Even if I wasn't intending to add custom silicone mold making for custom resin casting to my already unwieldy, time-consuming, and costly array of hobby interests I have no room for, I would watch Roberts' videos. He reminds me of the cantankerous yet kind retired guy who lived down the block when I was a kid; As long as I stayed off his lawn, listened more than I talked, and showed some common sense he'd let me watch, and occasionally even assist, as he worked on his garage-shop projects. I learned a vast amount from him, every youngster should be so lucky.
I've seen a dozen videos about casting, but you're the first person to break into all the little optimizations over the entire process, why you make them, and how they save you time over batches. Thanks for that!
I don't exactly know what led me here, but you seem like a nice person with a lot of experience in what you do and it is a pleasure to watch you do what do :-) Greetings from Germany
Hi Elizabeth, I need all the views I can get! Thanks for spreading the word. Let me know what kind of projects you guys are working on at school; it helps me to know what to make videos about.
I've actually already graduated, but I've been interested in casting and mold making for years, but only had the most basic knowledge of what to do. I've been watching different mold making videos the last few days (in preparation for a kitchen reno), and one of your videos was in my recommended. I really hope that sharing your channel will get you more views. I'm definitely gonna be watching more of them. 😁 Most of what I'm doing is still in the planning phase, and I like to experiment to find the techniques and processes best for me (translated as "stubborn"). But if I come across something I can't wrap my head around, I definitely feel confident bringing it here to the expert. 👍🏻
I usually skip skip, forward-forward watch but this cool old man made me watch it whole!! I rarely subscribe too but he made me do it. I really love your vid and your very young butbwise personality. I learned a lot in your short video and it will really help me a lot on my planned productuon of my arts for extra income. I wish you all the best and stay healthy and hope live many more years of your youthful self! THANKS A LOT!!!
Robert is a very patient and meticulous man. If we all aspire to be like him, the world would definitely benefit. If you learn nothing else from this video (and I'm betting, most of his videos), it's that preparation and keeping a clean functional workplace, are key! Awesome job. 👍
Your channel peaked my interest. I tought myself how to make rubber molds and plastic parts and create prototype. I learned a whole new different way of producing parts in plastics and metals. It cost more but you can produce thousands of parts a day and it's not plastic mold injections. I was done with that after I got a quote of $25,000 per mold. 3 size peaces comes to $75,000. No way jose. I had to learn new ways of making molds to save money to produce products. Thanks for bringing back old memories of producing rubber molds. Oh ya the more you work with latex rubber. The more your body is unable to protect you. The rubber will start to burns your skin. Always protect your skin and fingers. Just be careful. Thanks for sharing.
You are my FAVORITE CASTING AND CRAFT TH-camR! Amazing videos that have helped me SO MUCH! I've been 3D printing some prototypes that I'm trying to work up the nerve to cast, so I REALLY appretiate your teaching style! So chill and casual!!
Dear Robert, I just wanted to say I watched this video and it helped me immensely in making my own silicone mold. Thank-you for your tips and willingness to share. I couldn't be more grateful!
10:25 OMG - You've answered a 30+ year unanswered question. I'd always see people weighing stuff like this when I was a kid. I never understood why they'd have to move the weights after they started. Now I do.
Not sure how TH-cam knew I needed to watch this but I’m so glad I did, also the previous video in this little Tiki guys creation and his 150 siblings. Thank you Robert, you’re the kind of teacher that makes learning easy and enjoyable, I’m now a new subscriber.
Just discovered your channel while looking into silicone mold/resin castings. I currently use clay molds/casts when I need extra copies of figurines/accessories but your videos are really easy and simple to follow and have me considering switching to silicone mold/resin casting. I loved the step by step process from making the silicone molds, to making multiple silicone molds for production copies, to cutting the molds, to casting the resin copies.....keep the great videos coming.
this guy is on his game!!!!! so easy to understand. well spoken, quick firing info, a pro on camera......im truely impressed. i cant be sure but i think he may have studied with Bob Ross at the school for tele-hypnotism......I cant turn away
@@RobertTolone, we make prototypes and short production runs of everything from as-seen-on-tv kitchen gadgets to devices for fortune 500 companies. Thanks for asking. :)
@@ezrabartsch1505 I’m primarily a sculptor. I make character-based prototypes for the entertainment industry, mostly toys and consumer products. So Disney, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Sesame Street, Star Wars, etc. I convert my wax sculptures into resin castings to deliver them to the clients. I’m known on TH-cam as a mold maker because that’s the only videos everybody wanted to watch on my channel. So I specialized in that. I can’t imagine why I would be a legend in your shop because I could undoubtedly learn a lot from you guys!
@@RobertTolone, that level of humility's got a lot to do with it. You're the type of guy we'd all wanna hang out with, and you've got skills to boot! Next time you're in Minneapolis, MN, you'll have to let me buy you a drink. ;)
Robert you are truly awesome to watch and listen to, I am addicted.......I have never made a mould but you make me want to. You are like watching a loved father. So much knowledge, truly inspiring. Thank you for all your hard work, from UK :)
i don't exactly know what led me here but you seem like a nice person with a lot of experience in what you do and it is a pleasure to watch you do what do
I really appreciate your videos. I recently tried myself at making a chocolate Bear that i made by doing photogrammetry of a public statue and 3d peinting a miniture and molding from that. Molding can be so versatile, so many applications. Your videos really give me insight into how to do it professional. Keep doing these videos please. Thank you and greetings from Germany! :)
Hi Robert, how are you? I'm from Brazil, I want to thank you for sharing so much experience. In a few minutes he summarized days or even months of research. Thank you, may God reward you, for all kindness. Health and Peace to you and all your family members.
You're easy to watch Robert! I really appreciate the info as well. I also am a fan of paper towel in the workshop. I'm cheap though. I prefer turning toilet paper into a center-feed dispenser. 1kg (1/4 Gal?) honey tubs with a 1 & 1/4" hole in the lid makes the holder and it's fairly simple to pull the cardboard out of the center of the roll by first folding it in on itself. You end up with little single use squares of paper that suit wiping up small drips. The paper stays fairly uncontaminated inside the plastic tub as well. The for the really large shop rolls of paper towel that often come covered in plastic film, I just reinforce the plastic with packing tape and turn the whole thing into center feed dispensers as well.
Robert, you constantly say in a lot of your videos, that you like to work fast, or efficient, and being practical. I know you may love your scale but come on just buy an electric one 😄, you can find some very cheap and the work really well. By the way I love your channel! I'm learning a lot from you, thanks for your content!!! ❤
Oh I’ve had digital scales. I throw them in the garbage when they die. Meanwhile my 35-year-old balance beam scale (never repaired, NO BATTERIES EVER) just goes on and on and on. Plus, a balance beam is just as fast as any other scale - if you know how to use it. Thank for watching my channel and for your comment! 👍😊
Thank you Robert, great videos, I used to mould with Heat resistant silicone and then lead figures, I will have a look through your vids to see if there is anything I can find for those, with 3d printing now my new hobby, it makes moulding a bit more for fun me
Great lessons! So, the jig is very nice. Something I learned to make a flat bottom on a one piece mold pour is to slightly overfill. Then take a spare flat piece of silicone, like maybe from another mold. Simply slide it over the overfilled opening. When the resin sets, it'll be perfectly flat. There may be a few bubbles but the pressure pot usually takes those out. You have a pro operation but this may save you time cleaning resin shavings.
Looks to me like a good way to tell if you are close to the color is when you swish it around in your jug. The thinnest coating running down the sides inside the jug. The jug itself adds a little whiteness to it.
Robert, I just found your casting videos. I do 3d printing and designed a game. I thought about selling it but it takes too long to print all the parts and the board. So, it looks like making resin versions of the game is the way to go in order to make any profits. I'm gonna give it a try this weekend. Gotta make sure I print some good prototypes first before I make the molds. Thanks for all your videos and wealth of info on mold making and castings. I'm curious where you purchase your silicon and resins. Thanks, Gary
Hey Tolone, great videos I’m learning so much! Thank you!!!! Quick question…. Can your multiple casing design work for casting wax manually inject, for a lost wax application? 🤔
love it, you make me laugh and smile, i don't know anything about what you're videos are about, but it's interesting. Keep making these, brilliant job! :)
Love watching your stuff. I feel like resin artists and screen printers are cut from the same cloth. Especially with all the colour mixing work. Cheers 😊
Because this was a real world job and there are other people involved who may not want their financial information shared I cannot be specific about this project. I got paid $20 each and it was worth my time. My quotes vary depending on the customer. So I alway seek out bigger budget projects. It’s easier to make a living working on Pixar, Star Wars or Nickelodeon projects than it is selling stuff at a crafts fair.
I am very interested in how you built your pressure tanks. looks like a great invention. would you be interested in sharing how it was built. Thanks for your time.
I have watched others that make various figures from molds and always think the same thing. This is my first time to your channel. So, I ask you, why would anyone buy 100+ figures of these? You said you have to figure in your time of sneaking up on the coloring into your cost. I don't want to know the cost, but it must be worth it since you are doing it. Would you tell me about how much gain in percentage? I am fascinated in resin castings and pours. I have learned something new today. I appreciate you taking the time to show this. I'm going back through your library and subscribing.
Sorry Tracey, I missed this comment from earlier. I've never poured plaster into plasticine molds. It would be fun to try it. I like using urethane rubber molds when casting plaster or hydrocal, hydrostone, etc. They are cheaper than silicone molds and last practically forever when casting plasters and cements.
Still loving these videos. I’m going to try a unique way of creating a mould for a project using a 3D printer and wondering your thoughts. My idea is to 3D print 2 ‘bucks’ with keys, one for each side of the part, then I can create the mould halves from each. The main reason for crewing the two bucks rather than just a split mould is because the 3D printers leave a much better surface top side than bottom. The resin printers like I’m using are extremely accurate (about 0.025mm). Is my idea brilliant, or am I kidding myself thinking this might work? I know you like to experiment with different things, if you’ve access to a resin 3D printer, I’d love to see what results you’re able to achieve with 3D printed part moulding and casting.
Hi Robert. Can you list the brand dye you are using ? I love how opaque and vivid the colors are. Just what I'm looking for. Nice size containers also. I was surprised that it wasn't listed below the video. Thanks.
It is CU pigment from www.silpak.com. It only comes in a few basic colors, red, blue, yellow, black, etc. so you have to mix your custom color from those. There is no online store; call them up to place an order. Last year they were acquired by Polytek, but they still sell the complete line of products listed on the Silpak website. Tell them I sent you, it helps the channel!
Wonderful video. You mention at the very end that "all it needs is the painting". If they're going to be painted after all that work of molding, why not just paint them the light blue color at the end, and forego having to tint the resin? Wouldn't that really speed up the whole process? I would think that spray painting a lot of units all at once would really cut down on the work of making them.
Hi Robert, I really like your videos! You are very detailed and state everything you are doing and give the reasons why or for it. I haven't attempted to make a silicone mold yet, only worked with mold putty. Would you consider making a video of this item? The dip in the shell is what is the problem for me to figure out what to do. I would really appreciate your help. Well, I don't know how to attach a picture 😕 of my object! Thanks so much!!😊
I am sure you answered this question a hundred times and I am sorry for repeating it. What would you recommend I use for rubber mold-making material for a first-timer who lives in Canada. I see many types on Amazon but they all have mixed reviews... I appreciate your calm and friendly demeanor and I have subbed, liked, and rang the bell. I hope to make a couple of Christmas gifts for friends and family using this method. I am actually going to make a lost wax casting in petrosand then pour brass to make the final item. Thank you for being so kind as to share your skills and knowledge with us hobbyists... Be well....
I am not familiar with any Canadian rubber suppliers. Perhaps one of my Canadian viewers can help answer this question. On American option would be Smooth-On.com. They have distributors in Canada.
I got rid of most of my jewelry making stuff, but I saved a few favorite pieces. I'll see if I can figure out a potentially fun project for you to tackle. Love watching these!
wonderful to watch such a wealth of casual casting knowledge! love the pressure pot setup, are they custom made the oval hole lids are absolutely genius!!
@@RobertTolone wow that's terrific! I'm so used to seeing pressure pots with over the top wingnuts & lugs, which is a real problem for my dear lady who runs molds with me, this could be a real game changer!
This video was really helpfull. I do have a project that I dont know if could work or not. It's not about casting but injection with a small vertical plastic injection machine . But I was wondering about the posibility of using a mold of silicone instead of the tradicional metal. I dont know if you can do something like that but with your level of knowledge in mold making it could be great if you can! Thanks for all your content!
elmareao Yes, you can use silicon molds with injection casting machines. You will want to build a strong wooden case around the silicone mold to contain it during the injection. Obviously rubber bands are not going to be strong enough to keep the mold closed. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
@@RobertTolone Thank you!! Yes, I was thinking in building a metal case to heat it a little so the plastic dont coold down so quickly and get to the end of the mold! Thank you for your tips! Glad to know I'ts not that crazy idea!
If you had the choice of resin 3d printing (assuming multiple machines) or casting as per your video which would you do for this job? and why? Considering the labor on casting vs cleanup with 3d resin, what would be the pros/cons. I guess it would come down to cost per piece. Thanks love the channel and your wealth of knowledge is greatly appreciated, I've watched so many of your videos.
Sure, how difficult a chess piece is to make depends entirely on the style. Some are very simple and will be easy others are fantastically elaborate. So the challenge would be less about a chess piece and more about the style.
I love your videos mr Tolone! I immediately subscribed to your channel! Wish you were my dad so you could have thaught me all these techniques... while instead I am struggling to learn by myself watching super useful tutorials like yours... keep up the amazing work!
I have a plastic soap dish liner that fits into my chrome soap holder that is original to my 1958 blue tiled bath and shower. One of the original soap dishe liner is lost and the other is cracked. I would like to cast a few new ones! The bottom of the dish is flat and thin, the back is curved and thin, and there are two little channels that fit over knobs that hold it in the chrome soap dish. For me, it is a complicated shape to make a mold for. Any suggestions? It has to be a split mold, but will I be able to split it along the thin side of the dish? Thanks for your great channel.
Hello Great work I have one question Silicon mould is work continues in production or it's demaged after some batches ? And this process is work for making 500 pcs of complicated gaming character ?
Hi Robert, Robert is a good name, shucks I should know. Thank you for the video. I work with miniatures with terrain bases building and painting. I have always been interested in the casting part.
I don't know if this falls under your expertise but I would love to see a video about making molds for concrete/cement. I really want to make concrete pots for my plants but all the videos I have seen using concrete for pots are single use molds and they sort of turn out ugly. I have see some nice concrete (or concrete like) pots at the store and wonder if I could make something similar.
Hi Robert. I made my first silicone mold for casting a part out of polyurethane resin. After I cast it, I realized that the cast had shrunk more than I need it to. Do you have any tips on how to minimize shrinkage?
Hi Robert, Thank you for your time making these very informative videos, they are the best I have found! Very informative, with just enough of your humor, just great! Anyway, I make and sell an ancient Viking game called Hnefatafl and want to upgrade the game pieces, and I am looking at casting them in resin. There are 37 total pieces in each basic game, 24 dark, 12 light, with 1 king piece that is also light colored with it having kingly markings. All the other pieces have the same look other than the color. Right now I use 3/4 inch wooden round domed screw plugs stained and sealed, and they look ok. I want to stay roughly the same size, but adding some simple detail work to each snazzing up the over all look. I sell 1000+ sets a year (and growing), so that's 37,000+ pieces. Any tips you might have for me would be greatly appreciated, both in techniques in mold set up, as well as tackling production runs to these numbers.
I would make sure that each piece is designed for resin casting. Mold wear will also be in issue. Resin wears out silicon molds pretty quickly. Getting very clean castings with clean parting lines and minimal post finishing will be extremely important. Pressure pots will be essential for bubble-free casting.
Thanks so much for this, I'd love to learn how to do this stuff. I'm new to your channel, and just subscribed. At the end of the video you mentioned suggesting casting ideas- I'm wondering about casting tobacco pipe stems, but I know nothing about this at all. The best stems are made from ebonite rod. I currently turn my stems on a lathe, using acrylic "pen blanks" but wonder often about trying my hand at casting, and what material would be best to use.
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Even if I wasn't intending to add custom silicone mold making for custom resin casting to my already unwieldy, time-consuming, and costly array of hobby interests I have no room for, I would watch Roberts' videos. He reminds me of the cantankerous yet kind retired guy who lived down the block when I was a kid; As long as I stayed off his lawn, listened more than I talked, and showed some common sense he'd let me watch, and occasionally even assist, as he worked on his garage-shop projects. I learned a vast amount from him, every youngster should be so lucky.
What an experience!
You're right more people should be able to get that
I've seen a dozen videos about casting, but you're the first person to break into all the little optimizations over the entire process, why you make them, and how they save you time over batches. Thanks for that!
Glad you found it helpful!
I don't exactly know what led me here, but you seem like a nice person with a lot of experience in what you do and it is a pleasure to watch you do what do :-) Greetings from Germany
Ha, same! Cooler typ, super natürlich in seiner Art
I think always is a pleasure to watch people doing what they do well/love. Greetings from Argentina @_@¬
This guy needs more views! I'm gonna try and share this channel to my Fine Arts University group.
Hi Elizabeth, I need all the views I can get! Thanks for spreading the word. Let me know what kind of projects you guys are working on at school; it helps me to know what to make videos about.
I've actually already graduated, but I've been interested in casting and mold making for years, but only had the most basic knowledge of what to do. I've been watching different mold making videos the last few days (in preparation for a kitchen reno), and one of your videos was in my recommended. I really hope that sharing your channel will get you more views. I'm definitely gonna be watching more of them. 😁
Most of what I'm doing is still in the planning phase, and I like to experiment to find the techniques and processes best for me (translated as "stubborn"). But if I come across something I can't wrap my head around, I definitely feel confident bringing it here to the expert. 👍🏻
I usually skip skip, forward-forward watch but this cool old man made me watch it whole!! I rarely subscribe too but he made me do it. I really love your vid and your very young butbwise personality. I learned a lot in your short video and it will really help me a lot on my planned productuon of my arts for extra income. I wish you all the best and stay healthy and hope live many more years of your youthful self! THANKS A LOT!!!
Robert is a very patient and meticulous man. If we all aspire to be like him, the world would definitely benefit. If you learn nothing else from this video (and I'm betting, most of his videos), it's that preparation and keeping a clean functional workplace, are key! Awesome job. 👍
Your channel peaked my interest. I tought myself how to make rubber molds and plastic parts and create prototype. I learned a whole new different way of producing parts in plastics and metals. It cost more but you can produce thousands of parts a day and it's not plastic mold injections. I was done with that after I got a quote of $25,000 per mold. 3 size peaces comes to $75,000. No way jose. I had to learn new ways of making molds to save money to produce products. Thanks for bringing back old memories of producing rubber molds. Oh ya the more you work with latex rubber. The more your body is unable to protect you. The rubber will start to burns your skin. Always protect your skin and fingers. Just be careful. Thanks for sharing.
You are my FAVORITE CASTING AND CRAFT TH-camR! Amazing videos that have helped me SO MUCH! I've been 3D printing some prototypes that I'm trying to work up the nerve to cast, so I REALLY appretiate your teaching style! So chill and casual!!
How did you get on - have you made your casts?
The Best content on TH-cam, every single video is just wonderful
Hey Robert, I think you’re my new favourite TH-camr. Keep up the great work!
Thanks!
Dear Robert, I just wanted to say I watched this video and it helped me immensely in making my own silicone mold. Thank-you for your tips and willingness to share. I couldn't be more grateful!
I ver happy it helped you! Thanks for letting me know!
10:25 OMG - You've answered a 30+ year unanswered question. I'd always see people weighing stuff like this when I was a kid. I never understood why they'd have to move the weights after they started. Now I do.
Not sure how TH-cam knew I needed to watch this but I’m so glad I did, also the previous video in this little Tiki guys creation and his 150 siblings. Thank you Robert, you’re the kind of teacher that makes learning easy and enjoyable, I’m now a new subscriber.
Thanks for being here! Love your name by the way.
Just discovered your channel while looking into silicone mold/resin castings. I currently use clay molds/casts when I need extra copies of figurines/accessories but your videos are really easy and simple to follow and have me considering switching to silicone mold/resin casting.
I loved the step by step process from making the silicone molds, to making multiple silicone molds for production copies, to cutting the molds, to casting the resin copies.....keep the great videos coming.
I'm new to your channel. I enjoy watching your process & your humor. Blessings always.
I learned about your channel from Crafsman a while back and I’ve really enjoyed your videos. Great videos, very interesting AND entertaining! 👍
I've been on TH-cam for years and I have never once deliberately subscribed until now.
Welcome to the channel Bruce!
this guy is on his game!!!!! so easy to understand. well spoken, quick firing info, a pro on camera......im truely impressed. i cant be sure but i think he may have studied with Bob Ross at the school for tele-hypnotism......I cant turn away
Great video. Reminded me of my Dad's workshop.
Its really great n helpful video for beginner, u really doing good job..
The way you made the color was very impressive!! Hope I will be as good as you one day.
Robert! I work at a urethane and silicone casting shop, and I just gotta say: you are an absolute legend around here. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks so much Ezra! What do you guys make?
@@RobertTolone, we make prototypes and short production runs of everything from as-seen-on-tv kitchen gadgets to devices for fortune 500 companies. Thanks for asking. :)
@@ezrabartsch1505 I’m primarily a sculptor. I make character-based prototypes for the entertainment industry, mostly toys and consumer products. So Disney, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Sesame Street, Star Wars, etc. I convert my wax sculptures into resin castings to deliver them to the clients. I’m known on TH-cam as a mold maker because that’s the only videos everybody wanted to watch on my channel. So I specialized in that. I can’t imagine why I would be a legend in your shop because I could undoubtedly learn a lot from you guys!
@@RobertTolone, that level of humility's got a lot to do with it. You're the type of guy we'd all wanna hang out with, and you've got skills to boot! Next time you're in Minneapolis, MN, you'll have to let me buy you a drink. ;)
@@ezrabartsch1505 Thanks Ezra!
Thanks gramps, you’re a solid dude. Love your work. And thanks for the crash course!
What a glorious channel this is I love this chap!
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing the techniques.
Robert you are truly awesome to watch and listen to, I am addicted.......I have never made a mould but you make me want to. You are like watching a loved father. So much knowledge, truly inspiring. Thank you for all your hard work, from UK :)
Thanks for your very nice comment Cheryl!
i don't exactly know what led me here but you seem like a nice person with a lot of experience in what you do and it is a pleasure to watch you do what do
I really appreciate your videos. I recently tried myself at making a chocolate Bear that i made by doing photogrammetry of a public statue and 3d peinting a miniture and molding from that. Molding can be so versatile, so many applications. Your videos really give me insight into how to do it professional. Keep doing these videos please. Thank you and greetings from Germany! :)
Hi Robert, how are you? I'm from Brazil, I want to thank you for sharing so much experience. In a few minutes he summarized days or even months of research. Thank you, may God reward you, for all kindness. Health and Peace to you and all your family members.
Love the videos you make, I'm learning so much! Thank you!
This is really educative. I now have a clue on how to go about my project, human skeleton. Thx Papa
Glad you found it helpful Omadi. Thanks for watching!
You have amazing skills, I have learned a lot today. Thanks!
You're easy to watch Robert! I really appreciate the info as well.
I also am a fan of paper towel in the workshop. I'm cheap though. I prefer turning toilet paper into a center-feed dispenser. 1kg (1/4 Gal?) honey tubs with a 1 & 1/4" hole in the lid makes the holder and it's fairly simple to pull the cardboard out of the center of the roll by first folding it in on itself. You end up with little single use squares of paper that suit wiping up small drips. The paper stays fairly uncontaminated inside the plastic tub as well.
The for the really large shop rolls of paper towel that often come covered in plastic film, I just reinforce the plastic with packing tape and turn the whole thing into center feed dispensers as well.
Brilliant! I need make one of those now. I will keep my eyeballs peeled for the right size and shape of container.
Robert, you constantly say in a lot of your videos, that you like to work fast, or efficient, and being practical. I know you may love your scale but come on just buy an electric one 😄, you can find some very cheap and the work really well. By the way I love your channel! I'm learning a lot from you, thanks for your content!!! ❤
Oh I’ve had digital scales. I throw them in the garbage when they die. Meanwhile my 35-year-old balance beam scale (never repaired, NO BATTERIES EVER) just goes on and on and on. Plus, a balance beam is just as fast as any other scale - if you know how to use it.
Thank for watching my channel and for your comment! 👍😊
@@RobertTolone You are awesome!
You make great videos Robert. Thanks for the education.
Thanks G!
Thanks Robert! Always a pleasure following through your projects. Picking up a few quick wins here and there.
Glad you find them useful Alexander!
Watching you put them in the jig and drill their heads was the most satisfying part. I cackled in glee when I saw that.
You gotta love a nice jig! Makes life so easy.
Thank you Robert, great videos, I used to mould with Heat resistant silicone and then lead figures, I will have a look through your vids to see if there is anything I can find for those, with 3d printing now my new hobby, it makes moulding a bit more for fun me
I have not yet done any low-temp metal casting projects on the channel. It’s on the list of video ideas.
Great lessons! So, the jig is very nice. Something I learned to make a flat bottom on a one piece mold pour is to slightly overfill. Then take a spare flat piece of silicone, like maybe from another mold. Simply slide it over the overfilled opening. When the resin sets, it'll be perfectly flat. There may be a few bubbles but the pressure pot usually takes those out. You have a pro operation but this may save you time cleaning resin shavings.
For me I have found machining the base to be faster and more reliable. But there are always several ways to skin a cat.
i really don't know how i ended up here but just loved your work...respect and subscribed..
Glad you found the channel! Thanks for watching.
Looks to me like a good way to tell if you are close to the color is when you swish it around in your jug. The thinnest coating running down the sides inside the jug. The jug itself adds a little whiteness to it.
I’m mixing colored resin again this week. I’ll give your idea a try. Thanks!
I was about mention the same thing, curious to know if it worked?
I love the way you test the witness cup.
Poke poke poke.
Your videos are great!
You've inspired me!
Thank you
Dingleberries!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Once again a Great Job! Learning something new each time!
Thanks, Albert!
thanks for sharing. the jig to get rid of the base cupping is a great idea
Thanks Anton!
Robert, I just found your casting videos. I do 3d printing and designed a game. I thought about selling it but it takes too long to print all the parts and the board. So, it looks like making resin versions of the game is the way to go in order to make any profits. I'm gonna give it a try this weekend. Gotta make sure I print some good prototypes first before I make the molds.
Thanks for all your videos and wealth of info on mold making and castings.
I'm curious where you purchase your silicon and resins.
Thanks,
Gary
www.silpak.com
Your videos are so straightforward with so many knowledgeable tips, great page!
Thanks for watching Evan!
Great stuff Robert! YOU MAKE TH-cam AWESOME!!!!
I think I just found my new favorite channel
I've just come across your channel. Really enjoyed this. Off to watch more now. 👍👌
Greate video, and greate tips in every second of the video. Thank you!!!
Wish everyone stay safe. I do sculpture in Vietnam 🇻🇳 😍😍😍😍
Hey Tolone, great videos I’m learning so much!
Thank you!!!!
Quick question….
Can your multiple casing design work for casting wax manually inject, for a lost wax application? 🤔
love it, you make me laugh and smile, i don't know anything about what you're videos are about, but it's interesting. Keep making these, brilliant job! :)
That's quite the sprue on that green jiggly man haha - big sprue energy
Love watching your stuff. I feel like resin artists and screen printers are cut from the same cloth. Especially with all the colour mixing work. Cheers 😊
It would be interesting to know the quote for such project and all of the finances broken down. Nice video series.
Because this was a real world job and there are other people involved who may not want their financial information shared I cannot be specific about this project. I got paid $20 each and it was worth my time. My quotes vary depending on the customer. So I alway seek out bigger budget projects. It’s easier to make a living working on Pixar, Star Wars or Nickelodeon projects than it is selling stuff at a crafts fair.
I am very interested in how you built your pressure tanks. looks like a great invention. would you be interested in sharing how it was built. Thanks for your time.
This is my most frequently asked question so I made a video about it a while ago: th-cam.com/video/VYO318KFuAA/w-d-xo.html
You're amazing, I love watching you work
Thanks Mek!
I have watched others that make various figures from molds and always think the same thing. This is my first time to your channel. So, I ask you, why would anyone buy 100+ figures of these?
You said you have to figure in your time of sneaking up on the coloring into your cost. I don't want to know the cost, but it must be worth it since you are doing it. Would you tell me about how much gain in percentage? I am fascinated in resin castings and pours. I have learned something new today. I appreciate you taking the time to show this. I'm going back through your library and subscribing.
Great work .can you make anything from paster of paris
Can you make molds from plastercine
If so please show us. Thanks for your time and patience
Sorry Tracey, I missed this comment from earlier. I've never poured plaster into plasticine molds. It would be fun to try it. I like using urethane rubber molds when casting plaster or hydrocal, hydrostone, etc. They are cheaper than silicone molds and last practically forever when casting plasters and cements.
Amazing Video! Thanks for Sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Still loving these videos.
I’m going to try a unique way of creating a mould for a project using a 3D printer and wondering your thoughts. My idea is to 3D print 2 ‘bucks’ with keys, one for each side of the part, then I can create the mould halves from each.
The main reason for crewing the two bucks rather than just a split mould is because the 3D printers leave a much better surface top side than bottom. The resin printers like I’m using are extremely accurate (about 0.025mm).
Is my idea brilliant, or am I kidding myself thinking this might work?
I know you like to experiment with different things, if you’ve access to a resin 3D printer, I’d love to see what results you’re able to achieve with 3D printed part moulding and casting.
Anyone else flinch when he cut that first vent off? Just me?
Can feel the collective wince when he cuts off those 'sprues'
It had to be done.
Hi Robert. Can you list the brand dye you are using ? I love how opaque and vivid the colors are. Just what I'm looking for. Nice size containers also. I was surprised that it wasn't listed below the video. Thanks.
It is CU pigment from www.silpak.com. It only comes in a few basic colors, red, blue, yellow, black, etc. so you have to mix your custom color from those. There is no online store; call them up to place an order. Last year they were acquired by Polytek, but they still sell the complete line of products listed on the Silpak website. Tell them I sent you, it helps the channel!
Wonderful video. You mention at the very end that "all it needs is the painting". If they're going to be painted after all that work of molding, why not just paint them the light blue color at the end, and forego having to tint the resin? Wouldn't that really speed up the whole process? I would think that spray painting a lot of units all at once would really cut down on the work of making them.
Yes, that would work as well.
Love you, sir!!! Thankful for all the knowledge and wisdom you share here!!!
Hi Robert,
I really like your videos! You are very detailed and state everything you are doing and give the reasons why or for it. I haven't attempted to make a silicone mold yet, only worked with mold putty. Would you consider making a video of this item? The dip in the shell is what is the problem for me to figure out what to do. I would really appreciate your help. Well, I don't know how to attach a picture 😕 of my object!
Thanks so much!!😊
You can send me pics of your project to roberttolone@yahoo.com.
I am sure you answered this question a hundred times and I am sorry for repeating it. What would you recommend I use for rubber mold-making material for a first-timer who lives in Canada. I see many types on Amazon but they all have mixed reviews... I appreciate your calm and friendly demeanor and I have subbed, liked, and rang the bell. I hope to make a couple of Christmas gifts for friends and family using this method. I am actually going to make a lost wax casting in petrosand then pour brass to make the final item. Thank you for being so kind as to share your skills and knowledge with us hobbyists... Be well....
I am not familiar with any Canadian rubber suppliers. Perhaps one of my Canadian viewers can help answer this question. On American option would be Smooth-On.com. They have distributors in Canada.
@@RobertTolone great, I will check them out. Thank you...
Hi I'm a new subscriber. Was just looking around in youtube and come across you. I enjoyed watching so I'll be back. Hugs Ann in the UK
Hi Ann, Welcome to the channel!
I got rid of most of my jewelry making stuff, but I saved a few favorite pieces. I'll see if I can figure out a potentially fun project for you to tackle. Love watching these!
It would be fun to do a project together!
wonderful to watch such a wealth of casual casting knowledge! love the pressure pot setup, are they custom made the oval hole lids are absolutely genius!!
I didn’t invent the oval doors. Those are patterned off submarine doors.
@@RobertTolone wow that's terrific! I'm so used to seeing pressure pots with over the top wingnuts & lugs, which is a real problem for my dear lady who runs molds with me, this could be a real game changer!
I like how you work . its my first time on your page. Yo got a instant fan here. Great work!!!
Thank you for sharing you process. You are inspiring. Have you recorded any of your sculpting process?
I just subscribed!
Awesome delivery.
Love how you explain difficulties and show how it’s possible to overcome them.
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Great videos :-)) must try, regards from Austria
This video was really helpfull. I do have a project that I dont know if could work or not. It's not about casting but injection with a small vertical plastic injection machine . But I was wondering about the posibility of using a mold of silicone instead of the tradicional metal. I dont know if you can do something like that but with your level of knowledge in mold making it could be great if you can! Thanks for all your content!
elmareao Yes, you can use silicon molds with injection casting machines. You will want to build a strong wooden case around the silicone mold to contain it during the injection. Obviously rubber bands are not going to be strong enough to keep the mold closed. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
@@RobertTolone Thank you!! Yes, I was thinking in building a metal case to heat it a little so the plastic dont coold down so quickly and get to the end of the mold! Thank you for your tips! Glad to know I'ts not that crazy idea!
Nice videos! Thanks
Totally enjoying these. You are a great teacher
Thanks for watching and commenting!
If you had the choice of resin 3d printing (assuming multiple machines) or casting as per your video which would you do for this job? and why? Considering the labor on casting vs cleanup with 3d resin, what would be the pros/cons. I guess it would come down to cost per piece. Thanks love the channel and your wealth of knowledge is greatly appreciated, I've watched so many of your videos.
I would still go with resin casting. But that’s going to change and I think eventually 3-D printing will take over even production work.
@@RobertTolone Thank you sir, appreciate your craft and sharing your knowledge.
i just "snuck up" on this channel. classic.
Glad you like it, thanks!
Thanks for the tips, I'll add them to my hobby
What is the best casting urethane resin from smooth-on for making a shoe last? It has to be rigid, no flex and won’t break if I drop it 👍🏽
Hey Robert, thank you for the knowledge. Would you consider showing how to make chess pieces?
Sure, how difficult a chess piece is to make depends entirely on the style. Some are very simple and will be easy others are fantastically elaborate. So the challenge would be less about a chess piece and more about the style.
I love your videos mr Tolone! I immediately subscribed to your channel! Wish you were my dad so you could have thaught me all these techniques... while instead I am struggling to learn by myself watching super useful tutorials like yours... keep up the amazing work!
Thanks for watching! Feel free to ask any questions here in the comments. I’ll be happy to help out if I can.
I have a plastic soap dish liner that fits into my chrome soap holder that is original to my 1958 blue tiled bath and shower. One of the original soap dishe liner is lost and the other is cracked. I would like to cast a few new ones! The bottom of the dish is flat and thin, the back is curved and thin, and there are two little channels that fit over knobs that hold it in the chrome soap dish. For me, it is a complicated shape to make a mold for. Any suggestions? It has to be a split mold, but will I be able to split it along the thin side of the dish? Thanks for your great channel.
Hello
Great work
I have one question
Silicon mould is work continues in production or it's demaged after some batches ?
And this process is work for making 500 pcs of complicated gaming character ?
Fantastic job and a great setup.
Thanks Richard!
Sir...you are a genius!! Learned quite a bit in this one 😎👍
So, so far from a genius but thanks Manny! I’m glad you find my videos useful.
First time here, GREAT JOB, EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION! THANKS!
I appreciate your comment - thanks so much for watching!
Hi Robert, Robert is a good name, shucks I should know. Thank you for the video. I work with miniatures with terrain bases building and painting. I have always been interested in the casting part.
A most excellent name.
I don't know if this falls under your expertise but I would love to see a video about making molds for concrete/cement. I really want to make concrete pots for my plants but all the videos I have seen using concrete for pots are single use molds and they sort of turn out ugly. I have see some nice concrete (or concrete like) pots at the store and wonder if I could make something similar.
If you have pics of what you want to make send them to me at roberttolone@yahoo.com.
Great job! I've never seen such work being done before. You've got a new subscriber!
Just discovered your channel. Pretty glad about that.
Erik Duchamp Hey Erik, somehow I missed this comment from earlier. Thanks for watching!
Subbed! Great fun to watch and learn 😊
Hi Robert. I made my first silicone mold for casting a part out of polyurethane resin. After I cast it, I realized that the cast had shrunk more than I need it to. Do you have any tips on how to minimize shrinkage?
Good video. What resin do you use for the figures?
Amazing! Learned a ton, thank u Robert! U are a brilliant man
Glad you enjoyed it Claude. Thanks!
Hi Robert, Thank you for your time making these very informative videos, they are the best I have found! Very informative, with just enough of your humor, just great! Anyway, I make and sell an ancient Viking game called Hnefatafl and want to upgrade the game pieces, and I am looking at casting them in resin. There are 37 total pieces in each basic game, 24 dark, 12 light, with 1 king piece that is also light colored with it having kingly markings. All the other pieces have the same look other than the color. Right now I use 3/4 inch wooden round domed screw plugs stained and sealed, and they look ok. I want to stay roughly the same size, but adding some simple detail work to each snazzing up the over all look. I sell 1000+ sets a year (and growing), so that's 37,000+ pieces. Any tips you might have for me would be greatly appreciated, both in techniques in mold set up, as well as tackling production runs to these numbers.
I would make sure that each piece is designed for resin casting. Mold wear will also be in issue. Resin wears out silicon molds pretty quickly. Getting very clean castings with clean parting lines and minimal post finishing will be extremely important. Pressure pots will be essential for bubble-free casting.
@@RobertTolone Thank you Robert
Thanks so much for this, I'd love to learn how to do this stuff. I'm new to your channel, and just subscribed.
At the end of the video you mentioned suggesting casting ideas- I'm wondering about casting tobacco pipe stems, but I know nothing about this at all. The best stems are made from ebonite rod. I currently turn my stems on a lathe, using acrylic "pen blanks" but wonder often about trying my hand at casting, and what material would be best to use.
I have no idea if urethane or epoxy resin would be safe for this use.
@@RobertTolone ok, thanks for the reply.