Out of all the videos this one is the best for beginners. You explained it thoroughly and made it simple to understand and thanks to you my first casting was a success!
The amount of videos ON THIS SUBJECT that I watched in 48 hours and this is by far the best one! You nailed all the grey area points! Well done and thank you
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have a small nativity that I bought at the dollar store, it’s surprisingly well detailed. I’ve tried so hard to make a mold of this, but because of the lantern and the staff, I couldn’t make it work this two-part mold, is a godsend, and so are you❤️
Like the other comment, I thought this was fantastic. You were clear, concise and straightforward, and took the time to explain every step. Thank you so very much.
FANTASTIC... 28 YEARS AGO I LEARNED THIS TECHNIQUE. AND TODAY I HAVE PROFESSIONALIZED MYSELF IN THE SUBJECT AND HUMBLELY TEACHING FOR FREE ON MY CHANNEL... PEOPLE THIS CRAFTSMANSHIP OF MAKING SILICONE RUBBER MOLDS. THANK YOU FOR THE NOSTALGIA. THANKS PARTNER
Genius, one of the most helpful vids I've ever seen on TH-cam. I'm a casting beginner and this is way better than how I was gonna try to make my molds. Thanks so much!!
Being a Film Gun supplier, we have up to now relied on outside Replica casters ( Hard Fibreglass and Soft Rubber Stunt Items.) Its good to have a Tutorial on DIY silicone mould making. Furthermore, I would make a Plywood Frame around both Mould Halves ( Cope and Drag) to prevent damage in Handling. Just got to find the Components here in Australia.
Very well presented and detailed, probably the best 2 part mold making/Casting tutorial I've seen. I use this for my plastic model kits usually to make up missing or broken pieces, I literally mold the entire sprues/runners and keep the copies in the original box for use later as I get many incomplete kits from estate sales and such. Your method is spot on to mine except now I might try the brand you are using. Great video Victoria!
This is my favorite explanation/demonstration that I’ve watched thus far. It’s my second time watching and I plan on referring to it when I make my molds. Thanks for this!
@Victoria P., This is the fifth video I watched. The others were made by professional craftsman, and this video was the best. Clear and Simply process. I"m going to use your video first to make a two piece mold.
Dear Victoria! Congratulations on this video - very informative and helpful, you sure know what you are doing. And it's a rare thing to see someone knowing how to pour liquid out of cubic container without jumping and waving of the liquid. And the double mix! Not many tutorials shows the importance of this step. Warmest greetings! Dominik, sculptor from Poland.
i love this so much. Would this process work for something concave and thin ( 1/4 inch) like a helmet visor? I want to resin cast a sci-fi style visor from a 3d print.
You did an amazing job explaining and demonstrating. Just wow! Every single second of this video was necessary and useful information. I totally understand the process. Thank u!!
Wow! This was the most thorough tutorial I’ve ever seen! You did a fantastic job explaining each step in your process and providing the Why/what/how to support! They turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing ❤
Very good and simple. I'm gonna try this exact method with same products doing a 1/4 scale human figure sculpture made of paper mache. It will definitely be more complex.
Wow, you’re really good. Thank you for sharing. Learned it all, so to say. Thanks for explaining clearly and concisely. I’ve got some pet projects to complete now.
Wow! So many “little things” I’ve missed, but make a HUGE difference in the outcome! Thank you so much! I’m sure my crafts will appear more “professional” as well! P.S. thanks for the handy app for determining the amount of product needed!
You have prepared a wonderful video. Thank you because you said and showed everything simply but very precisely. please, can you help me: can I use vaseline instead of "ease release 200"?
Outstanding quality of the final result and even better detailed step-by-step explanation with a nice soft voice (every other casting video sucks in all these areas).Subscribed!
Victoria, I need to make one small part, not much more than about an inch long, to replace a missing part in a plastic model kit. Seems like it would be awfully expensive for such a small part to purchase all those materials. Would there be any better way to do it?
please, one more piece of advice: the model for which I want to make a model according to your tutorial is made of wood. how can I protect it before work? is it enough to varnish it with acrylic varnish?
She should be using platinum-cured liquid silicone with a lower viscosity. If you use tin-cured silicone or higher viscosity, it is recommended to vacuum degassing, otherwise there will be a lot of air bubbles.🚩🀄
Question: I noticed you used what seemed to be a glass figure as your source material. Does the material matter? If I used, say a child's plastic toy would the silicone stick to the original, to the plastic? or would it release as easily? Great informative video btw.
If you are using a plastic toy as a master model, it is recommended that you use a release agent to avoid separation difficulties. In addition, it should be noted that there should be no holes in the master mold.🚩🀄
If the release agent is not dry and the platinum-cured silicone is poured directly, it will cause the contact part to become sticky after curing. This is because substances such as N, P, and S are likely to cause poisoning of platinum silicone and inhibit curing.🚩🀄
Oh my goodness! I tried watching another video prior to this and he really just had me rethinking everything. ( I do not mean to be negative about another person, but he really liked the sound of his own voice) But then I found you! You explained everything so very well and had each step indicated that was important. So thank you so much for making this and sharing your talent! Your bears are really great. I am going to attempt to make a missing piece of a one of a kind chess set, wish me luck!
That’s definitely part of it, the mold will have less abuse. Using the release agent also helps extend the life of the mold because it helps to protect the silicone oils from drying up due to the heat of the resin while curing.
@@victoriapitt2305 would you know if their are any cheaper oils i could use other then expensive mold release.. example , could i use olive oil in the molds. or other kitchen oils ?
Hello! I've been crafting silicone molds for my customers and noticed varying behaviors in the same brand of siliconeI use platinum based silicon. While previous curing times difered-ranging from 24 hours to as little as 3 hours-they never affected the resin outcome until now. Recently, when the silicone cured within 3 hours and I poured resin into it, the silicon lost its shine upon removal of resin from the mold. This unexpected issue has me deeply concerned. Any guidance you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
There are a few things that could be going on there. I recommend calling the manufacturer of your materials. If it's Smooth-On, they have amazing technical support.
Out of all the videos this one is the best for beginners. You explained it thoroughly and made it simple to understand and thanks to you my first casting was a success!
Awesome!! :-)
Best tutorial on the subject I've watched. I actually feel confident about trying this thanks to your explanation and demonstration.
Great to hear!
The amount of videos ON THIS SUBJECT that I watched in 48 hours and this is by far the best one! You nailed all the grey area points! Well done and thank you
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have a small nativity that I bought at the dollar store, it’s surprisingly well detailed. I’ve tried so hard to make a mold of this, but because of the lantern and the staff, I couldn’t make it work this two-part mold, is a godsend, and so are you❤️
Like the other comment, I thought this was fantastic. You were clear, concise and straightforward, and took the time to explain every step. Thank you so very much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
FANTASTIC... 28 YEARS AGO I LEARNED THIS TECHNIQUE. AND TODAY I HAVE PROFESSIONALIZED MYSELF IN THE SUBJECT AND HUMBLELY TEACHING FOR FREE ON MY CHANNEL... PEOPLE THIS CRAFTSMANSHIP OF MAKING SILICONE RUBBER MOLDS. THANK YOU FOR THE NOSTALGIA. THANKS PARTNER
Why screaming?
Genius, one of the most helpful vids I've ever seen on TH-cam. I'm a casting beginner and this is way better than how I was gonna try to make my molds. Thanks so much!!
Same bro
You make it sound easy. I may have to try making molds again. FYI: That glass bear is a vintage Fenton Bear. I have a collection of them.
Great job, Victoria! Thank you for taking the time to make such a thorough and informative video. Thanks to Smooth-On also for making it easy.
Being a Film Gun supplier, we have up to now relied on outside Replica casters ( Hard Fibreglass and Soft Rubber Stunt Items.)
Its good to have a Tutorial on DIY silicone mould making.
Furthermore, I would make a Plywood Frame around both Mould Halves ( Cope and Drag) to prevent damage in Handling.
Just got to find the Components here in Australia.
I just recently overheard someone talking about Rowe Advanced Materials, in AU!
I always wanted to know how to do a 2 part mold. Those are my favourite ones to use. Thank you for this video.
Ive watched so many mold creation videos, this ones the simplest by far.
Thank you ☺
How did you not get any bubbles in the casting? Did you skip the step where you removed them with heat before pouring?
I Appreciate Your Time And Effort In Teaching Me How To Do This Thank You
Very well presented and detailed, probably the best 2 part mold making/Casting tutorial I've seen. I use this for my plastic model kits usually to make up missing or broken pieces, I literally mold the entire sprues/runners and keep the copies in the original box for use later as I get many incomplete kits from estate sales and such. Your method is spot on to mine except now I might try the brand you are using. Great video Victoria!
Fantastic video! Could I use this technique for a small 12" cardboard/paper mache animal head? Thanks.
This is my favorite explanation/demonstration that I’ve watched thus far. It’s my second time watching and I plan on referring to it when I make my molds. Thanks for this!
@Victoria P., This is the fifth video I watched. The others were made by professional craftsman, and this video was the best.
Clear and Simply process. I"m going to use your video first to make a two piece mold.
Thank you! and good luck!! 😊
Oh my gosh, thank you so much. I watched so many other crap videos before I found you. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! 😊
Dear Victoria! Congratulations on this video - very informative and helpful, you sure know what you are doing. And it's a rare thing to see someone knowing how to pour liquid out of cubic container without jumping and waving of the liquid. And the double mix! Not many tutorials shows the importance of this step. Warmest greetings! Dominik, sculptor from Poland.
Appreciate the positive feedback!
i love this so much. Would this process work for something concave and thin ( 1/4 inch) like a helmet visor? I want to resin cast a sci-fi style visor from a 3d print.
You did an amazing job explaining and demonstrating. Just wow! Every single second of this video was necessary and useful information. I totally understand the process. Thank u!!
Thank you so much!
Wow! This was the most thorough tutorial I’ve ever seen! You did a fantastic job explaining each step in your process and providing the Why/what/how to support! They turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you so much!
Love your straightforward and super-clear explanations:. Very good on using time efficiently for the viewer. Much appreciated.
Thank You For Teaching Me How To Make A Mould To Do Casting With
Excellent!!! Great tutorial, too easy to follow! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍👍 helpful 😃
You're very welcome!
brilliant video taught me everything i needed to know about two part mould making
This is great. Thanks for this. I plan on making a silicone mold out of a 3D print which I then want to use for lost wax metal casting.
Go for it!
Just got here after lengthy. And complicated other videos. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you for explaining this so well! This helped me a ton!
Very good and simple. I'm gonna try this exact method with same products doing a 1/4 scale human figure sculpture made of paper mache. It will definitely be more complex.
Wow, you’re really good. Thank you for sharing. Learned it all, so to say. Thanks for explaining clearly and concisely. I’ve got some pet projects to complete now.
Wow! So many “little things” I’ve missed, but make a HUGE difference in the outcome! Thank you so much! I’m sure my crafts will appear more “professional” as well!
P.S. thanks for the handy app for determining the amount of product needed!
This tutorial is so well done and professional
Was not watching the video as I was doing my own thing with some resin when you pulled it out of the mixing cup, scared the hell out of me! 😂
Excellent video, This will be of great help with my mold-making project - Jayme
👍
Thank you for this easy to follow tutorial.❤️❤️❤️
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you so very much ❣️I learned what I needed to know without the fuss. You do a great job and will be seeing a lot of me in the future.
Wow! Great tutorial!
Hey, Thanks for the great tutorial. Can I use this same mold technique for resin casting?
Wow looks easy! Great instructions!
You have prepared a wonderful video. Thank you because you said and showed everything simply but very precisely. please, can you help me: can I use vaseline instead of "ease release 200"?
I know some people mix Vaseline with mineral spirits as a release when casting silicone into silicone, but I do not know how it works against resins.
Sweet thanks I can’t wait to start making silicone things
Outstanding quality of the final result and even better detailed step-by-step explanation with a nice soft voice (every other casting video sucks in all these areas).Subscribed!
Ha ha thank you!
How would you do a mold of a mug? Where you have the space where the liquid goes, would you pour silicon into that space?
Take your time every time! You did an awesome job!
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. Very informative and well done.
You can fill the mold with water and measure that to find the volume also
Very helpful and detailed information ❤.
Can I make candles using silicone and this mold method ??
yup! A silicone mold will work for casting melted wax.
I didn’t see a step
where the hole was added to pour the casting product. Did you just cut away some of the silicone?
Thank you so much for your easy tutorial, cant wait to try this with my many projects ahead.
Thank you for the tutorial!
Will the silicone withstand very hot temperatures like melted glass or melted sugar?
This silicone can withstand temps up for 450 degrees F. So not melted glass but probably yes on melted sugar.
Very nicely done and helpful
Terrific demonstration.
Amazing and your videos are fantastic, well explained and makes me want to get started on art projects. Thank u so much 💓
Where can i buy the materials?
Thank you for sharing!
Excellent instructions
gracias, el resultado es muy bueno.
😊😊😊 outstanding job well done 👍 now I can do My own molds you're The greatest 😊😊 thanks for the information take care stay safe out there 🙏🙏🙏❤️
Victoria, I need to make one small part, not much more than about an inch long, to replace a missing part in a plastic model kit. Seems like it would be awfully expensive for such a small part to purchase all those materials. Would there be any better way to do it?
please, one more piece of advice: the model for which I want to make a model according to your tutorial is made of wood. how can I protect it before work? is it enough to varnish it with acrylic varnish?
Brilliantly done. Thankyou...
Thank you ☺
Great video!
Extremely helpful information. Thanks for sharing. Just my 1 cent
That was beautiful and thank you!
Thank you for the good explanation 🙏
Excellent video. Thank you.
Is that resin you used to cast bear model???
If you make a model out of clay, do you spay it with release before pouring silicone over it?
We don't have to De-Gas the silicon mixture before pouring into the mold?
She should be using platinum-cured liquid silicone with a lower viscosity. If you use tin-cured silicone or higher viscosity, it is recommended to vacuum degassing, otherwise there will be a lot of air bubbles.🚩🀄
Some silicones do require degassing, but the Mold Star line is a low viscosity silicone that does not require degassing! Hope that helps!
@@linhuiming Yup. Mold Star is a lower viscosity line of platinum silicone, perfect for those without a degassing chamber.
Good craftsperson!
Thank you ! Looks great
Glad you like it!
Question: I noticed you used what seemed to be a glass figure as your source material. Does the material matter? If I used, say a child's plastic toy would the silicone stick to the original, to the plastic? or would it release as easily? Great informative video btw.
If you are using a plastic toy as a master model, it is recommended that you use a release agent to avoid separation difficulties. In addition, it should be noted that there should be no holes in the master mold.🚩🀄
I found this video very helpful in moldmaking
Great Video !
Good work there!
Thank you very much!
thanks for sharing
Really well done video
Thanks for sharing ❤
Would you consider me paying you to make like 6 easy molds for me? And maybe 2 difficult molds?
Nice job
I found this very helpful! Thanks for your knowledge and information in the video.
Great Step by Step Video! TY
really impressed
Thank you so much!
I’m actually half way through attempting this. First half of the mould I did last night and is currently setting 😊.
Outstanding video!! Very clear and informative- Thank you 😊
What happened to part 1 of this video? I couldn't find it. 😧
This video was only 1 part. Maybe you are mixing it up with something else?
Always appreciate the good work 👏
do you have to let the mann release dry first after spraying?
Yes this is best practice. Sometimes if I pour the silicone too soon it ends up with a tacky surface.
If the release agent is not dry and the platinum-cured silicone is poured directly, it will cause the contact part to become sticky after curing. This is because substances such as N, P, and S are likely to cause poisoning of platinum silicone and inhibit curing.🚩🀄
Oh my goodness! I tried watching another video prior to this and he really just had me rethinking everything. ( I do not mean to be negative about another person, but he really liked the sound of his own voice) But then I found you! You explained everything so very well and had each step indicated that was important. So thank you so much for making this and sharing your talent! Your bears are really great. I am going to attempt to make a missing piece of a one of a kind chess set, wish me luck!
You got this!! (I notice you posted 2 months ago, how did it turn out?!!)
I have that same exact glass bear!!!!
We must have the same exceptional taste in glass bears! 😉
What a great step by step, thank you!
subbed cuz you said "hyperspeed", and you're a smooth-on channel.
very nice work
How u mange to have the result without bubbles? How cm long is the bear thank u ❤
does a 2 part mold last a lot longer than a one part mold.. it just does not seem to take abuse like pulling , stretching like a one part mold.
That’s definitely part of it, the mold will have less abuse. Using the release agent also helps extend the life of the mold because it helps to protect the silicone oils from drying up due to the heat of the resin while curing.
@@victoriapitt2305 would you know if their are any cheaper oils i could use other then expensive mold release.. example , could i use olive oil in the molds. or other kitchen oils ?
The casting material is the biggest factor affecting the service life, and other factors include the type of silicone, mold maintenance, etc.🚩🀄
@@gladiatormechs5574 Silicone oil (silicone fluid) is recommended.🚩🀄
Really helpful great video thank you
How can I make a silicone mold of a glass egg trinket box?
Hard to say without seeing it. I recommend contacting Smooth-On tech support.
great video full of info thank you
Thank you!
Hello! I've been crafting silicone molds for my customers and noticed varying behaviors in the same brand of siliconeI use platinum based silicon. While previous curing times difered-ranging from 24 hours to as little as 3 hours-they never affected the resin outcome until now. Recently, when the silicone cured within 3 hours and I poured resin into it, the silicon lost its shine upon removal of resin from the mold. This unexpected issue has me deeply concerned. Any guidance you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
There are a few things that could be going on there. I recommend calling the manufacturer of your materials. If it's Smooth-On, they have amazing technical support.