorial.
You’re so welcome ✨
Your creations are gorgeous!
Thank you so much ✨
Super clear instructions and tips. Great tutorial! Using grid-lined poster board is a great idea.
Thank you so much! I just bought poster board and got the kind without lines and it’s so annoying 🥲
@@fairiesandfancies I've done quite a lot of mold-making and casting, but haven't ever tried (or seen!) the packing tape trick. The silicone seeping under the model was always a hassle. Looking forward trying the tape!
Wow.... thank you so much for sharing such great information. I purchased silicone to make a mold and failed terribly. I also tried to make a ring mold.... that also was a fail. Hopefully I'll try again with your tips. Love your creations, by the way. Just my 1 cent
You’re so welcome. I have made many a failed mold. I try to remember that failure is an important part of the process and that it takes lots of practice to get it right. The more you make the better you’ll get. I’m glad you’re not giving up. You can do it 🙌🙌
Great info. About to do my first project, and this was full of great information. Thanks
Wishing you the best of luck! ✨
Love this video! Very in depth and a perfect tutorial 💖
Thank you! I was so worried it would be a jumble mess ❤️🥲
Wow! Thank You
How would you make a mould of a piggy bank and have it stay hallow in the bank area so that when I poor resin in the mould later it will still be a usable bank? I hope that makes sense.
For something like that you’d probably need to cut the bank in half and do a two part mold for each side. They really isn’t a way to keep it whole and keep the center open like that. Thats why most piggy banks are made of slip casted clay. They have one smaller hole and pour liquid clay inside, pour it out to make a shell leaving the inside open. You could do that method with certain fast curing resins but you would need a two part mold with at least one vent. I’d maybe try to find videos of how piggy banks are actually made and try to replicate that process if you can.
Ok thank you
I know this is an older video but I loved it! Gave me the push to try it myself :)
I do have a question for you, any suggestions to help adhere things with “small feet”? I want to do some tiny figures, think pocket/keychain size Funkos.
Are you attaching it to clear resin? If so I’d use E6000 or UV resin to attach. It’s hard with keychains because enough wear they may be knocked off.
@ no, adhering the figurine to the tape or contact paper for making the mold of it. It has pretty small feet and I’m worried it won’t stay “stuck”
Thanks for this, awesome guide!
Glad it was helpful!✨
Amazing tutorial!
Thank you ✨
Such a great tutorial ❤
So glad you enjoyed it
Love this Nicole!! What a great tutorial! Who knew 6 years ago you would become such a pro? ;) Know what I would love to see you make? A Tonka butterfly hybrid. lol That would make an interesting mold. lol Miss that little snufflluffagous!! And yes...dog hair on the mold is almost as bad as glitter in the carpet!! lol Hope you and yours are doing well!! Miss you much! Keep em coming!
I miss him too, he was such a great dog. That’s such a cute idea, maybe I’ll do it one day. ❤️
Amazing! I watched several of your videos and visited your website. Can I ask how you how you learned how to do this? Do you have a background in sculpture and art education?
Thank you. I am completely self taught and never went to art school. I picked up sculpting on a whim after a hand injury and I took to it. I did take a class by an artist (Verdant Sculpts) on molding and casting that was very helpful. They have a TH-cam channel here on YT, @VerdantSculpts and they have sculpting classes on their website.
Thanks your tutorial are super❤
You're welcome 😊
This video is great. Do we need to use mold release agent.
That is up to you. Release agent can be tricky, you don’t want to use too much or it can mess up your cast. Let it dry really well before pouring if you use it. But it can prolong the life of your mold. You can also spray it on your molds before storing them to help keep them nice and flexible.
@@fairiesandfanciesThanks for answer. I saw video which said that release agent can only be used to separate silicone from silicone (two part mold) and figure is hard to paint if release agent is used.
Can I completely avoid release agent in one part molds if figure that will be cast is made of plastic.
I cant find your vid on pressure casting??
I haven’t done a video on pressure casting.
what clay are you using for figurines?
I’m using Super Sculpey Polymer Clay, I put a link the description thanks for letting me know 👌
Do I need to spray a Silicone Spray on my mold to make it easier to remove it from the chamber?
Do you mean spray the inside of the mold? To make it easier to pull out the item inside it?
@ yes. Or the container that you’re making the mold in? I bought 3 cans by mistake & I figure I can use them in Silicone morels making. My 1st time
Hi could I use mold star 16 fast instead of mold star 15 as a beginner?
You can use any silicone you want. But just be aware of the pot life of 6 minutes. That means you have 6 minutes to stir and pour the silicone. I suggest setting a timer so you can visually keep track of your time as you’re working.
@@fairiesandfancies perfect thank you! ❤️
Great video!
Thank you so much!
how man you make a hollow mold?
Sorry, I don’t understand what you’re asking? This is a hallow mold?
@@fairiesandfancies you mold is solid, how do you make it hollow, meaning the inside of the figure is open
Thanks Mam..
Um....your kinda awesome! I wish my one subscription could just turn into like 100k. If only I had that much power
Thank you so much! Thats so kind. I appreciate you.
Wau die kleine Maus ist wunderschön Form
Your a great teacher.
This is my first video of yours.
I plan to continue unless you…
Take the Lord’s name in vain. Or…
Use bad language.