STOP Buying Molds! (Make Dozens for the Price of One)

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  @OurUpcycledLife · 6 months ago · pinned

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  @krickette5569 · 4 years ago

  Did you know that you can make 3D Replica&apos;s as well? You make a ball out of the silicone and then place your object all the way into the ball so that it is enclosed. Let it cure and then remove it. Once it&apos;s removed you dust the mold with cornstarch and pack the 3D mold with air dry clay (or even more of the silicone mixture), let it cure and remove it. if you go to the craft store and into the cake decorating section you can get an idea of what a 3D mold looks like and go from there. &nbsp;I refinish/repair furniture and when I get a piece that has a missing applique or embellishment of some kind, I will mold an existing one so that I can make a repair that matches.

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  @pheresy1367 · 2 years ago

  A quick hint on preventing the object from sticking to the mold. I spray some dish soap (mixed with water) onto the objects you are making molds of. Just spray some on, then let it dry. When you make the mold, the object is guaranteed to NOT stick to the mold. <br>It is usually not a problem but every so often the object is made of metal that wants to stick to the silicone. Certain resins and paint can have that quality too.

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  @WHJeffB · 4 years ago (edited)

  Make a pancake of corn starch on your mixing surface first, then squirt the silicone into the middle of it. &nbsp;Wear nitrile gloves and slowly fold the cornstarch into the silicone, gradually adding more cornstarch and kneading until the consistency is not sticky. &nbsp;Saves you from ruining your forks and messing up your rings. &nbsp;<br><br>It&apos;s a great technique for making inexpensive home made molds. &nbsp;I&apos;m a model builder and have been using it for years for making quick and inexpensive molds for low detail parts. &nbsp;<br><br>Instead of air dry clay, use plaster. &nbsp;Wet the mold with water mixed with a few drops of dish soap, pour in the plaster. &nbsp;Vibrate the filled mold gently to release any air bubbles trapped on the mold surface, under the plaster. &nbsp;The result is highly detailed castings of the original part. &nbsp;Soak the plaster castings (when fully dry) with watered down PVA or white glue, set aside to dry. &nbsp;This strengthens the plaster, making it a tad more durable.

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  @suzannahseidel6031 · 3 years ago

  You dont have to add as much cornstarch if you want a more flexible mold. I use this recipie for my 3d molds, and I learned that the quantity of cornstarch added determines the stiffness of the finished silicone. For me, less cornstarch and a more flexible mold works best. But its a handy tip to know that theres no set consistency you have to acheive with this recipie, the silicone still sets (it just might take a bit longer) and you can acheive the best results for you.

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  @Feisty_Elfgirl_5258 · 4 years ago

  The hardware store is my favorite craft store

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  @thePickinPilgrim · 4 years ago

  Thank you so much for this!!! I thrifted an intricate mirror from the 1800s and because of the age, a corner broke. I&apos;ve been trying to figure out how to make a silicone mold of the other corner to repair it. This is perfect timing! Thanks again!

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  @Erin_Canada · 4 years ago

  &quot;Ferb, I know what we&apos;re going to do today.&quot; :-)

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  @loulittlefield4112 · 4 years ago

  I have and I love them, I have also filled them with hot glue when I ran out of clay! I do use gorilla hot glue so I&apos;ve never had a problem. And at my craft shows I use plaster in them and have a place where children can paint them. They are so versatile.

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  @natureschild1263 · 3 weeks ago

  Great ideas! &nbsp;Thanks for sharing!

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  @brendavanfossen2167 · 4 years ago

  Deidre, u are a truly amazing crafter. Don&apos;t stop..I couldn&apos;t afford the expensive moulds. You are helping Us save so much &amp; still making a way for us to do what we love. Thanks, you are an answer to prayer!!

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• GA

  @galels1 · 4 years ago

  I have never made any molds before. But now I want to try.

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