Easy DIY Concrete Mold Ideas

[@dermotheaney]

There’s more commonsensical info in your 4 minute video than most videos I’ve seen in a while. You gave us many ways to do a thing, all clearly explained. Other creators, take note . Subscribed

[@rubberbiscuit99]

It is my first time watching your videos. The Free Poop sign on the wall behind you really convinced me that your videos are totally worth my time.

[@creatingconcrete]

One year and three months is how long it has taken someone to finally mention the free poop sign. We were wondering how long it would take...thank you for being the first to comment on it!

[@rubberbiscuit99]

@@creatingconcrete What can I say? I read everything and have an eye for detail. 😉

[@VetvsWorld]

Facts.

[@phyllisgardner2100]

For me it was the lettering stating "unicorn farts," in another video. It's on a green soda bottle inside his face pots. Still watching all the videos I can, but have yet to find mention of them.😂

[@aviavi4717]

@creatingconcrete How could i reach you to make me a mold for a concrete tile design i have ?

In just 4 minutes you said everything I needed to know. Great content man. Keep it up!

[@deneensaunders8673]

Thank you for posting this. I started working with concrete as a hobby 2yrs ago. Great information. Can you do a video on how to use shredded soaked/wet paper and concrete?

[@daniel2segura]

Thank you! I’ve been interested in getting into concrete. It seems like a very accessible hobby. I strongly desire to make benches for us, family and friends for their patios.

[@creatingconcrete]

I spent a little while experimenting with benches. I tried making 3 piece units that keyed together, and also one piece shaped kind of like an arch. They are heavy, of course, but so long as you choose a design which has a stable base you should be able to design something that will not fall and hurt someone. I went from benches to welded steel and concrete mixed making stools, end tables and ultimately somewhat of a muskoka style chair. You never know what interest will spawn from your current project! Good luck

[@SammichFella]

Great video! You give Joe Pera vibes in the comforting and looks way, but not like boring comfort haha

[@creatingconcrete]

Glad you enjoyed it! Much appreciated.

[@TheStigma]

Can you give an example of what an urethane resin product for this looks like? Is there any low-cost DIY options to use instead of specialty stuff for casting?

[@phedreBiOn]

I love your Easter Island-like pieces. So pretty and dreamy

[@AydaWalsh]

Thank you for a great video! The silicone tip is such a great idea to do small molds and test things out! Thank you again!

[@creatingconcrete]

I am happy you found this information helpful

[@TheStigma]

What type of silicone does the corn starch trick work with? I think acid-curing (vinegar smell) is used a lot in the US, but where I live almost everything is neutral-cure. Dos it work the same with both?

[@ChrisRasch]

Have you ever used 100% silicone roof sealer to make a mold of large objects, like say, a giant boulder or a horse sized sculpture?

[@markmunson6192]

How do you make a mold of the oil based clay if it is still pliable? Won’t the details get messed up in the mold process?

[@eldbudd]

i make molds from either combining empty packages of food or actually anything, combining it with air-dry clay for negative space; or from creating them from craft cardboard sheets that i then cover with tape or smear a 3x coating for water resistance in the first few hours. To tell you the truth, the concrete pouring is the more mundane part. making the molds is where i really get creative. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. adds to the excitement.

[@jessicakruger4604]

I would love if you made a video of you making a silicone mould.

[@creatingconcrete]

I have already filmed a series on this. It will be released soon so be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you will be alerted when I drop this silicone mold video series.

[@Rayberbumbum]

@Creating Concrete thank you for the video, what is the ratio of silicone to corn starch?

[@JonnyRay-1986]

Whats best to use to seal the concrete

[@tannersnyder7473]

If I wanted to make a big mold for say a table would this still be a viable method?

[@Lamealyssa]

I want to make a mold of my 1950’s style plastic hand chair! What method would you recommend that I use?

[@jtbmetaldesigns]

What about the pink foam boards sold at home improvement stores? They seem good for simply geometric shapes.

[@creatingconcrete]

That is a pretty decent option for simple molds! I have made a few using the high density foam boards and some examples can be found in other videos here.

[@patricianelson8]

This is exactly what I needed to start my project. I have a design I made for the entrance to my garden, but how do I do it? Next step concrete. Thank you!

[@creatingconcrete]

I am happy you found this information helpful.

[@lnz3704]

Sir, when you pour a mix into that cast, how many day should we wait to demold it ? I mean, it will vary for some country, but i just want to know the basic principal. For example : the longer we take it out, the more sticky the concrete will be to the cast. Thanks !

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

Thanks. So how much cornstarch do you want to add to the 100% silicone so it will build more than normal & not be gooey for schmearing on your model :)

[@creatingconcrete]

you have to mix it quickly, but you start with a little bit and add more. If you add too much all at once it will essentially seize up on you. If you had a whole tube of silicone I might add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to that.

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

Thanks. Your videos are so helpful. @@creatingconcrete

[@1deecee12]

can you use alginate for concrete casting? We are using human hands so we cannot use anything that will absorb into skin

[@farrahtittle6675]

I like your approach and delivery! How would you go about making a mold to cast full sized logs, 6 to 8 feet long? I have real logs to cast from. Thanks!

[@creatingconcrete]

I would probably use urethane for casting logs. Seal it with wax and then release agent a few layers thick. Then mold the log in two pours of urethane. This will give you a split mold finished product. Note that the texture of the log will be such it will grab the urethane. I would use a very flexible urethane like Vitaflex 20 from Smooth On. You could also use latex backed with fiberglass, but I much prefer the urethane casting resin for concrete castings.

[@farrahtittle6675]

@@creatingconcrete Thank you for the information! I'm looking forward to more videos!

[@magpie06]

How do you make the silicone mold of a large clay object (2-3 ft tall x 1.5 ft wide)? Thanks!

[@Cam.Klingon]

I'd like to make a bird bath, using a 3 part mold, how do I go about doing that? Can you recommend a source, forum, or facebook group? I'm guessing I would have to create a positive out of xps foam or something and carve it?

[@IQENT]

Thank you 🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 What is the liquid cement called?

[@guillaumevermeulen8354]

Very useful. Proper advice. Great channel. Thank you

[@creatingconcrete]

I am so happy this was helpful for you. Cheers

[@factordemexfhz5096]

What do u think about this ancient stones from Peru arranged in that impossible way. Casted or not ?

[@creatingconcrete]

I am sorry I do not know about this, but when I read up I will be back to comment. Cheers.

[@howardb5812]

Thanks for the video! Ecellently done! 🙏🙏👍👍

[@EgyptianDarling]

Looking for plastic bowls like you have. Where did you get them?

[@creatingconcrete]

The dollar store!

[@-maccabee]

Whats the silicone to corn starch ratio?

[@VetvsWorld]

Bro, the fact you have such few subs is a travesty!! I have about 55 btw. 😂 I’ve long thought about creating concrete casts of myriad things, including my own horrible sculptures. I am here now trying to learn. You present this material in a very easy to follow conversational style (I’m going to try and steal). Thank you sir. Oh, and when I upload my own creations, I shall happily reference you and your channel as my inspiration, repeatedly. ✊🏼

[@creatingconcrete]

Thank you! I have another channer (swimming pool steve) with about 50K subs, so I used that expeirence to help build this channel. Slowly but sure it is growing. It is a very niche subject so it will take a while to get to a point where the sub count is impressive. Good luck with your channel

[@-maccabee]

Heres his ratio : If you add too much all at once it will essentially seize up on you. If you had a whole tube of silicone I might add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to that.

[@cois]

Hey! Your videos have helped me soooo much on my journey to becoming a better cement master!! I have a quick question, I am planning on making a reusable mold for table tops, but have no idea what type of plastic to use! Some suggest HDPE and some PP.

[@creatingconcrete]

If I wanted a professional grade reusable form I would use polyurethane mold making rubber from Smooth-On. If you want a more cost effective option, but you can only use it once, MDF board is great for forming.

[@cois]

@@creatingconcrete thank you for the quick reply! I was thinking about polyurethane, but won't that be a bit too flexable? Here in the Netherlands I can by 1 inch thick hdpe sheets that are as stiff as MDF or melamine, but costs about 10 times as much. The tables I am planning on making are 9 by 4 feet. Do you think polyurethane gets stiff enough to produce perfectly flat results?

[@louis9368]

I had a question about making logs just wondering if you could answer it?

[@creatingconcrete]

I have only minimal experience with faux wood finishes but if you ask I can try!

[@Potato_El_Great]

i am trying to make fingerboard obstacles, can i use styrofoam?

[@carvinxam3241]

Sameeeee im trying to make some bricks like in black river to make a fun box

[@Texasphotoguy]

What about using sand for molds? I’m a novice that’s interested in making bird baths and fountains.

[@creatingconcrete]

Definitely possible. It is a little limiting for design with a higher rate of failure than I prefer to work with...but totally possible if you want to build a bird bath. Finding a fine grain sand is critical for this, as is a tamping / compression process. Take the piece you want to mold, dust with talcum powder and then compact fine (slightly damp) sand on this. I will see about making a tutorial series for this moving forward.

[@Texasphotoguy]

@@creatingconcrete Thank you for the tips and would absolutely love to see a tutorial video on it. 👍🏼

[@CadeJCampbell]

Great info

[@creatingconcrete]

Cheers

[@lauch_hd8657]

great video but could be 40% louder

[@deecarwile4263]

Do you happen to sell molds?

[@creatingconcrete]

I do not. I have thought f getting into it. I have made somewhere around 200ish molds for myself ranging from a few inches to a few feet tall. It seems there is a strong market for buying molds. People really seem to love buying new concrete molds!

[@deecarwile4263]

Yes they do. It seems to be pretty lucrative. I appreciate you replying 🙂

[@debrataylor4806]

You have an amazing laugh 😊

[@creatingconcrete]

thank you!

[@AndreaKidder]

Can you please tell my the best video to watch how to deal with tiny molds? I'm making tiny women body c0ncrete candle holders with silicon molds! TIA

[@thebenmidthun]

lol free poop!!!

[@amitbuch]

Your techniques are awesome but those weird human faces you tried with modeling clay are terrible. I would stick with just good techniques. Your Michael Angelo part you know ... has dried and hardened.

[@alialywa4892]

You have not created nothing

[@creatingconcrete]

I have not created anything. Your use of a double negative implies that I have in fact created something which I believe is opposite to the sentiment which you have tried to convey.