Making your own paintable stones Video by Susan Nelson

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To make your own molded stones you can purchase silicone molds from many places.
Here a list of some places I have found them.
Devon Dotting (one of my favourite)
etsy.me/306fN3v
Happy Dotting Company (my other favourite)
etsy.me/2HuHJVb
Divine Specs
etsy.me/2POA8IX
Piesa Supply
etsy.me/2XpYHhT
AliExpress
C$ 1.63 32％ Off | 3D Heart Silicone Love Heart Cakes Mold DIY Colorful Sweet Heart Chocolate Candy Paste Cakes Decorating Tools Handmade Soap
a.aliexpress.com/_ms2KSEF
If these links don’t work just search “silicone molds”
Wish
💰 Look what I found on Wish! I'm giving you CA$7 off your first purchase with code: cgfndpmp
dl.wish.com/nqBYH
Again if the link doesn’t work just search silicone molds.
Amazon you can just search Silicone molds
Here’s a link that the small mini domes I love :
Silikomart 26.234.13.0065 100% Platinum Silicone - 3D Mould - Mini-Goccia, Gray www.amazon.ca/dp/B075GTMGYY/r...
Here is the really large one I use. It’s a bit pricey but I love it :)
Silikomart Goccia (Drop) Silicone Mold, Rounded Cake Pan with 3D Technology Creates Smooth Droplet-shaped Desserts, Easily Unmolds, Oven, Freezer and Dishwasher Safe, 56-Fluid-Ounces Made in Italy www.amazon.com/dp/B0753HF1XY/...
Your local craft stores might have some in the resin or baking sections 🥰
I used the paint palette from a local dollar store too !
I use Ultracal30 from my local Store . If you are not in Victoria BC or Naniamo you can call at round your area and hopefully find someone .
Industrial plastics and Paint
buyindustrial.ca/ocart/
Measurements from the product you use can/should be on the packaging and if not try to find on line. HDC has it on their website.
Or here’s a quick link to their documents
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You will need:
Gloves
Mask
Buckets for mixing and cleaning
Bucket of soapy water (not much is needed)
Molds
Ultracal30 or equivalent
Smock
Plastic sheet
Scale or measurement cups
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[@nattyw495]

Enjoyed video found it interesting and informative

[@hellotrude]

I’m that obsessed with casting, I made a 1 inch pendant dome for every single paint colour I own. That’s over 220 little domes. 😝 I put a Velcro dot on the back of each one and attached them to a giant framed board. It’s my paint selection gallery that hangs in my studio. Now I can easily pull colours and colour palette samples from my board instead of dragging out all my paint to see what I want to use. 😊 Thanks as always for your quality videos! xx

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Oh that sounds like a great project ! Thxs for sharing 🥰

[@sheilaegeland]

Sounds like an awesome idea sure wound be time consuming though 200 wow

[@sheilaegeland]

I'm so jealous Susan .....what an addiction you have lol. You weren't kidding. My husband would totally Freak. We won't go there lol. Wow so impressive, thank you much You truly know your craft. Extremely Talented

[@hollyhedberg3382]

I've been sitting with molds and UltraCal 30 for a while but felt like I didn't know enough to actually make the molds. Your video is a big help. Thank you!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Yay!! That’s good to hear 🥰 Happy Moulding !

[@carolhettinger3696]

Thank you for all your advice. I'm very thankful as I'm a newbie here. Super excited to buy my molds and get started. Thank you so very much😊

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

It’s nice to make your own for sure! Thank you for the nice comment :)

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Really helpful video, thank you Susan!

[@christinegorton8476]

Susan, that was just what I was looking for. Thank you so much. Now.........off I go shopping.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Yay !! Glad to help :)

[@scorneillie1]

Just watched this, very thorough, best I have seen, including some sources for Canadians. Yeah🇨🇦

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Yay Canada! We defiantly don’t get as much here and what we do is over charged :( Thank you for watching :-)

[@hildafrauenfelder3292]

Hi Susan, it helps to put your hands up up the wrist in hot water with liquid paraffin. Ask a doctor he surely can help you. I’ve done it many times and it helps me! Hope you find relief. ❤❤Love Hilda from Switzerland

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Great advice! My very first career was an aesthetician and I loved paraffin treatments . ❤️

[@Lyn4817]

The rock look grey while drying and white all over when dry I have found.

[@reneeforsell9622]

What an excellent video you have done here. Thank you so much. Love your channel.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you Renee 🥰

[@marthacouturier4778]

Really good info good job with the video!

[@kazeekins1]

Thank you Susan . I was impatient .. tried the oven . But sadly it didn't move the process to far forwards . Now on day 10 of waiting . I used Plaster of Paris . It is exciting even in the planning phase . Thank you for all the hints and tips. Kay x

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

For the oven I start with a cold oven and put it low for a few hours. It works for me. But that does cost energy. My other thing I do is put them over my heating vents. :) Good luck

[@kazeekins1]

@@SusanNelsonCreations Thank you Susan much appreciated . Kay x

[@justine9980]

Thank you for this great video, it was very helpful!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Your most welcome ! 🥰

[@cheryllynnalston-morton9512]

Great information, thanks for sharing

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Your most welcome :-) 🥰

[@kellytoons5]

Thank you for the amazing video. I love the way you work with the molds. Thank you for inspiring me 😍 Blessings

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Aww thanks Kelly! There are some amazing molds out there! I have new ones from Devon I can’t wait to get ❤️

[@kellytoons5]

@@SusanNelsonCreations I'm an expat living in a Caribbean island where is very hard to find a lot of things but I just came back from a trip where I bought all my molds. I'm so excited with this new journey 🥰🥰🥰

[@lydiat5819]

I am thinking of using the whisker to gently whisk the powder into the water, what do you think ? It works wonders whenever I cook, really break up the small clumps easily and reduce the stirring by half the time I dare say.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

I would personally not do that as it will make more bubbles in your mixture. I just have gloves on and hand mix. I can feel the lumps and mix them in. But you can play around with what works best for you :-)

[@mycreativeheart4159]

Hi Susan! I'm so grateful for you and this video! I decided that 2023 would be the year to finally try out a new hobby of paint dotting. I just placed my mold order with HDC. And have been searching for gypsum recommendations for Canada. Thanks to you, I discovered an Industrial Plastics in the next town over! I'll be calling to make sure they have the UltraCal 30 in stock. The smaller, mini rock molds you showed... do you remember where you found those? This is one mold I'm having trouble finding. Maybe 1" to 1.5" or so? Another question.... any tips for trying to do this in an apartment??? Other than covering everything with plastic. (Lol!) AND making sure to dump your cementy-water in the back lane. Thx!!! I'm suspecting it would be easiest to make the rocks in the kitchen, where clean up would be easier... as long as you have enough counter space, which I do. Really looking forward to giving this all a try. If successful... I may just have to give up quilting!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Can’t recall replying to you sorry! The smaller moulds like the hearts I get on AliExpress (cheaper) but also can be found on Amazon or Etsy. Just search “silicone moulds” As far as doing then in the kitchen…we’ll one, never put anything down the drain. Do a smaller amount that will make less mess. Wear proper mask. I see others just doing them on the counter but maybe put some paper or plastic down first. Glad to hear you found a supplier.

[@mycreativeheart4159]

@@SusanNelsonCreations Thank you for your comment Susan. I have made and painted my first batch of rocks. Everything went well. I ended up doing all that you suggested. I found a few small molds... but they were candy molds and kind of too small for me to work with. I also discovered a way to mix cement that is not as messy (using a ziplock bag to mix and pipe into molds) .... so that helps with clean up. Thanks again for your reply!❤

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

@@mycreativeheart4159 yay I’m glad you found a solution !

[@mycreativeheart4159]

@@SusanNelsonCreations oh... and I ended up using Cement All to make my rocks. Thanks for your help! 😊

[@jewelss5262]

Great info thanks. I’m in Saskatchewan, any ideas for UltraCal 30

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

If just call around. I had to as nothing was listed on websites. I finally found a place called Industrial Plastics and paint.

[@barbaratimmerman919]

I got my cake mold in the mail today, can't wait. Can you tell me how much ultracal 30 I have to use for that mold?

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

If it’s the big one I used about 2500 grams of powder and about 950 water. But you best check your measurement as I could be slightly wrong. If you use a bit less that’s ok too. 2000 powder and 760 water. It will just be a bit below the bottom of the mold and in this case that won’t matter much

[@Jodysfunstuff]

Thanks for the video Susan. Im wondering where you bought the very large “welcome “ mold you mentioned? Also I just watched a HDC video using a spray bottle of soap&water to spray your molds with just before you pour. 😉. Very informative video, you covered everything. 💕

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you Jody! If your interested in the large mold I’ll see if I can find a link and put it in the description

[@Jodysfunstuff]

@@SusanNelsonCreations Definitely, I was looking into trying to make one myself but don’t really want to..lol

[@carolbutler4638]

I would appreciate telling us where you get your molds for your ladybug? Thanks!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

In this video I don’t think I mention a lady bug. Perhaps it was the oval moulds you saw? Those are from The Happy Dotting Company on Etsy

[@christinamorse3262]

What do you coat your molds with to keep the gypsum from sticking to the mold?

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Nothing as they are silicone and it comes out easy.

[@lydiat5819]

​@@SusanNelsonCreationsthought you mentioned dipping in soapy water and the wiping it off

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

@@lydiat5819 yes the soapy water reduced bubbles on the stone.

[@lydiat5819]

​@@SusanNelsonCreationsoh, it's the bubbles, I got it wrong. Thank you very much for your reply.

[@barbaratimmerman919]

Where did you get the large cake mold that you use for a welcome rock? I just love that one. I have a lot of molds but not one like that and would love to get one. Love your videos too.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Here is a link to the product , depending on where you live you may have to do a bit more searching to find the most economical way to purchase . Comes from Italy Silikomart Goccia (Drop) Silicone Mold, Rounded Cake Pan with 3D Technology Creates Smooth Droplet-shaped Desserts, Easily Unmolds, Oven, Freezer and Dishwasher Safe, 56-Fluid-Ounces Made in Italy www.amazon.com/dp/B0753HF1XY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_69HV0AKEWTZEKYJYFYGX

[@ceciliagutierrezsutherland1052]

Y cul cemento usas❤

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

I use either Ultracal 30, or Hydrostone . It would depend on what you have access to.

[@katarinafabianova8918]

Kde sa dajú zohnať také formy?

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

formy, ktoré mám v tomto videu, boli zakúpené v etsy alebo Amazon. Verím, že všetky odkazy sú v popise videa.

[@robertkorn7684]

Noticed you didnt wear a mask, heard this can be harmful if inhailed..i made 4 stones for first time, havent painted yet as they still feel damp....loved watching your video, gave me a few good tip i didnt know....gwen

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

I wear a face respirator when I make my stones. Hard to film wearing a mask though. If I have the garage door open I don’t wear it. I have also asked my Health Care Provider about gypsum and they were not concerned about gypsum…I found that odd so I just protect myself regardless 🤷‍♀️

[@tamisartcreations]

I have a lot of those molds but I don’t recommend Wish Or Ali Express. Don’t support their labor practices.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you for sharing your opinion 👍🏻 I like to source out as many options as I can. I will have to research more into your comment .

[@tamisartcreations]

I’m not trying to be negative but yes, it is really worth checking out these places for the child labor. I bought one time and someone told me to research. I did. Just sharing my opinion. Thank you for this tutorial it is a wealth of information. Peace be with you.