How to make DIY SILICONE MOLDS for resin, concrete, cement, plaster, soap & candles

[@bradleymyers5437]

Hey Edna, I'm a guy, but retired, and actually love all kinds of clay and resin art. I own a kiln and just really enjoying myself on everything. I simply just love the way you absolutely make it sound so easily and especially inexpensive. there is really no reason to be too fusy, I mean aren't we all just to really let ourselves go and be as expressive as we can be. Buying a few things, like the resin, is really kind of expected, but learning from everybody online, like you, helps in so many ways, to be kinda assured that we can do it, and have fun doing it as well. I love it all your doing, please keep making the videos, I will be waching. Thanks Brad

[@EdnaWargon]

I so agree bradley, its the best use of free time :) Thanks for your lovely comment and sorry for the late reply, I only just got back fro holidays with the family. Summer is officailaly over, so more time to film and edit :)

[@melissaevans9766]

😅

[@AmandaMG6]

Ooooh I need a friend with a kiln! Lol ❤

[@renujha2431]

Thanks Edna for this very useful video.

[@mariatobar7937]

@@renujha2431

[@amechealle5918]

I have an electric neck massager that has two flat massage rollers. Once I have poured my silicone I turn the massager on low and set it on the table for a minute. I’ve found it helps the bubbles rise to the top and pop. Works like a charm.

[@EdnaWargon]

Great tip!

[@JannyMaha]

Brilliant idea!

[@GailOdom-ie1th]

It doesn’t matter what it is, if it vibrates, it chases the bubbles away. My big back massager that sits in a chair works GREAT!! Thanks for the great tip!!

[@JoniWagner]

This video is straight forward, no nonsense, LOGICALLY thought out and BRILLIANT! Thanks much for sharing!

[@EdnaWargon]

My pleasure, thanks for watching and your lovely comment 😍

[@lindseycombs4847]

Agreed..no fluff..just what you need to know! Thank you!❤

[@callyross7873]

awesome! I bought some Let's Resin silicon to make a mold, I used an inexpensive plastic food storage box to hold the master and the silicon.... wow! it took two boxes (at $18 each!) and weighs a chunk! these methods are so much more efficient and cost effective. I could have bought several pre-made molds with those dollars. thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@EdnaWargon]

You're welcome 😊 🙏

[@carolynjones5184]

This is by far the best video I've found on KZbin! Thank You!!!!

[@EdnaWargon]

Oh what a lovely comment, thanks Carolyn 😘

[@randomimmigrant348]

Watching from a very cold and wintery Durban, SA. We've cancelled our beach day this weekend due to the weather, and now I know exactly what we'll be doing. Much love. I do decorative Concrete as a side-gig and the wife does custom jewellery, so we love working on projects that we both have a shared interest in.

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi from From France, welcome 🙏 I love concrete 😉

[@charlottesmom]

Ohhhhh Lego!! Right up my alley, we have a huge rubbermaid bin full to the brim!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@EdnaWargon]

🤣 my son too, that's where I got them from 💞

[@tracyboudreau4266]

Thank you so much for this very easy and comfortable video. Your pace and tone mixed with your skill makes it a joy to learn from you. I've been making and seeking resin art for 4 years now but haven't made my own mold yet, but i will now, you've inspired me . Peace

[@EdnaWargon]

So happy to have inspired you Tracy, it's a fun medium to share so thank you back, for watching and talking the time to leave a lovely comment, and welcome to my channel 💞

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Nice job :) love the Lego idea… seen that done on another channel too…. The plasticine is great to make moulds with as well… what’s really cool about it is you can use it as models for the moulds too… I needed a border that resembled broken rock for this clock I was making.., so I used plasticine to make it… I used strips of cardboard to create the long box and then pressed the plasticine down into it…. Then I took a bunch of different shaped flat rocks and pressed them down into the plasticine… I removed them and the. Did it again until the entire strip had been used up… it was approximately 4 feet long and a mere 3 inches wide and about a 3/4 inch deep… MUCH cheaper than buying the same rubber stripping on amazon… that bloody thing was over a hundred bucks! I was like, I can make that myself for less than half that price…. Turned out PERFECT…. I love making my own moulds… it’s amazing what you can make with the silicone rubber….

[@EdnaWargon]

So true, 💯 my favorite and easiest method is cardboard, I keep all boxes that are delivered and I precut them into straps ready for the next time. If you stick the base onto double sided tape, I don't even need to glue gun the outside. 👌😊

[@ZippedUpKitz]

@@EdnaWargon yep! My garage is full of broken down boxes from Amazon … I have this gigantic box that my new recliner had come in and another one that my new oven had come in… both of those are completely filled with broken down boxes… I make all sorts off containers for making moulds… I love using double sided tape! It is the best thing ever for it… between that and cardboard from Amazon boxes, I've got endless mould making materials!!!

[@MCher2]

Thank you❣️ I’ve been wanting to make a mold but haven’t taken the leap. Your tutorial has motivated me to make one. ❤

[@EdnaWargon]

Happy you're giving it a go. Have fun and let me know how it goes 🙂

[@yolandagofigure]

Me too 😁❤️

[@carolannvanderhoef4932]

I really like that in Genesis of a different ways you make your casting molds.

[@lisapupillo1724]

LOVE the magnet idea! So clever!

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

Great molds, I find amazing potential mold-making Items at second-hand stores items you have never seen before, and plenty of things you have seen.

[@Pashanny824]

Thank you for this video. I'm more interested in how you made a chrystal edge coaster blank for the newer Larimar tecniques.

[@jtme8108]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. I've been thinking about making a mold, or two, for sometime. You're a good teacher!

[@EdnaWargon]

Awww that's good to hear, thanks JT 🥰

[@ziggyustar3137]

what I liked most was all the ideas shown

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you Ziggy, thank you for your lovely comment 🩷

[@ziggyustar3137]

@@EdnaWargon Honestly I can't wait to try to make a template for a ceiling tile application & then cover the ugly with beautiful

[@amycarpenter6699]

Thank you! Very detailed and I really appreciate you sharing the steps. Cannot wait to try it out!!

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Amy 😊

[@VictoriouslyCrowned]

Oooo! I am really wanting to try this out. Looks peaceful and fun.

[@robinfachini591]

The mold you made were awesome thank you for showing me how to do it hopefully I'll be able to thank you

[@EdnaWargon]

My pleasure and thank you for watching 🥰

[@ritaprovencher6048]

Thank you so much for this video. I have always wondered how it's done at home. Great ideas for different ways. We all have the tools needed considering the cardboard idea. This really is important to see how it's done. I'm going to watch more of your videos now!!😊❤❤

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Rita for your lovely comment, happy to have you as a new subscriber, enjoy the other videos 🥰

[@ArmaniIntoParanormal]

✨The molds came out so nice and the charms are cute✨💖

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks 💕 glad you enjoyed 😉

[@ArmaniIntoParanormal]

@@EdnaWargon your welcome 🖤

[@Shen_Tao]

thanks for sharing!! the narration was not only good (so soothing!!!) but the explanation was very clear, and so relaxing to watch!! :D I am now motivated to do the project I've had in mind for like 6 months or so xD!!!

[@EdnaWargon]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😍

[@spiritsoulbody352]

This is wonderful thank you so much for showing these methods! It’s helpful to know there are other weird household items to use to help make the master mold!

[@spycynedesigns]

Hello Edna, I begin working with resin but have been looking for a particular mold and not able to find it. Thank you for this amazing tutorial video, now I'm able to make the mold I desire. 🥰

[@EdnaWargon]

You are so welcome! 🙂

[@crystalratclffe3258]

Of all mould making, yours awesome!

[@EdnaWargon]

What an absolutely lovely comment crystal. Thank you so much for the compliment, really happy you enjoyed the video. 🥰💞

[@QuietBloom]

This stuff is excellent at releasing bubbles all on its own. I’ve never done any bubble removal methods and never had an issue with bubbles in my molds.

[@LisaVesander.Creative]

Thankyou for showing me how I can bring my ideas to life. I have subscribed for more. xx

[@EdnaWargon]

Welcome to my channel 😍 and thanks for subscribing 😉

[@karenmusa3052]

The double sided tape is a great idea, thanku very much. Loving the lego idea too 😅 ❤

[@karenmusa3052]

Oh wow the magnetic rulers...brilliant. Thanku

[@EdnaWargon]

@@karenmusa3052 💕💕💕

[@trishklinzmann8335]

Thank you for your tutorial, you have answered many of my questions. I will subscribe

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks for the sub! ❤️

[@melissaphillis7247]

Wonderful! Loved seeing how they turned out too. You're very clever.

[@mari-atonjalkanen9920]

I like your tutoring style; secure and relaxed. 😇Great stuff!

[@EdnaWargon]

Lovely comment Mari, thanks so much 😘💞

[@LiveSleepResin]

I had no idea there were so many ways. Thank you resin buddy x

[@EdnaWargon]

My pleasure sweetie, there are more but it would have made for a really long video 😅

[@loganwintry9945]

I had an idea to use legos and cardboard too! lol thats awesome!

[@EdnaWargon]

It's a fab method, you can make any size and shape and it doesn't stick to silicone 👍🏻

[@jolieemma5903]

Hi. Very nice video.Can you please make a clutch bag mold?

[@mywifetheartist]

So much wonderful information.

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@dthomp06]

I always wondered how to make silicone molds. Now I know! Cool!

[@Pashanny824]

Can you demonstrate a live edge (crystal edge) coaster mould starting with creating the blank? I loved this video and would love to learn more. Thanks❤

[@dawneaschollmeyer9162]

This is awesome, I have been racking my brain on how to make my own molds. Hard to find the ones I wanted or they sell out. Thank you from Utah.

[@EdnaWargon]

My pleasure Dawn, that's what I'm here for 😉

[@pattianderson5072]

Very nicely done. Lots of great tips too! Thanks!!

[@gwenlujan176]

Great tutorial with lots of useful information. Best video I have seen on making molds

[@EdnaWargon]

Oh cheers Gwen, what a lovely compliment 😊

[@georgiastewart4479]

These turned out amazing. Lots of creative ideas for making molds. Looking forward to seeing the finished crafts.

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks so much 😊

[@phyllislee4096]

Bless you so much for making this video. I'm just starting out in resin making & it is so helpful❤

[@EdnaWargon]

My pleasure 🙏 that's what I'm here for, I have lots of other great resin videos for you. Check them out 😉🥰

[@ginafeddersen8200]

Amazing video Edna! 👏 So many tips and links to purchase these items, really appreciate that makes it easier to find them. Love your tutorials as they are so easy to follow and loaded with valuable info! Thank you so much for sharing 🥰😍😊😍🥰

[@YesThatPrettyGirL]

This was PHENOMENAL❣️ Thank you 😊

[@heathermulholland7084]

Awesome!!! Thank you!

[@genettejennings5537]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@vanessabergman9942]

Love the molds. Now I want to make some. Thankyou for the video

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Vanessa, send me some pics on Instagram when you make them 😉😘

[@PanGrothaus]

I was waiting to see you finish the Lego moulding as well...

[@EdnaWargon]

It was on my instagram as a reel 😊😊instagram.com/reel/Cd6CPkXMtLP/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[@DeborahOlander]

Wonderful and.clear video. Thank you.

[@shamimshaherwala1802]

Long awaiting ideas. Love your creation❤ Thankyou dear.

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you shamim 👋💞

[@angelwithinme1]

Thank you for some great ideas. 😀

[@shadesbykarmen]

Thank you for sharing all these helpful informations ! I enjoy watching your videos and will definitely give it a try soon 🤞😊!

[@sharoncooper2551]

WOW! Thank you for making this tutorial easy to understand, awesome job x

[@EdnaWargon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mathkor89]

For others, it’s proffered you pour the silicone in one place so the silicone can rise and push the air out, the thinner the stream of silicone the better , bubbles will pop as the pour, Edit: also pour it close to the bottom to help push the air up and out

[@RescueRecycleReuse]

Thank you for sharing Edna!

[@b-utifulbruiser3693]

These are great! Thank you for sharing!

[@jennieraup6612]

Loved your tutoring . It makes souch sense to me. Thank you.

[@EdnaWargon]

So glad!

[@JAACS74]

Amazing...Thank you!

[@lindanicodemus9306]

Thank you so much for this great video!! I have been wanting to do this for awhile now!! 🤗🥰

[@deidrebemister9209]

Very helpful video! Thank you for making it!

[@belindagalle97]

Wonderful job. Great tutorial. Thank you. 😊

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you! 😊

[@iawen28]

Using the legos is genius

[@ednaalvarado2397]

Thank you for making it look so easy

[@sussietming523]

I was looking for some thing like this

[@barbarawalsh4936]

Thank you for sharing your technique. I can't wait to try this myself.

[@EdnaWargon]

You are so welcome!

[@usherl250]

What a great tutorial. I have yet to make a silicone mold although I bought the silicone. Lol. I have to give this a try and thanks for showing all the options. Love the Lego one, brilliant.

[@piedadarredodo9066]

Muchas gracias,me fue muy útil, a pesar de estar en inglés, bendiciones.

[@rosanneshale923]

Thank you for those brilliant ideas

[@EdnaWargon]

My pleasure. Make sure your subscribed, I have another one like this coming soon 😊😉

Enjoyed watching your video, thank you for sharing so truthfully and meaningfully. I wish you good health and success. I've just become your new member...hihi

[@EdnaWargon]

Hiya, welcome to my channel, happy you subscribed 😍

[@swatidund9389]

This is insightful ❤😊

[@jennifersummers7045]

Absolutely brilliant tutorial Edna, really helpful. Looking forward to seeing the pieces you make with them 😍😘

[@EdnaWargon]

3 are up as reels on my Instagram 😉😍

[@Mahasart-l1x]

What are the names of these solution u used for making molds

[@norhanabdalla3185]

Thank you for a very helpful and life-saving tutorial I really liked the cardboard square method and the legos which are available in any house. I have a question and anyone can help me out. I am trying to make a mold for an earphone case cover. making a mold for the exterior of the cover is easy enough. I just have to surround a protected earphone case with silicon. However, the tricky part is how to make the mold for the interior and obviously inserting silicon inside the case cannot only damage the device but is not going to take the shape needed. I hope I make myself clear and if someone has any advice I'd really appreciate it.

[@daniajovita485]

Thank you for this amazing video

[@EdnaWargon]

Glad you liked it!

[@mayabdullahmouawad3256]

Thank you ❤❤❤ it's very helpful 🎉

[@EdnaWargon]

You're welcome 😊

[@yolandagofigure]

Thank you so much for the amazing I was wondering where did you get the molds for the roses 🌹 Ty 🇨🇦❤️

[@EdnaWargon]

Aliexpress 😉

[@JamieSherfy]

Brilliant!

[@releasingendorphins232]

Thanks❤🎉

[@bridgetnewton951]

Amazing

[@Becky_lou_smuling]

Awesome ❤

[@carolthomas2620]

Very helpful video, thank you

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Carol 🥰

[@debiparnadey3042]

Very helpful ❤️🙂

[@EdnaWargon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dariob.2547]

Nice video, thanks! How do you understand the hardness of a silicone, do you use a durometer? If so, which one?

[@EdnaWargon]

You go by the shore number in general. The higher the number the more hard it is.

[@petravanvlaanderen]

Thanks for tutorial Edna 🌸

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks for commenting Petra 🥰

[@TrackerLorna]

Awesome for sharing🥰🥰

[@EdnaWargon]

Happy to share my secrets with my viewers 😉

[@kinyanjuipaul]

wow so awesome thanks

[@martinebangs6520]

Hi Edna, new to channel, enjoyed this video so I joined....Take care...🍁 🍁

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you too Martine and welcome to my channel 💕

[@nicolelane4551]

This is so awesome do they sell big jugs of this silicone rubber resin

[@EdnaWargon]

@nicolelane4551 yes 🥰 use my link and don't forget the discount code 😉

[@jakibros]

Absolutely love the lego frame! I have a whole bucket of them from when my boys were young. There are 2 translucent Lets Resin silicone on Amazon. Which one do you use?

[@EdnaWargon]

Me too, my kids are way past the age of lego playing. I use both silicones, bith are good🙂

[@RhiannonRivens]

Great tutorial. Can you tell me what shore values are the best for molds for resin and molds for concrete please?

[@EdnaWargon]

Around 20

[@dawnguitard1311]

Question for you. What is the black clay stuff you used around one of the molds? Where did you purchase it? Thank you

[@EdnaWargon]

Plastercine

[@maggiestevens1259]

Best video ever 😊

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks sweetie, happy new year to you 💖

[@tahiraaamer3114]

Thank u so much edna this video was much needed . Would definitely try this . Can u plz guide what are the qualities to see buying the best silicone to achieve the shiny moulds as i have bought few from Ali express but those are less shiny and they don’t give the best results.

[@EdnaWargon]

The shine if your mold depends on how shiny the original item that you are casting in silicone. If the original you want to copy is not shiny or smooth, your silicone mold will not be shiny.

[@moniquehebert178]

Thank you!!!

[@EdnaWargon]

You're welcome!

[@hillbillytarzan]

Is that high temp silicone gasket maker? If so, what do you use to thin it and how long does it take to dry?

[@ValerieEarl]

Question: is there anything we can do with the silicone we trim off? Can it be melted & reused? Also, what kind of double-sided tape are you using?

[@EdnaWargon]

Not really, not you can't melt it down, but you can use it cut up into bits and fill the mold up with newly mixed silicone.

[@TheLee021]

how mant times can you use the silicone mould before you throw it away, please?

[@EdnaWargon]

It depends, im still using mine.

[@MsMymiracle]

Thank You!

[@EdnaWargon]

You're welcome!

[@Zainpire]

Hi, I was wondering what I should use to measure how much silicone I need if I don’t have sand?

[@EdnaWargon]

Apparently you can try rice...

[@keropoulou]

Hello Mrs Edna ! I would like to make huge snowflakes molds, between 20-40cm. Should I use cardboard to make the prototype for the rubber mold? Which type of material should the prototype be ? Thank you in advance !

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi. If you use cardboard for the prototype and then use resin in the molds, your snowflakes won't be shiny. Acrylic is the better choice as it's shiny.

[@mandicoleman7433]

Great video

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Mandi, all my secrets revealed 😉