How To Make a Silicone Mold of a Hand - Ecoflex® 00-35

[@davidandove796]

First i want to apologize for arriving late. Second i want to appreciate your detailed work. Personally i have learnt a lot in less than 5 minutes!!!

[@smoothon]

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[@dahangout1666]

Could this be use this on oil based clay?

[@airelmo]

Awesome video. But I have a question I was interested in making a glove 🧤 from a hand sculpture I have . I want to make it wearable . This video doesn’t show that. I know I would have to cast it but I been scratching my head on how to make it into a glove. Can you guys point in the right direction. It would be so helpful. I want to make it latex. Which latex can I use??? I thank you guys in advance.

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[@lillianofthelord]

What all would you recommend I use if making a mold of my baby’s hands and feet that will be used to make a silicone replica?

[@smoothon]

Accu-Cast has a formula designed for casting baby hands. www.reynoldsam.com/product/babygel-2/

[@momobored]

Would I be able to use ecoflex for the first layer and then a different (more cost effective) silicone for the rest of the layers? Also how many casts can you get out of a glove mould like this in plaster/wax?

[@smoothon]

Certainly, as long as it is another platinum silicone.

[@momobored]

@@smoothon thank you! Would a tin based silicone cause trouble?

[@terrancem7804]

How much would all of these materials cost (approximately)?

[@ShaneGadsby]

Purchase price of a 1KG Ecoflex 00-xx is ~ $90 AUD; but much less than that is being used here, obviously

[@tomatepetersilie3066]

Wow, what a great tutorial! I was looking for something like that. I am a student from Germany and am planning to cast and mold two or three hands and about 10 cm from the forearm. But I have some questions: Can I cast two hands with one can? It is enough for more than one hand? What is this release agent "Body Release Cream" made of? Can I just use vaseline / petroleum jelly to separate skin and silicone? You would help me a lot if you could answer that.

[@smoothon]

The Release Cream is a special lanolin based cream. Vaseline is not as effective. Depending on the size of the hands, you may be able to make multiple molds.

[@jennischwab3138]

Say your model messes up and doesn't hold the desired pose? Can you reuse the first step or do you have to start all over again with brand new materials??

[@SOGMAONE]

this is awesome, how do I make this cast so I can wear it over my hand once its finished?

[@smoothon]

You would need to do a multi-mold process involving casting your hand, sculpting a thin layer of clay over it, molding that, removing the clay, assembling the casting and outer mold, then pouring silicone in the gap between the two molds.

[@qigong1001]

Can this also be used as a casting material? If not, do you have a casting material with equivalent hardness?

[@smoothon]

Yes, you can use any of our Ecoflex silicones as a casting material as long as a proper release is used dependent on the type of mold.

[@oliveroliveria2987]

Can I use this for making bladder for composite application?

[@Psweet57]

After making the mold, can it be held in different positions and then filled? For example if you wanted to do a peace sign?

[@smoothon]

No, because it would not register correctly in the bandage support shell.

[@gevde-1355]

I read that the trial size for 00-35 is .91 kg. Would this be enough for an entire hand along with about 3 inches of arm?

[@smoothon]

It's possible, we have a reference for Body Double which should have similar results: www.smooth-on.com/page/body-double-silicone-visual-coverage-chart/

[@Brenners2010]

Hi, this is a very helpful video. Can I ask how much silicone did you use overall for this project? 1kg perhaps? Thanks

[@smoothon]

Ecoflex 00-35 has a specific volume of 26.0 cubic inch per pound. Based on our life casting chart you would need around 1 trial unit.

[@smoothon]

Yes, approximately 1 kg.

[@flimaperrara8616]

hi, great tuttorial ! i have a question . smooth on cure inside plaster mold without air escape? thank you. and sorry for my english !

[@smoothon]

Silicone and urethane do not need air to cure.

[@flimaperrara8616]

@@smoothon thank u very much !!!

[@jjab99]

That could come in handy.

[@Joyousmicor]

Wanna be friends?

[@Foreveralonecuuuh]

Joyousmicor go away

[@sumantgusain4250]

Kutte kamine saale

[@CarpeUniversum]

This comment made me want your digits.

[@d3adbutbreathing]

What do you mean by that?

[@ignisking759]

I'd like to make a reusable mold of my hand/arm in a specific manner. Would I purchase all the materials here or should I get your alginate stuff instead?

[@kazzboo9807]

Hi, do the fingers move, and can i fill it with something so that I can use it to do nail training ?

[@smoothon]

You can use a flexible rubber in this mold - perhaps our Dragon Skin would be of interest - www.smooth-on.com/product-line/dragon-skin/

[@kinghitman6270]

How do I make both sides smooth so I can take the mold on and off? or is it just as simple to do smoother neater work? or If I flip it inside out will I not notice?

[@basemh1908]

Is it dangerous to cut or trim the silicon after it's set? Using scissors or a fine sandpaper to smooth out imperfections or remove extra tags? Would it be less skin-safe after that?

[@smoothon]

No problem trimming to clean up imperfections but sandpaper is probably not going to be beneficial.

[@Lccastaldo]

Would Ecoflex 00-30 work as well, but with a longer set up time between coats? Thank you.

[@smoothon]

No, Ecoflex 00-30 would not be suitable for lifecasting applications.

[@danielbrydebell4347]

Thanks for the great video! I was wondering, would it be safe to use this silicone mold to cast an ice hand that would be used in a punch bowl? I was looking into foodgrade silicone however, it usually has a long set time and It doesn't seem skin safe. Thank you for your time.

[@smoothon]

This silicone has not been tested for food safety. We would recommend pouring a plaster cast into the mold, then remolding with one of our food safe silicones: www.smooth-on.com/product-line/smooth-sil/

[@bikerscout2012]

Daniel Brydebell Just use a disposable non-powdered vinyl food-handling glove. Fill with water. Tie shut and freeze. When frozen carefully cut away the glove and throw away.

[@shllewis9]

So you can use this for the silicone hand women been using for nails lol

[@joyaqwa6285]

@smooth-on I am curious if this mold could be used for wax candle making? would it be too difficult to remove the glove without ruining the wax as it is fragile in comparison to the cast?

[@smoothon]

It would depend on the strength of the wax. You may have to cut the mold to remove a fragile casting.

[@MightyHeidi]

How would you go about making this cast a glove?

[@smoothon]

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[@KL-wk6sx]

Would the 1.9lb kit of the ecoflex 0035 and cast325 be enough for a women’s size 9.5 foot?

[@smoothon]

Hi there! This is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

[@KL-wk6sx]

@@smoothon thank you!

[@Grwenhuhc]

Can this be used to make a practice hand for nail technicians?

[@smoothon]

Sure! Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

[@yournamecorrectly6818]

Just a question: How would you go about making a silicone glove which you can wear later and can flex at the joints?

[@smoothon]

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[@justanotheranimationchanne5725]

you’d probably not cast the joints and put plates to connect the pieces, or something, idk

[@LarryHAboveRHeads]

Question I have some scars on my skin that I want to stamp on to paper.. I can build layers with latex and peel off. But dont know how to tranfer on paper, any ideas?

[@gabrielroman6199]

Can you apply silicone on your face without touching the hair?

[@smoothon]

Yes, this is possible.

[@gabrielroman6199]

@@smoothon alright thank you

[@yashirarivera1172]

What can I use to make a not so flexible hand? Would this smooth cast 325 work? If not what can I use to make it firmer and less wobbly? I've been using Platsil 030 but its too giggly for my taste. I would like some resistance to it. Thank you in advance.

[@smoothon]

Smooth-Cast 325 is a rigid resin, like a plastic. Perhaps a firmer silicone such as Dragon Skin 30 would work?

[@SxmplyDove]

im pretty late but is ecoflex 00-20 safe to breath in?

[@smoothon]

Ecoflex 00-20 can be used without a respirator.

[@РеборнкуклыотНатальиКладас]

Здравствуйте, после росписи силикон Экофлекс на платине блестит, чем можно убрать блеск,чтоб он не появлялся?

[@smoothon]

You can use baby powder (talc)

[@moapnr]

Where to I get this silicone liquid??? Sent ur link 🔗....

[@smoothon]

Thanks for watching! A full distributor list can be found here: www.smooth-on.com/distributors/

[@MORTEMANIMAuk]

It would work for making other skin safe stuff though right ?

[@smoothon]

That is correct!

[@MORTEMANIMAuk]

@@smoothon so it's absolutely safe for sensitive areas ?

[@smoothon]

We can help determine suitability. Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

[@MORTEMANIMAuk]

@@smoothon ah ok thank you :)

[@theladysplace]

Very nice, I have a silicone wig, but the color does not match my skin tone. what can I use to fix this problem. thanks in advance for your reply.

[@smoothon]

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[@Darkbulb1]

@Smooth-On How does this compare to dragon skin silicone in terms of "stretchy glove molds"? im molding a geometric object with many deep cuts. Previously attempted to use dragon skin with 3 layers and it could not stretch wide enough to invert though the deep cuts, was the application to thick or am I using the wrong product?

[@smoothon]

Darkbulb, this material is easier to stretch due to its softness, but the tear strength is slightly lower than the Dragon Skin. More more info, I'd recommend sending out tech team. Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

[@mssydyna]

Is it possible for me to make a chocolate hand using this mold?

[@blakequinn]

can you make a glove out of ecoflex 30?

[@snowpawwolf1123]

How would one go about painting the final product? Is there a type of paint that works well on silicone?

[@smoothon]

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[@williamsdr55]

wanting to get into this....what did it cost you for supplies to do this> is the mold you made good enough to make alot of them>

[@smoothon]

+David Williams Yes, you can cast many hands out of this mold. The materials cost is probably around $40 US

[@NileBreeze]

+Smooth-On: Do you sell these molds?? I'd love to buy one!

[@prettydavid627]

David Williams

[@raywalteroutdoors]

I thought about making these for friends Halloween parties but they'd likely have a stamper with my fingerprints 😂

[@maximilians917]

Which material for a severed hand produces the best detail? I know there are supporters but only as a short question

[@smoothon]

All Smooth-On lifecasting materials pick up fingerprint detail: www.smooth-on.com/category/lifecasting/

[@gazicos]

@Smooth-On Can I fill the mold? And what do you suggest I fill it with? also how many times can It be filled? I want to make hands for cosplay and I need as much as possible, the character collects them so the more the better...

[@smoothon]

You can use expanding foam such as Flex Foam-iT! X to create multiple lightweight castings.

[@gazicos]

@@smoothon will I be able to use the same hand mold, or will I have to make multiple hand molds to fill?

[@gazicos]

@@smoothon and approximately how much would it cost?

[@mbalenhlenkosi2042]

can i pour mold max 20 over the finished rubber mold.

[@smoothon]

Mold Max 20 would not adhere, it is a tin cured silicone, Ecoflex is platinum.

[@TheCougar62]

Can I cast in concrete with Ecoflex 0030 and if so is there a release agent I should use?

[@smoothon]

We wouldn’t recommend casting concrete in Ecoflex rubber due to the abrasive ness of the concrete. You will get a limited amount of castings. If you choose to try this, we would recommend Aquacon release agent.

[@garyhunt1973]

No release agent? If your doing silicone on silicone what's the best liquid release you have for sale in uk

[@smoothon]

Ease Release 205 available from benam.co.uk

[@GlammedByMoni]

how i want to add tiny spikes on mines do you know any good ways, ill be leaving you a message.

[@pokettokaeru]

Hello! I want to make the hand posable. Could I do this putting wire in? If so, how or when is the right time to do so?

[@smoothon]

You could use silicone to make the final hand, wire can be used. For more detailed info, I recommend contacting our tech team. Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

[@merrinwinkel1140]

is the red and blue pigment really necessary??

[@smoothon]

It’s optional, just so you can see where the material is being applied, as it is normally transparent.

[@jessivette08]

Can i add thi-vex to make it less runny?

[@smoothon]

Yes, you can. URE-FIL 11 would also work.

[@KL-wk6sx]

Can you pour Smooth-Cast 45D into this mold? My goal is to make a semi-soft foot. I’m thinking the Smooth-Cast 325 may be too hard and the Eco-Flex 30 may be too soft. Thoughts?

[@smoothon]

Yes, you can pour any urethane into this mold.

[@KL-wk6sx]

@@smoothon perfect! Thank you for your quick response!!

[@samhauck2911]

Can you tattoo on the molded hand? Thank you for your time

[@smoothon]

Some of our silicones can be used for tattoo practice, our Dragon Skin materials are very popular for this.

[@greenteaclock3494]

Did u try it? Looking to duplicate reelskin slabs

[@eduflavianotv9776]

Where can I buy this materials

[@smoothon]

Thanks for watching! A full distributor list can be found here: www.smooth-on.com/distributors/

[@arvind23prasad]

Good work

[@smoothon]

Thank you for watching!

[@andreacantrell4865]

How can I make the ecoflex more softer like a soft blend

[@smoothon]

Hi there! This is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

[@jorgeignaciorodriguezsoto1423]

Buenas tardes que precio tiene ese gel y dónde lo puedo conseguir soy de Guadalajara Jalisco?

[@smoothon]

Thanks for watching Jorge Ignacio Rodriguez Soto. You can find a full list of Smooth-On distributors here - www.smooth-on.com/distributors/

[@angellocortes]

Se puede utilizar para hacer un model de una cabeza completa? This can be used for a complete facecast of silicone?

[@smoothon]

It could! Check out this page for some techniques: www.smooth-on.com/applications/lifecasting/

[@jessivette08]

Can I use a vaseline as a release cream?

[@smoothon]

Better to use Body Double Release Cream - it is a heavier-bodied release cream.

[@govindpatel3751]

Very nice good vidoe sir

[@smoothon]

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[@Darkbulb1]

@Smooth-On if im casting silicone into a dragon silicone mold (with mold release and clear spray to seperate it) what silione would work best?

[@smoothon]

Any can be used for this application as long as a suitable release agent is used.

[@lauraanderson1081]

Do you have to add the color to the casting?

[@smoothon]

Yes in this case, So-Strong urethane colorant is added.

[@christinesambrano1205]

could you fill the mold with resin?

[@smoothon]

Yes, absolutely. Our Smooth-Cast 300 would work very well.

[@satendranimesh1398]

Which silicone with hand frame

[@smoothon]

This is Ecoflex 00-35.

[@govindpatel3751]

Please make a video How to make at home all products use in video give information details

[@smoothon]

This is a great idea! We will forward it to our video team.

[@DoseOfBaani]

Can you fast cure ecoflex 00-30? If so how long? I'm having a bit of trouble fast curing it.

[@smoothon]

Raising ambient temperature can speed up the cure time.

[@Reaper21O]

Can you pour ecoflex 00-20 or 00-10 into this ?

[@smoothon]

You can but you would need to apply Ease Release 200 to the mold first.

[@ShaqAfoke]

I need to make a lifelike silicone mold of the same hand many times. do u suggest this method? Anyone?

[@smoothon]

Body Double may be a better choice for your application due to its higher tear strength

[@ShaqAfoke]

@@smoothon thanks for replying.. this same method or dip the hand?

[@smoothon]

This would be a brush on application

[@anitanieuwland1674]

anyone know how much they used to mold and cast the one hand???

[@smoothon]

About half of a trial unit.

[@KL-wk6sx]

@@smoothon what is a trial unit?

[@lori6210]

Hola muy bueno el video pero puedieran hacer uno de como hacer un molde para un reborn fullbody silicone baby por favor sería de gran ayuda

[@perberge]

How cool was that. No my grandson are gonna get grandpa`s hands yo wear for his next years halloween

[@smoothon]

Sounds great! Thank you for watching!

[@alegrustamov857]

Super

[@smoothon]

Thank you for watching!

[@Jesterclown17]

Are the different colors necessary? Just curious, doing it for the first time and I still have plenty of questions.

[@smoothon]

Pigmenting the layers can help insure you have even coverage.

[@Entropy_arts]

Why not just stick your hand in a vat of silicon after coating it in release gel?

[@smoothon]

You could, but this would result in a lot of wasted material, and it would be quite difficult to demold your hand.

[@d.i.d.wisdom5041]

Can you make it wearable?

[@smoothon]

Yes, this material is skin safe.

[@d.i.d.wisdom5041]

@@smoothon no i mean can you put it on your hand? Because yours look like just a mold ..not like a glove you can actually wear. Because.im trying to make hand gloves for halloween this year

[@smoothon]

Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

[@d.i.d.wisdom5041]

@@smoothon i.mean can you explain it to me ? What exactly is it for?

[@glittermepink5527]

Do you sell them?

[@smoothon]

We do not sell the hands, but we do sell the moldmaking materials - www.smooth-on.com

[@Dbgrasshopper33]

im not wanting to make a cast, cant I just let it dry and use the glove part. I wanting to make a freddy hand

[@smoothon]

You could use this as a glove, you may want to add some reinforcement fabric.

[@OriginalZombieHunter]

Did you ever try this? I am looking to make a Freddy hand as well.

[@tiifreedom9332]

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[@TigerFXde]

Perfect.

[@govindpatel3751]

Make part 2

[@BlackCat-qm3sj]

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[@juancocaflores2748]

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[@trodin_6063]

FIS QMC ecoflex

[@matildetorres5551]

where l can buy platsil gel 10

[@smoothon]

Our version of this material would be Dragon Skin 10 or Dragon Skin 10NV www.smooth-on.com/product-line/dragon-skin/

[@dineshnaik1859]

l want details about silicon... and mixing. pls ..

[@leribakuradze]

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[@7gearsrider6167]

Nice

[@smoothon]

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[@CafeNailsByGina]

Is this latex free

[@smoothon]

Yes, this material is latex free

[@CustombuiltHelmetinINDIA]

What about his hair..in finger

[@smoothon]

The Body Double Release Cream applied at the beginning of the video reduces the risk of encapsulated hair.

[@permanenthairsystemludhian5143]

full information products

[@smoothon]

Hi there Permanent hair system Ludhiana, this can be ordered via our website: www.smooth-on.com

[@imtiazzadi1042]

Tell metaral 1/1 byname

[@smoothon]

Hello, Thank you for watching. The materials used in this video that has a mix ratio of 1A:1B by volume are EcoFlex™ 00-35 silicone rubber (www.smooth-on.com/products/ecoflex-00-35/) and Smooth-Cast™ 325 urethane casting resin (www.smooth-on.com/products/smooth-cast-325/).

[@فروخبولساراالمغنيالمضحك]

Kira Yoshikage likes this video

[@zenithunakkn8715]

how does he have 3 hands?

[@sertitle7497]

Love the music, hate the words are to small to read on some of there vedios or no one talks to explain eneything.

[@smoothon]

Thanks William, we will forward to our video department. Thank you for watching.

[@الثعلبالمكار-ل3ب]

You can make your own (...) too 😂😂

[@radvlad1431]

dope

[@smoothon]

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[@indiansage9295]

High five.lol

[@NoirDandelion]

Just use alignate like wtf

[@smoothon]

+Sugar Note Alginate works great as well for hand casting. This method produces a re-usable mold. Alginate molds are generally one-time use only due to their moisture content and low tear strength.

[@NoirDandelion]

Smooth-On Oh i see.

[@charlesp3824]

Great music I turned the video off