How to GROW or SHRINK Silicone Molds! | Make Larger or Smaller Copies of Resin Casts
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ค. 2024
- Here's a way to EXPAND or SHRINK silicone molds. I show both mineral spirits as well as specialty silicone solvent.
I also use both Mold Star 15 Fast and Mold Star 16 Slow in this video. The techniques should work with most any silicone molds.
The mold expanding trick should even work with molds you have lying around.
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@TheCraftsMan ...how long did you have to wait for your silicon to shrink down after that initial demold? I cast and demolded about 2 days ago...getting some funky looking pieces right now. Used 50/50 silicon to mineral spirits. Wanting to see if I can scale down 1/12 scale heads to 1/18 scale 🤔
Wondering if a dehydrator would help?
I've been a professional toy designer for 20 Years. This is the first time I've ever heard of using solvents to shrink or expand silicone molds. What a great tutorial. Thank you!!
I have 2 questions for you if you don't mind me asking the first is how did you get started as a toy designer and also how much $ do you make?
@@David-ch7yb As a kid and teenager I made puppets, built spaceships, and was generally always making, drawing, or building something. I went to school and got an Industrial Design degree then reached out to a couple toy companies. My first job was at Mattel / Fisher-Price in New York.
As for salary, it depends. A freelance designer can charge anywhere between $60 - $300/hour depending on experience, the client, and the service provided.
20 years ago, as an employee at Mattel, salaries started around 40K but included a pension, benefits, and stock in the company. I'm sure it's higher now. Most designers I know make between $300 - $500 per day.
Thanks for the information I was think of getting an industrial design degree but my math skills aren't great
How have you done it until now?
@@heavy_pixel If we are talking about rubber molds and casting, I've adjusted the master model. These days I 3D print or laser-cut my prototypes.
Came for the crafts, stayed for the smooth Louisiana drawl
yeah huh
Welcome to the party 🎉
Southwest Mississippi*
He does sound like he's from my town for sure. Gonzales LA FTW.
Same
These videos are so much fun to watch, but I'm also learning so many new words. Shrinksativity, expandolations, smallify. You're the best Crafsman. Glad to have found your channel.
"that's a little bitty tiny chud baby right thur" had me in STITCHES. I'm new here, and I am subscribing for sure.
lunabear me too
timestamp?
Honestly I subbed for the way he talks but as a crafter he has given me invaluable information, always makes my day better, and his videos are amazing quality!!!! You made the right choice
TH-cam closed captioning:
"My name is your host the crabsman"
That's actually his evil doppelgänger from the next universe over.
Ra Lu for me it just says "my name is your host the crab"
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For me it says, "your host the crab in"
Holy cow. Have any of you watched the whole video with captions on?
@@j74s98 i watch every crafsman video with the auto captions on. It really enhances the experience.
Okay on 19:30 where you pour the NOVOCS back into the can like that without using a funnel is definitely praiseworthy
Thank you, but I'm just as surprised. I was looking at it like "Well, if I mess up, then at least I can say 'Use a funnel when you do this.'" But then it straight went back in the can right, so I just rolled with it. LOL!
SteadyCraftin takes steady hands :)
That's how wes does ittttt
“Grow-grow and Largify”. I will be making it a point to use both terms tomorrow!!!
You have officially become one of my absolute favorite TH-camrs ever. When talking to people I always describe you as the Bob Ross of arts and crafts.
I was about to write the same thing
Same
Wouldn't it be hilarious if he has an amazing afro like bob ross?
@@teekotrain6845 that would be amazing.
CrafsMan, My better half was watching your video and said I should "Smallify" my fat head, that's scandalous.
L O L ! ! ! ! ! This cracked me UP!
No biggy, just suggest some parts she can enlarge.
Hahahaha
At least she didn't tell you to "largify" your little head....
@@Dosbomber I have attempted that many times, no matter what I try it keeps shrinking after the Largify process is completed.
I actually learned how to make casts grow in a tv show about bigfoot and how they could be faking footprints. they showed how you could make a mold of a human foot and make it bigger so you could then cast a large foot with lots of detail like dermal ridges.
Now THAT'S an interesting use right there! Wow.
this made me chuckle
Oh wow, that's cool! I bet the Bigfoots are super happy we are buying this malarkey. Now they can go back to all that barefoot stomping with wild abandon, secure in the knowledge that we are still disinclined to believe in them. 🙃 Oh snap.... wait, I just realized...Calum is probably a Bigfoot too! Sneaky-sneaky, dude, but I'm onto you.
Using both techniques you could create Hobbits feet that look like your own. What do you think CraftMan?
Probably bigfoot doesn't have feet that look like they've been crammed in pointed shoes his whole life... I don't think that would fool too many people.
You are such a witty person, always discovering, always experimenting, always sharing, you are a luxury creator, you expanded my brain as if it was one of those molds... I love this!
Well said! 🤍
If more how to videos on TH-cam kept it this simple everyone’s IQ would go up
Thank you for the great tutorials
Hear hear. Simple and funny!
CrafsMan... are/were you a teacher outside of teaching us fun things here? You present things so clearly and engagingly, it seems like you've done it forever.
Tbh I'm not about to create any silicone molds or figures, but I truly enjoyed watching this video from a scientific perspective.
Yup, I am probably never gonna do anything in this video-watched the entire thing-and enjoyed every minute of it....luv this channel
Umm....? Its 2am. Coronavirus lockdown boredom and random sleeplessness scrolling, & the puppet and drawl has captivated me enough to watch all 20ish minutes. Wow.
I love this guy, the little personal breaks he takes between instructions that he finds satisfying to himself is great.
I don't know how many times I have wanted to do something but didnt' know how and then it shows up on your channel! You really are one of the most informative craft channels out there. I REALLY appreiciate this video!
It's so encouraging to read this. SO glad to be able to help. Thank you for your kind words!
@@TheCrafsMan mine turned out misshapen. Any idea what might of happened?
"It's already enlarged... just playin" I love this man
One of the mai problems with cheap silicone diy molds with the pure caulking is how thick it is. Using mineral spirits helps but most crafters saw this as a problem as it weakened it and would shrink. Now that I consider this, I see that I could sculpt my minis at a higher scale and use this trick to compress the detail on purpose both with high quality silicone for end products and diy silicone for doing preliminary molds.
I am currently "trying to make" some molds of some figurines I got on temu, I want to make concrete figures. Do you think using this technique would make the silicone mold to weak for cement?
Thanks for posting this cool video!
Very welcome! Thanks for watching, and thank y'all for making some excellent products.
Give the man a lifetime supply hahaha he's a national treasure
@@Daniellevoices _Planetary_ treasure
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Smooth-on tutorials are cool but this guy takes stuff to another level, send him some love so he can produce more amazing videos
I can't believe I fell for that refraction joke.
I really appreciate having ASMR during my mold-making tutorials
Shrinktivity & expandalations! I just love The Crafsman! Gonna use these on a daily basis!
watched twice just to listen to him speak...smooth jazz voice. following.
"Respect the chemical" The Crafsman 😂😂
That would make a great T-shirt.
Love it! ❤️ Do not drink the chemicals!!! 😂 Great sense of humor! Really crafty too. 👍🏽
I needed a little The Crafsman in my life today. 40th bd yesterday and only my sister wished me well.
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Tim Weston happy belated, Tim!
Snap, FaceBook didn't let me know! Belated Happy Birthday, crafty friend!
what impresses me more than your skill and knowledge of the subject matter, but your ability to teach and use of analogies. Thanks for sharing sir.
those figures you used are so nostalgic to me. I remember I tried to get all 80 of them and I'm pretty sure I succeeded. I think I still have them in a box somewhere.
They’re Gogos Crazy Bones, and the one in the thumbnail is Nasako from Series 1.
I started recovery from nasty ol' drug addiction a little over a year ago and it's been a tough road. I'm proud to have such a large amount of clean time, I've never been able to get this far in the past, but all my head stuffs been getting too me... all depressed and feeling bad, constantly trying to beat back worse thoughts. CrafsMan is always a great pick-me-up and gives me ideas to help me along. Thanks, CrafsMan.
crafsman your videos have cheered me up so much in a dark time in my life 💛 keep on steady being you 💛
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I can't tell you how special it is to hear things like this. I never like when someone is down or going through rough patches, so knowing my little videos help - that is a really big deal to me. Thank you, and I hope you stay UP, above the dark, low points. :)
I watched and learned exactly what I wanted to learn about shrinking and enlarging molds. 5 star teacher...but the best part was the puppeteer teacher personality with his slow easy southern drawl. I Loved this video. Thanks.
Sometimes I'm just going through my day, minding my own business and this line 8:08 pops up in my head out of nowhere and makes me smile.
Whoever disliked this video needs to get more fiber in their diet.
It always makes me wonder who dislikes and why? If they don’t like the presentation/presenter, just leave n not come back, this channel is not for you. They found an “error” in the subject presentation, then you leave a note saying “I disagree, you need to do **** instead/as well. Or are they just trolls who vote down anything n everything.
It must be a rather sad life if all you have is the love of the dislike button.
Personally I have only ever down ticked a video is if the content is unwatchable quality or the presenter is sharing some pretty vile views or actions. But those are channels I won’t sub to, or view other videos by them. I don’t waste my life looking to be offended enough to dislike something.
Hope you’re having a great day Kos Stat...
The dislike button is there as a quick way to the creator to say that you disliked the video but cared enough to let them know. Dislikes rank the video higher for interaction and ultimately help the video reach more viewers than no interaction at all.
It's not a personal attack on the channel or the fans of the channel. Think of it this way, if someone dislikes your video or a video made by a favorite channel of yours, they are still helping the creator.
People tend to misunderstand. The thumbs down counter is just people who enjoyed the video and live in Australia.
@@CaptainFutureman * mind blown *
@@KS-yg9jr Glad to have been of help.
The fact that he has gogos makes me happy because I grew up with those.
Ive still got my collection somewhere, anyone remember the mini series that came out later with the hexagon housing thingys?
I used to have a small collection of those back when I was in 5th grade. I got most of them at Christmas and some I just bought.I even had some of the classic ones and a collectors guide with them, but as time went on I slowly lost them and I had to throw them away. I'm still thinking about getting some more online later. But at least I have the memories.
THE BEST RESIN VIDEO OF ALL TIMES!
This is singlehandedly the most helpful video I’ve ever seen
(under breath) CraftsMan you Crazy 😋
The CrafsMan saves the weekend by posting a new vid! Thank you CrafsMan. 😃
I love all your positive messages at the end. You should consider doing some about eating vegetables today, or riding a bike. Something like that.
Glad you appreciate that! And thanks so much! I may indeed include some bits like that, because those are good things! :D
man, your voice is just so soothing to me, i dont know why but the way you talk and the low tone is just sonice to listen to.
Crafsman, you are the most wonderful human. You remind me of my childhood as we both are from The South and you make me recall times past and of people dear to me. Please never stop sharing your knowledge with us, I am interested in crafts I never would have been had it not been for you and your videos. Thank you, dear Crafsman.
5 seconds in: "Oh, no, I'm not going to be able to watch this because the voice is so annoying"
15 seconds in: "Wait why am I feeling soothed and relaxed and what is happening?!"
30 seconds in: "This is my new favorite tutorial channel"
this was totally me!
This guys voice and commentary is absolutely everything.
THis little fuzzy (frog?) guy has taught me more in 5 videos than I have learned on 3 months of constant TH-cam watching.
"This is a terrible example." - done LOL
That part laid me to rest🤣⚰️
Dear TheCrafsMan, My family enjoyed our Christmas puzzles this year while watching videos from your channel, including this one. Thank you for making your lovely informative videos. We like the things you make and your soothing voice and the way you share your knowledge. Many thanks! :)
You're like the smooth talking Bob Ross of TH-cam crafting. Love your videos.
I just started watching your videos last night and you have quickly become one of my favorite TH-camrs.
Thanks so much for giving my videos a chance!
every time i see a new video it makes me smile. Keep up the awesome work.
This is an incredible trick, that I will surely use in the future!
Oh Lord, this channel must be one of the best in youtube by far...
I could listen to you talk all day.
Thank you Sir, for always making me smile. This tutorial was actually really really interesting. I haven't poured my own silicone molds yet, but watching all the possibilities in your videos really makes me wanna just go ahead and try.
This is amazing I need to get started with casting the possibilities are endless
CrafsMan expandalations = mind blowing techniques
You the most crafty hand puppet I have ever met online
This is one of my favorite episodes! You keep outdoing yourself, Crafsman!
Really?!? :D Mannn, Eric, I'm glad to hear this! Thank you so much!
Man you're weird, I love it. Gives me a boost in confidence to actually post up some of the craft videos I've made
lol... i don't know if this was a compliment or the opposite. 🤣👍
You are my hero and a gift to this world that we don't deserve! Thank you so much for this!
You have a voice that would be perfect for late night radio for something like soft jazz.
Mind blown!💥 Who knew you could do such a thing. I’m always steady learning, thanks craftsman
This was awesome! I work with dollhouse miniatures and I can see a lot of possibilities here. And I love that you use the puppet and have such a positive attitude! Thank you for sharing. Oh, and by the way, I loved the Chud Baby!
One of the best videos I have ever seen on TH-cam. Thank you.
Your voice is so relaxing, i could hear it for hours and hours ^^
Crafsman, you have opened my eyes to the art world! Thank you 😊
Daniel, this makes me really glad! :D
I have just discovered your channel and have been binging it for days! I love the way you make crafts accessible and COOL! (Plus I did actually fall asleep listening to your story reading!)
Keep up the amazing videos! And thank you for the quality content
Thanks so much for giving my channel a chance, and checking out the rest of my videos! :D This comment is super encouraging.
I could watch that puppet and listen to that voice for hours. The CrafsMan should be a new character on Seasume Street!
Less than 10sec in, and I’ve already found a reason to click the like button. Thanks as always!
My whole family love the crafsman
Quite a no-tissable diffuhnce, hyua. Now my favorite TH-camr.
Your voice is so soothing I love listening to you
Thanks for the education and the laughter you are the Crafsman. Love you brother.
As always, great content with useful information. Gotta do more mold making in my projects. Fun stuff!
I love this. You always teach me so much.
The perfect way of ending my own day of of playing with 3d modeling and printing, and silicone and resin casting. And I learned an interesting new -and possibilities bringing- trick. Love your video's, tranquility and message.
wow ! I loved the growing mold from mineral spirits- that was the coolest thing I have seen regarding mold making..
We need episodes with craftspuppet giving life advice!!! He needs his own show!!!👍👍👍
Ok Im from England and have dodgy hearing, so took a while to get used to the soft southern drawl, but showing some well thought techniques here... Also loved your verdigris demo, but I took art at school and opted out of chemistry.... but I do like cooking and mixing it all up.
That shrinking and growing technique is excellent for expanding your army of favourite toys...you knocked it out of the park, CrafsMan!
I'm glad you're still showing people how smart you are and helping others learn, Roosevelt Franklin 😀❤
This was awesome to see in action, thank you so much for taking the time to make such a great video about it! I've got a wee little bit of Oomoo 30 left right now, might have to see how that fares with the shrinkification. :-) You're the best, Crafsman!
Ricketron, let me know! As far as I can tell, it works with pretty much any silicone. Making a shrink mold typically means your silicone will cure slower (so like the Mold Star 16 Fast will take longer than the normal 30 minutes). But you should be able to also make a regular Oomoo 30 mold and let the final cured mold soak in mineral spirits if you want. Either way. Hope it works!
@@TheCrafsMan Will definitely share my results (likely over on the Patreon community page) when I get to experimenting! :-)
@@ricketron Thank you, sir! :D
@@ricketron idk what the Patreon page is but i hope you update the results here too! I just asked this cos i didn't scroll down far enough to see this question already posted.
Those plastic figurines are called “GoGo’s”, and they were my childhood dude! Nice video btw, very nice trick crafsman!
im so glad someone else remembers!!
I had a lot of them back in my child days too!!
I noticed too, I even have one of the ones he used in the video.
I remember playing with one when I was 7 and an older kid pushed me and stole it D:
Oh my goodness dude yes! I had every color of the ninja boxer guy he’s using. I don’t remember his name but I know it’s some kind of Japanese sounding name. But I had over 200 gogos.
You’re the Bob Ross of mould making ❤️
I am in complete disbelief of the amount of cool I'm seeing and hearing! Your awesome Crafsman.
I'm excited to see what this is gonna be love these videos you are the bob ross of craftin
This was not only informative but I got a few real giggles, loved it
Ok but that balloon example was simple yet genius. Thanks crafsman!
I’m so thankful for you to have made this video and I cannot wait to try this out and share it with my friends! This is so cool and it blew my mind
You can tell CrafsMomma is on vacation because Crasfmans still has his beard
Watched your video - did exactly what you've said - absolutely amazing! Thank you for this! The shrink one I've cast multiple 'copies' in different sizes from over a period of 3 weeks, I think it reached it's 'shrink limit' now ;) ♥ Managed 2 casts from the 'grow' mould before it came apart ;)
Thank you - Thank you - This is amazing. And, I could just listen to your wonderful soothing voice for hours.
You finest quality’s on video are my favorite attribute of my southern family folk I don’t nearly get to see as much as I’d like to. Mostly I miss the ones whom have now passed on but watching your video here made me feel like I was spending time with my granddaddy’s again or my mamaw/nana and their cousins. You also have a Bob Ross like quality when teaching what you know and how you teach it. Thank you! I’m going to marathon watch your videos now. Take care.
11 days in room is best for shrink molds I've found if you want no warping and proper scale. I do this as well its addicting and fun. Low order mineral spirits will shrink it faster and xylene will completely shrink it in a day tho I don't recommend that it's highly toxic. Thanks for the expansion mold process i never knew this about soaking them. Awesome video.
Always happy to see someone else who still owns VHS tapes.
my kids use them for building blocks .. or dominoes
Oh hey im here for D&D things too
I still have my dads old star wars vhs tapes
Ok, I don’t usually comment but I found your channel this week and have been IN. LOVE. WITH your videos! This one right her...... I ALWAYS WONDERED how they biggify and smallify things. This just opened up my mind, molded my brain then put that mold in NOVOCS and biggified it. Thank you! I feel like I’ve found an alli. What I would have given to be my little maker self as a kid and have access to this kind of content. It is literally unfathomable the difference you are making in the world by sharing your work with such love and generosity. Thank you Crafsman
Came up on my recommendations and I didn't know I've needed this my whole life.
Grow a mold, make a mold after that, grow that mold too, and keep going
yeah that's what he says towards the end of the video
@@calinguga I know, I just love the concept of it, even if it looses quality, I just wanna make a GIANT figurine
@@iamapie13 make one big enough to get in.
Video: *scraping side of cup with resin*
Captions: (applause)
V: *pouring chemical into jar*
C: (Applause)
V: *squeaky silicone*
C: (APPLAUSE)
Listening to you explain is like one of those as ASMR videos with bonus insightful info. So glad I discovered your channel