100's of shapes for $20 Bucks - using your moulds & acrylic gap filler - homemade for any project

[@Snuske68]

I would “smash “ the mold down on the table a couple of times so it will fill all the spaces in the mold and don’t make “bobbles” 😁 .. that is what I do with Modeling paste ..

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

@@Snuske68 Hi. Excellent idea 💡. Thank You for sharing. Will keep in mind for next round of moulding 😀💜🙏 Happy Crafting

[@lzrd8460]

I think if you had dropped your molds onto the table after filling, you would have gotten a lot of the air pockets out and many would have looked better . I see this vid is two years old so you probably already have realized this. Thank you so much for sharing with us. ☺️☺️☺️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hey 👋. Thanks for that info, actually I have not tied this. I love the grungy look. But I am sure if one takes their time a smoother finish can be achieved. You are very welcome 🙏 love to share 😀💜🙏

[@Thedistressedpainter]

Really enjoyed your vid I love your discussion and small talk. Thanks

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi Kathy. Your welcome 🙏 Thank you so much for checking out my video, much appriciated. Happy Crafting 😀💜🙏

[@lzrd8460]

It would be nice to see you painting these using different techniques! ☺️☺️

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Yes. That’s a great idea. Most of the video tutorials on my channel i use the acrylic shapes i made. There are so many painting techniques, at the time I was liking the ones I I used. I am sure there are many more, as you can paint the acrylic gap filler, you can try other techniques yourself. 😀💜🙏

[@heartslessons6243]

This really helped me. Thank you. 😊

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Most welcomed 😀💜🙏

[@lzrd8460]

I like how the new I.O.D. Moulds have a ridge or lip around each motif. So easy to know if the mould is flat & same thickness.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. Yes I agree. So much easier to wipe of excess acrylic filler too and IOD moulds are so cool in design too. Would be great if other mould designers do the same. Thanks for sharing and have a fantabulous day 😀💜🙏

[@cindyburns7667]

They came out so well, I've only used resin or clay in my moulds. Looks like I should try this. Thank you.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi Cindy. Thank you 🙏. It’s such a cool process and outcome is grungy, can make so many of them. I use clay sometimes too and now I’m into resin. It’s a great way to save too. Give it a go and make sure it’s acrylic. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and Happy Crafting 😀💜🙏

[@amandajones6481]

I would love to get some of the Finnabair and Stamperia molds that you're using in this video. I live in Australia as well, so could you possibly let me know where I can buy them here? Thank you so much for your help. Love from Amanda Jones in Melbourne xox ❤️

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi Amanda. You can go to the description box and the names of the moulds are there. Also some listings for Aussie shops too including links. Not sure if all are still available but it is worth checking out. Just remembered Crafty Divas, Aussie as well, she has these moulds too. You may contact them and they can find certain moulds if not available. Very helpful service they have. Www.craftydivas.com.au. Thanks for asking. Let me know if you need more help. 😀💜🙏

[@r.rmedellin4078]

I enjoyed your videos using the Acrylic Gap unto the variuos molds you demonstrated. Is there any updates with this process? Please advise.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. Thank you. At this stage there are no updates. Same product, ACRYLIC gap filler can be used in silicone moulds. 😀💜🙏

[@beatricecreations84]

j'adore vos vidéos merci beaucoup

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi Beatrice. Your are most welcome 😀💜🙏 Happy Crafting 💜💜💜

[@chaitaliv30]

This is so cool... thanks for sharing!

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. Thank you so much. Much appriciated your support 😀💜🙏

[@lsalmon907]

Great work and passion! Thank you for sharing. Where do you get your mood shapes?

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. Thank you 🙏 and your welcome. The silicone moulds, the names of them are in the description box and also where I got mine. I am in Australia thus links are to Australian online stores. For your location would be good idea to search online or store with the names of the moulds in the description box. Thank you for asking. Happy Crafting 😀💜🙏

[@mino5670]

Hi. Thank you for your video. What glue are you using because I can’t stick these acrylic molds on cardboard. Thank you for your feedback.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. Your welcome. First I would suggest to prime the cardboard with gesso. This will give the surface of cardboard a texture and grip for glues and objects. The glues i use are Finnabair - heavy body gel and soft gloss or matt gel. These gel glues are very tacky and hold strong after drying. Great for heavy objects like these acrylic embellishments. Any brand with these titles are good. Another glue which works really well is by Create It called Craft Liquid Glue. This is like glue gun glue, stringy buts holds very strong after drying. Both these glues I have used are still holding my projects together. You can check out the Mixed Media Projects playlist. Most of the projects their I use these glues and list them in the description box and most of the embellishments are acrylic. You can also experiment with other glues, if time permits. Thanks for asking and checking out my acrylic gap filler embellishments.

[@mino5670]

Thank you so much Monika@@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

@@mino5670 Your welcome 😀💜🙏

[@hajerm]

great video! thanks for sharing... did you have issues removing the gap filler from the plastic mould? i could hear cracking but not sure if that was the plastic ? i want to create a form from a plastic mould i have for soap, but its not flexible so i am wondering if this method would work or i would end up destroying my mould?

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi Heather. Apologies for late reply. Thank you and your welcome. No issues in removing filler from plastic mould. You will need to leave it longer to dry completely and they will come out no problem. The cracking you heard was no cracking of mould, the filler was not completely dry and it was still tacky and it was sound of peeling of. If you do hear cracking it will be normal for plastic moulds because they are not flexible. I have several plastic moulds and they have not cracked on me. Thus you are good to go with the acrylic gap filler in plastic moulds. If still in doubt try small plastic mould to test it. Thank you for asking. 😀💜🙏

[@lzrd8460]

What is the work time for this acrylic stuff, how long before it dries too much to manipulate?

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

I don’t think there is a work time limit. I did not feel rushed when I was filling up several moulds in a day.

[@carms7859]

What or how do you paint the moulded items? I have found that most paint won't stick to acrylic gap filler.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. After the shapes are fully dry and taken out of the silicone moulds, paint/prime them with gesso. This will give the shape a grippy layer so the paint can stick on them. Check out my mixed media projects, I use white gesso to prime my whole project before painting. Thanks for asking 😀💜🙏 Happy Crafting

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. This is info about glues I use. First I would suggest to prime the surface with gesso. This will give the surface a texture and grip for glues and objects. The glues i use are Finnabair - heavy body gel and soft gloss or matt gel. These gel glues are very tacky and hold strong after drying. Great for heavy objects like these acrylic embellishments. Any brand with these titles are good. Another glue which works really well is by Create It called Craft Liquid Glue. This is like glue gun glue, stringy buts holds very strong after drying. Both these glues I have used are still holding my projects together. You can check out the Mixed Media Projects playlist. Most of the projects their I use these glues and list them in the description box and most of the embellishments are acrylic. You can also experiment with other glues, if time permits. Thanks for asking and checking out my acrylic gap filler embellishments.

[@ЛесяЛеся-у8э]

Hello, thank you very much for your answer. If it does not bother you, could you make a video of how you store your molds. I am sorry for my importunity, thanks.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. Your welcome. Yes I can make video, no worries at all. Just give me time. Thank you 🙏

[@ЛесяЛеся-у8э]

Great thanks. I will be looking forward to it very much.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

@@ЛесяЛеся-у8э That’s great. Thank you 😀💜🙏

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

@@ЛесяЛеся-у8э Hi. I have completed the video on how to store the moulds. Please have a look. Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpepgJ2tidB6a8k If you have any questions let me know, happy to help. Happy Crafting.

[@patb5889]

I am going to try it have to get the molds.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. Excellent. Thank you 🙏.

[@SPLASHING-SILVER]

What do you use to put on them to stay on your surface/product

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. You would use glues to attach the acrylic embellishments to your surface. Please go to comments section, I have a pinned comment explaining the type of glues to use. Also on my channel, most projects use acrylic embellishments and you can see what glues I use and there is a playlist with video’s about using acrylic gap filler and moulds. Also in description box there is more information. Thanks for asking. Happy Crafting 😀💜🙏

[@rebeccasharpe3258]

❤

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Thank You 😀💜🙏

[@lorettahealy1744]

Great video Monika 😊 fellow Aussie here. The squeeze top you are using, where did you get that from please 😁😁

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi Loretta. Awesome, great to see fellow Aussies here, thank you for visiting. Which squeeze top are you referring. The one with the tube of acrylic filler comes with it and you get get more free ones at Bunnings. If you refer to another please let me know. Thank you Loretta 😀💜🙏 Happy Crafting 💜

[@lorettahealy1744]

All good...found it 😅

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

@@lorettahealy1744 oh that’s great 😃. May I ask what it was 😀💜🙏

[@lzrd8460]

So many of these have gaps & places where the acrylic didn’t fill in. Is there a way to get them to look more uniform? I use paper clay but have never tried this acrylic filler stuff. Just curious if the irregularities are because of using the filler or because you didn’t fill them properly. Just wondering. I have the IOD border mold and with paper clay they fill in perfectly. The good think about the acrylic filler is that they stay flexible so can be used later on. With the clay, I have to form it over my project and glue it down right away. I like the idea that with acrylic, they can be made in bulk as you are doing here. How do these age? Do they turn yellow? Not that it matters because they will be painted anyway. How do you know how long to leave them in their molds? You waited two days but I’m wondering how we will know when they are ready to be unmolded?

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

With the gaps, it is the way i filled them. But if you take your time, can be smoothed out. Yes i have used air dry clay too, smooth finish, i agree what you said. I have the border IOD moulds too, excellent for clay not so much for acrylic filler but can be achieved, I have tried. They do not age and do not yellow or crack over time. They stay the same. And stay flexible too. I am still using my bulk stash to this day. With the un moulding, you can pick them up and bend the mould see if they come of the sides and if they still stick to the mould. If sticky still leave them in longer. Also feel the top. Sticky needs more time. Also if they come out and feel sticky you can leave them to air dry. They will dry completely. You can also try one small shape and experiment.

[@lucybirdsong8632]

Excellent job. I’m going to try it. 👍🏻👩🏻‍🦳👨🏻‍🦳🇺🇸❤️🇨🇱🤠🙏🏻

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi Lucy. Thank you 🙏. That will be great 👍. Just make sure it is acrylic. Happy Crafting 😀💜🙏

[@roberthill3863]

We're can I purchas your moulds you are fantastic no1

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi 👋 Robert. Thank You. Apologies for late reply. Please go to description box, you will find links to where I purchase the moulds. Some moulds are from Ebay too. I have listed the names of the moulds and you could search for them that way too. I buy the moulds in Australia. Thank you for asking 😀💜🙏

[@QueenPam]

I wonder if you popped those in the freezer for 20 minutes, if you could demould sooner and let dry.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi Elon. Not sure, i have not tried that idea. It’s totally different material then resin. If you get a chance, give it a go, with a small sample and let me know. Thanks 🙏 i might try that when I do my next batch of moulds.

[@QueenPam]

@@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium I will have to get the calk and let you know.

[@angeladonohoe1935]

To get defined detail dont spread thick over all the mould, its taken me a long time to know to fill and spread each item with what ever you use as this stops bubles and ending up with bits of details missing .

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. Excellent advice. Thank you for sharing. 😀💜🙏

[@carms7859]

@@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium I find tapping them or low drop of the mould will bring bubbles to the surface.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

@@carms7859 Hi. Excellent advice. Thank you for sharing. 😀💜🙏

[@lzrd8460]

Aren’t you concerned about the acrylic stuff left on the molds? Will it wash off easily once dried???

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Not concerned at all. Because it is a thin film on top of the moulds and the acrylic is fully dried, peels off very easily and you can wash off with warm soapy water too. To this day, some moulds still have the access acrylic on them and I can still peel them off and clean them. Apologies for late replies to all your comments. Much appreciate you taking time to ask. 😀💜🙏

[@lynneallison2367]

Is this paintable?

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Lynne, yes it is paintable 😀💜🙏

[@ЛесяЛеся-у8э]

Здравствуйте, подскажите как вы храните фигурки с акрилового герметика, они же липнут между собой? Спасибо

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. Store in plastic storage containers. Yes stick together. But still good to use. May store separated. Thank you for asking. 😀💜🙏

[@onmywaythin]

I like the idea, but I don't like how many errors are on the detailed side... after a long consideration I would pass on this.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi k.d. 5122. Thank you. No worries at all. I do understand this medium is not for everyone. Thanks for taking an interest. Have a great day 😀💜🙏

[@createscout247]

There are other videos online where the results are pretty amazing. The biggest difference of this video vs the others with some great results, I think is taking a bit more time in pressing in the caulking/filler and cleaning up the edges before it's completely dry.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

@@createscout247 Hi 👋. I agree with you. Results will be different for everyone and how they take there time applying the acrylic filler. In my opinion, it’s not about perfection, for me. I love how grungy the final result is. But sometimes i do like a clean look thus I use Paperclay or resin as a filler for silicone moulds. Thank you 🙏 for your input, it’s great to see interest in this medium. Have a fantastic day 😀💜🙏

[@1ntmd8r3]

What a hot mess. =/

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi. Yep. Can be, but results are worth the wait 😀💜🙏 Happy Crafting

[@firstsun5208]

Can't hear you.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Increase your volume/unmute….

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

I have that problem with some videos, and my volume is up as high as it goes. Very frustrating.

[@anneofhearts]

toxic?

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Hi Anne. One the bottle does not say if it is or is not toxic. But indicates a lot of precautions. Thus use safety, gloves, respirator/mask and ventilation when using the product. If you can check the product yourself and read label, that would be great, as each product in different countries is different. Also when I use this product I have no issues with it, but I do use gloves and have ventilation. Thank you for asking, is very important information to know.

[@anneofhearts]

@@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium well thank you! its super idea

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

@@anneofhearts Your welcome Anne 😀💜🙏