You’ve decided to make resin crafts using molds for resin. And you’ve got questions… *Are resin molds expensive? *Can you use anything as a resin mold? *Will you need to do anything special once your resin comes out of the mold? Here’s the good news — you’re on the right track to be thinking about […]
Category: Molds and Mold Making
How to Make Faux Sea Glass Bowls
Hello, Beachcombers and Crafty Creators! Ever wished you could bottle up the magic of the seaside and bring it home with you? Well, grab your flip-flops and crafting gloves, because today we’re going to dive deep into the world of epoxy resin to create stunning sea glass bowls! These bowls will add a touch of […]
How to Make Your Own Epoxy Pet Tag
Hello, Pet Lovers and Crafting Enthusiasts! Are you ready to make your furry friend’s accessory game as strong as their bark? Today, we’re showing you how to create a personalized, epoxy pet tag. Whether your pup is a fashionista or a rugged adventurer, a custom resin pet tag will have them strutting their stuff in […]
How to Make a Food Safe Mold
Hey there, Kitchen Crafters and Culinary Creators! Ever dreamt of making your own funky-shaped chocolates, adorable ice cubes, or custom gummy bears? Well, guess what? You can bring those dreams to life with your very own food safe molds! Today, our good friend Samantha is showing the delightful world of mold making—a place where creativity […]
Create your own Molds with Mold Maker for Resin
Mold Maker allows you to create custom molds for a variety of applications, from craft projects to prototyping. These molds can be used repeatedly and are the perfect solution when you can’t find the mold you need.The process involves creating a master object (the item you want to replicate), mixing a silicone molding compound, and […]
7 Silicone Mold Care Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
Using silicone molds to make resin crafts? Awesome. You can use them to make an artsy dice set or a bangle bracelet. Now that you’ve invested in resin silicone molds, you want to make sure they last. Silicone mold care isn’t tricky, but there are a few things you can do to keep your molds […]
The ESSENTIAL Item You Need For Resin Mold Making
So you’ve played around with resin long enough that you want to try mold making. High five. 🙌 When it comes to making a resin mold, here’s where you have to start: You need a model. Let me repeat it. You need a model. For you to make a mold of something, you must have […]
6 Hacks For How To Get Resin Out Of A Mold
You’ve created the perfect resin casting. Or at least you thought you did. You try demolding your resin only to find you can’t get it out of the mold. Now what? How are you going to get resin out of the mold? Here are six of my favorite resin tricks to help you get your […]
Tight Budget? Use These As Alternative Resin Molds
There’s something kinda cool that happens when you’ve worked with resin for a while. You learn how to make it work for you. To make this resin pendant, you can use stamps as an alternative to resin molds. Resin supply list: Alumilite Amazing Casting resin 2-inch wide masking tape Stamps without the wooden/plastic backing Mixing […]
Why Casting Resin In A Soap Mold Is a BAD Idea
When it comes to using molds with resin, you might be wondering if you can use any mold with resin. Sometimes they work. Sometimes they don’t. And sometimes they fail badly. Like casting resin in a soap mold. Spoiler: The mold didn’t make it. And the remainder of this article probably ends up just after […]