Make Your Own SILICONE MOLDS on a BUDGET -TESTING 4 METHODS

[@BoingotheClown]

I have used the cornstarch method several times, and I find it works very well. You simply did it wrong. You are supposed to add a small amount of acrylic craft paint to it, not just to colour it, but to speed up the curing process. You are also supposed to mix a lot of the cornstarch into the silicone while it is still in the cup. This will make it much less sticky when you start kneading it. While I do wear gloves and frequently get sticky fingers, I have actually used my bare hands with the cornstarch method on occasion without having to remove goo from my hands afterwards. The mixture cures very quickly, often within 15 minutes(!). The molds are not crumbly like your's was. They are firm and hard like those little bouncey rubber balls I used to play with when I was a kid, and the detail they pick up is marvelous.

[@chebal2939]

I’ll give it a try 👍🏻 Should I aim for 50/50 silicone/cornstarch?

[@EKA201-j7f]

Thank you for your guidance. I recently did one wrong too, so got to try again.

[@steph648]

I agree. I use the cornstarch and silicone method all the time and it works great for me. I just mix it really well and thoroughly in the mixing cup. I don’t handle it at all (like kneading). I also like how quick it cures.

[@janetsnitzer7090]

Did it work?

[@santosdanna]

plus he got baby oil all over it. He should have changed gloves and covered work area

[@james5011]

FYI: If you want a smooth pourable silicone for making cast molds use 100% silicone roof / RV coating which comes in 1 gallon cans at your local hardware store in the roofing section.

[@dibright1445]

Mr. Eaton, do you have to mix the 1% silicone roof/RV coating with anything or just pour over the item you want to make a mold for? I have a larger item I want to make a mold for and this sounds like a great idea. Thanks for any information you can provide for me.

[@jenniferfletcher5425]

Do tell more.

[@yolandagofigure]

Thank you because I don't have a silicone gun.

[@yolandagofigure]

I wonder what the ratio would be 🤔

[@krismaxwell1385]

I've tried these methods and, after an even worse mess with the cornstarch than you got, I found a way to use it with a lot of success. Put you silicone into a plastic bag and add a small amount of cornstarch (maybe half a teaspoon for the amount of silicon you used) and knead it until mixed. Cut a corner of the bag and squeeze the mix out where you want it. The more cornstarch you use, the harder it sets. For faster, smoother setting, add a couple of drops of glycerine. You can also use just the glycerine, but it take longer to set. The dishsoap molds work, but don't hold up well. I hope this helps!

[@CancunManny]

Also, it seems there are two things to look for on the silicone, for it to be 100% silicone and for it to mention something about acid on the curing agents.

[@oddjobbobb]

@@CancunManny I know that when I buy silicone for this I am careful to buy Silicone Type 1. It has a strong smell of vinegar (the acid you mention) although I think it is actually ureic acid. Silicone Type 2 doesn’t have that strong vinegar smell. There is also a $3-4 a tube difference in price. I get my Silicone Type 1 on Amazon for about $4.50 a 10 oz. tube.

[@2degucitas]

@@oddjobbobb It's acetic acid, the acid in vinegar

[@oddjobbobb]

@@2degucitas thank you for that clarification. I remember now that I first encountered that smell decades ago when I entered a good friends photo lab. I thought there was something wrong about saying that smell was vinegar. Thank you again!

[@alfredorukulan4348]

Ni

[@sadbb]

The amount of failure you're saving me, you're a hero!

[@cindystave627]

My thoughts exactly!

[@jackvos8047]

Learn from the mistakes of other because you won't live long enough to make them all yourself.

[@sirizurc7765]

🤣😂😭

[@texasgemtree]

The cornstarch one is supposed to be stirred until it becomes firm and THEN use hands to knead it. Also, you are supposed to add acrylic paint because it has a water base which causes the correct silicone to harden, like the soapy water. If you have the wrong type of silicone (II) it is not quite going to work. Silicone l is the correct type. It smells like vinegar when curing. Burns the nose a bit.

[@emrage]

Use a little bit of olive oil and add more cornstarch as you go along

[@emrage]

@@marciamarcia7449You want food grade silicone in that case

[@brucevanbeek3133]

Add food coloring first then corn starch mix till it is almost dry or not sticky. Then use it fast in 20 minutes it's hard .

[@theodoreburt7638]

I have had quite a bit of success with this method (number 3) and recommend. Stirring it until it starts to firm is a good point it has a work time that makes it less stick as time passes. Also you can dust hands and surfaces with the corn starch to like you wewd when making dough. I usually mix it, wait a few minutes and then start to work it in to a mold

[@theodoreburt7638]

I had a laugh too when I first tried this method and it was even funnier because i decided to do WITHOUT gloves. What a great time that was!

[@nikkibayo]

You’re the FIRST person I’ve seen who said you had COLD water! Thank you!

[@humblehombre9904]

The best result I’ve had is the corn starch. However, sprinkle the starch onto your surface, then the caulk. Add a sprinkle of starch onto the caulk, and begins to fold it in. When it gets sticky, dust with starch. When you can handle it, it is ready. I tried mixing with alcohol, xylene, varsol, mineral oil. The mixes never set. Absolute failure, such as your too. So thanks for your input. Nice laughter brother. It still makes me roar. Warm regards from Canada, or is it Canader. Lol. Good-day, eh?!

[@bellamoments5908]

He's adorable the cornstarch method had me dying!🤣 It's a beautiful thing when we can laugh at ourselves. I do it all the time. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@shoachiwarrior]

I use the cornstarch one all the time and it works beautifully for me. Flexible and durable. I put cornstarch down first on the counterand then add silicon. I kneed it together adding cornstarch add needed as I go. Hopefully you have better luck!

[@humblehombre9904]

Your laughter makes it all worthwhile. Brilliant that you did not cut this.

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

The cornstarch one is made like pasta. You make a mound of cornstarch, make a hollow in it, and add the silicon. Kneed it together, pulling the starch in until it is firm. Just like adding an egg to flour when making pasta. It works very well. Make sure you use the silicon that smells like vinegar, the other ones doesn’t work

[@windypup8845]

I used baby powder, acrylic paint, baby oil and the silicone and my molds have lasted years. Use a tin lid to flatten the top of the molds before pressing your pieces in, this will make your moldings neater and flatter.

[@MrAtfenn]

i had tried all of these methods, and others, prior to seeing this video. the mineral spirits/acetone can work as a pourable if you degas it in a vacuum chamber. the problem with it is that it will continue to offgas for a long time and ultimately this causes the mold to deform. the dish soap method works fine. be sure if you use this method to mix well and push out any air pockets. the oil works well if you dont add so much and so does the corn starch if, again, you dont add quite so much. it will be messy but works beautifully for a very tough mold. the corn starch method has a tendancy to dry very quickly and become diffucult to use but dries very strong. i occasionaly use the soap method still but most often i use the corn starch with some glycerin for a fast cure time and a more rugged mold. be careful to not over add the corn starch. a pointer is to use an wisk style mixer in a drill to mix it. cheers and good luck everyone

[@2degucitas]

That silicone caulk requires contact with air to cure. You could just squeeze caulk around that figure directly. A moistened finger could smooth each layer to pack it in and remove bubbles. I have done this myself so I know. You could craft glue the figure bottom to a sheet of plastic and put the caulk on the figure directly, either out of the tube or with the soap method.

[@notafan1275]

Thanks, you have answered the question I wanted to ask. Would it be a good idea to dip the figure in soapy water first for easier release?

[@2degucitas]

@@notafan1275 Yes. A thin layer of soap or oil to be a release agent. I found out the hard way that silicone sticks to plaster if I don't use release agent. The object was ruined by trying to remove the silicone.

[@nellisart462]

For small things I use Sculpey clay and bake it. Comes out very detailed

[@brianburke2140]

sculpey used to make a flexible after-baking version. It was great for small short-run mold making. good for lightweight accesories as well.

[@meguellatisabrina5631]

3 method is fine if you put in the same effort as the others: use a suitable container, start with a layer of cornstarch to prevent silicone from sticking to the bottom, pour the silicone on top and then add some more starch. Use a stick to start incorporating and then your hands. I tried it and it was a success from the first time. I think it's even better since the starch add volume to the final mass

[@calycalyps0]

Same it worked for me too I out down corn starch and then put the silicone on it. Cover it in cornstarch and make sure your hands/gloves are covered in corn starch. I just dabbed on it a bit and covered it again every time it would even slightly start to stick until it could take it into my hands like a puddy 🤷‍♀️ the more starch you add the harder it is and less stretchy and less makes it softer and more stretchy It's actually quite awesome to me because you can make really soft ones but also firm ones and it's cheap

[@joannegreenwood3803]

Just a thought, why not just use the silcone on it's own?

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

I have used mineral spirits to make pourable silicone multiple times and aside from the initial smell it works great for me! The idea is to thin the silicone just long enough to cast it, then the mineral spirits evaporate leaving the dried silicone. You have to make sure that your silicone is 100% silicone, and not a mixed caulk, or it won't work, and the smell does dissipate after a few days.

[@aaronrose186]

I had the same result as he did, and i used 100% silicone and acetone. Took weeks to cure

[@Made4YouResin]

Your laugh when you did the corn flour made my day 🤣

[@OzkAltBldgCo-bv8tt]

I'd like to see if somebody could create a universal flashlight Barrel mount for any kind of gun. The part that clips onto the barrel could be c-shaped as well as the part that the flashlight slides into. Or I was thinking that other ones could maybe be cone-shaped whatever would create a tight fit. Do you have any thoughts about how I can go about this?

[@annekabrimhall1059]

Have you ever tried coating a piece in traditional two-part silicone to capture detail but then used a cheap silicone to bulk out the mold?

[@kaieteurcanada]

Try using the soapy water mix up first then flatten out the silicone on the table, sprinkle the cornstarch and knead like bread.

[@factorydirecttacklecorpora1958]

Use high temp red silicone, brush it over said part your going to cast, then once covered squirt in the rest and pressing it, it will cure fast and solid. No mixing with anything! plus you can pour low melt metals.

[@TheCyberHippie]

I've seen the corn starch method work quite well, but the trick is to add just enough corn starch that the silicon stops adhering to the gloves and not much more than that. There's a slight loss of detail due to the texture of the corn starch but the method does seem reasonable for quick small casting projects. The "Dawn" method is, from what I've seen, the best, but is quite stinky as the solvent is pulled out of the silicon. Mind you, the technique I'd seen before involved dish soap and hot water. Using cold water may help suppress the odor somewhat, but I'd suggest a well ventilated area just the same. I had never seen the other two methods tried before. I suspect they might work if the amount of stuff added is small.

[@yasminmckenzie6885]

Your laugh is infectious. Having said that, I tried method one & big success 🙌

[@dollybrown1993]

Did the one with white spirits ever get hard enough to use? Please give an update on it. Thanks.🦋🦋🎶📽

[@rcombs253]

Just FYI if you are going to thin it so it's able to be poured my suggestion would be to use isopropanol as isopropanol is a component that is in the formula for silicone sealant and it will not have an adverse reaction or keep the silicone from curing properly... Definitely stay away from other chemicals such as xylene and acetone and those types of things... Those things will break the silicone down and it will not cure properly... you can also use plain white vinegar but vinegar acts as a catalyst to accelerate the curing process and as a result it may work against you for time that you need to pour it out. Isopropanol is basically rubbing alcohol... do not use denatured alcohol it's completely different and will react

[@kimudo]

I'm assuming it's been said a few dozen times by now, but the third method (cornstarch) was just done wrong. Get a disposable container, put your silicone in (silicone 1), add a few drops of water or food coloring, mix with something you don't love and will be fine with throwing away. Once you've done that, put the silicone into a large (also disposable) bowl full of corn starch and continue coating it until it's not sticky... then kneed it and recoat with cornstarch. Repeat until it's not sticky and feels like playdough. It's a recipe... and the order is important. Still, fun vid and it shows how messy things can (and will) get.

[@tgonzalezcrespo]

Silicone with mineral spirit is used to waterproof heavy cloth for tents, you are suppose to brush it on the cloth and then leave it out so that the mineral spirits can evaporate and then all you have left is the silicone. The mineral spirits makes it easier to apply the silicone on the cloth.

[@paulczarnecki775]

Thank you! I have a russian made pellet gun that is no longer imported to the u.s..i used the cornstarch method to mold a new magazine for it as parts are no longer available.....it came out beautiful , all the very small details came out great! Functions as well as the original!!!!

[@markduggan3451]

I'm glad you did this as it saves us using a lot of silicone. I'm going to give the washing up liquid one a go.

[@Lourin911]

I've watched this enough to feel a personal connection and natural concern for Oswald at this point......😂😂😂 I sure how he's been rescued. ❤

[@inkadinkadoodle]

Method #3: I've used it, and it works very well, but you obviously can't go at it hammer-and-tongs like you did! :D I poured out about a cup of cornstarch onto a disposable (well, reusable and disposable) plate, then squeezed the silicone on top. I kneaded the cornstarch in, gradually and carefully, until I'd gotten a smooth, pliable dough. This has become my go-to method, and I've made a bunch of molds of antique lamp finials, antique salt and pepper shakers, and other fun old knick-knacks. :)

[@oddjobbobb]

The baby oil one will at least smell nice. With the cornstarch one you have to imagine you are kneading a loose bread dough with more and more flour until it doesn’t stick (yeahhh, right). The cool thing about the mineral spirit (Naphtha is the thinning solvent I have used. Don’t know if that is what you call mineral spirit) one is you can make it very runny so you can poor it. Add a little cornstarch and it will cure fast. Silicone cures by the absorption of water and the cornstarch provides the pathway for the water to migrate into the center.

[@judithgarcia5137]

The one with the corn starch you’re supposed to add a small amount of baby oil and acrylic paint and make a soft putty. Quickly put it into your mould and press your shapes into the mould. Keeping your gloves oiled with baby oil. You can also try the version where are you mix silicone caulking with acetone to make a pourable soft rubber mould.🥰

[@dibright1445]

Does this release well and could you make a 3D mold with this mixture? Thank you for any advice you can help me with ;)

[@nancyeaguiar]

I loved that you try all the methods I’m afraid of. Thanks! Also, I’ve heard that if you mix the 100% silicone with 100% acetone you can make runny silicone for 3D models.

[@sydneypied]

I wonder if it would work using alcohol

[@megaklant67]

I have used building silicone to make moulds for sander fishing jigs, I get about 5 - 7 moulds out of one tube. The jigplastics is about 180 °c when I pour and the moulds hold up for 1000 of pourings. And when I have poured one I just drop the entire mould in a bucket of water.

[@ProfessorJayTee]

4:25 Steve has obviously never made old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits. Substitute flour for the cornstarch, and butter/shortening for the silicone, and it works the same way. You need a lot more powder than you thought at first. Old-fashioned biscuits were made with bare hands, right inside the top of a large flour bag.

[@debbrady497]

thank you for saving me a lot of money because I didn’t waste my money on products to try to make these molds myself!❤❤

[@AlexanderSauerPlaysWithHeroJr]

adding acrylic paint ..water based.. will cure really fast .. adding liquid watercolors from the art store will make it also nice color silicone but transparent depending on how much liquid watercolor(like ink) you added ...awesome if you cast around some string of LEDS!!... the semi transparent silicone... let cure.. turn on leds... tadaaaaaa. oeeee. pretty!

[@aceundead4750]

Tip for anyone who uses mineral spirits WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE YOU TOUCH YOUR FACE OTHERWISE YOU COULD END UP GETTING A STYE. We use it to rinse machining oil off parts where i work, even after your hand has dried if you didnt wash it there is the risk of a stye.

[@MartianCreations]

thanks for letting me know that, no, I dont want to go through all that trouble. Thanks for the link to a sensibly priced silicone mold mixture! AND its clear. I use UV resin and need to replicate my favorite mold so that its clear enough for the UV to penetrate. Again, thank you!

[@michaelmidnight7092]

Hello, so i have done the silicone and corn flour one, it worked really well, thou i did use washing up liquid on my gloves when mixing the two ingredients together, i cast shells and crystals, as i said this one worked really well for me.. thanks for the giggles and your raspberries

[@Ibrahimherrou]

Hey great video . Would it resist heat from a molten lead casting

[@kathryncook7193]

Could this be squished around my sculpture aswell? Or would it not stick very well?

[@ericmccolough2482]

Great to see! I want to cast the headlight surrounds of my car. I wondered if the silicon with soapy water or cornstarch would (disasterly) stick to my car paint? Any tips? Cheers

[@suziefrog1967]

I have a question sometimes I make the corn search and silicone and it comes out smooth and sometimes it comes out crumbly what am I doing wrong and how to fix it

[@lucylastic]

Loved it, I snorted thru you giggling at the cornstarch:) Thank you for going through such a mess, That was fun and informative

[@Nirrrina]

Number 3 is what invitingly happens to me everytime I try to work flour into dough. It's a good thing I was making dense dumplings instead of light fluffy bread.

[@Squidbush8563]

I'm glad to find out I'm not that only one that ends up with %75 of the dough stuck to my hands when I'm trying to make noodles.

[@coolcalmandcollected7907]

Hiya! I just saw a guy that used two bottles of silicone and round about 8 oz of Aceton. That mold came out great! Its more for bigger items though.. he used a glass and poured a candle afterwards

[@LukeyBoyAndTheCatlings]

Can i use this to make prosthetic masks???

[@angelamcdonagh1026]

Steve I think would be an excellent tv show for children’s craft as he’s fun 🤩

[@SimplyKharil]

Hilarious !!!! when you started laughing , you made me laugh! Ohh, I was in tears! Thanks!

[@JacknVictor]

Great video! How many years did it take attempt #4 to set Steve? You could have just painted the undiluted silicone on to Oswald in layers, painting the next layer before the ine underneath has set but is still tacky,, after about 3 layers, let it cure, then encase in plaster of paris so you can cast copies with no distirtion. I use straight 100% silicone to copy action figure headsvery easiky and it costs pennies instead of pounds, you get very accurate detail. Just remember to rub the part you are cooying with a release agent. Very thin coating of vaseline works, but wipe off any excess. Ive even used the silicone to mould action figure heads, then used a semi hard setting door frame sealant as the casting material (these figures were made for adult collectors, not for chikdren and were labelled up and sold as such) but they turned out very professional looking, they looked like they had been produced in a factory, not on my little work bench in my shed.

[@penneyreed7316]

I've had good results using the cornstarch method, but a few drops baby oil to it. You seem to have fun with this

[@joshuawilson3388]

I've used the mineral spirits method. It worked, kinda. The interesting part is the mold shrinks over time. I made it almost a year and a half ago. More than 50% shrinkage in that time

[@muklin]

How did you make it dry? I've also tried this and also had issues with it drying/curing slowly, or not at all. Seems like maybe it needs corn starch or water too? I don't mind the shrinkage, would be good to make mini models at double scale and let the mold shrink and cast in smaller form.

[@joshuawilson3388]

@@muklin i just waited about a week until it wasn't sticky anymore. If i try it again, I'm going to use a basking light to see if that cures it faster

[@chelisa77]

I do a corn starch and baby oil mix (both in one not separately) whenever i need to make a quick mold of something. Its a bit better then the two separately that you ttried here but not really worth it in the long run unless you are in a rush to finish a project.

[@anikehazel77]

Lmaoo I lost it when you were laughing at the silicone sticking to your gloves 😂😂😂

[@DocBree13]

Me too!

[@MissLoriAAnne]

I’ve done the silicone with washing up liquid and it worked good for me. Good show

[@PKAdventures]

you should try the silicone and mineral spirits mixed 1:1. then once it is mixed together add in corn starch. the basic mixture should be around even parts of all 3. the cornstarch acts like a catalyst for the silicone and helps the mixture setup quicker, like in a few hours/overnight, but you should still be able to easily pour the mixture before it is cured

[@anthonybaransky137]

Ive heard of mixing silicone and dish soap. It takes a few days to dry but you can peel it off and have that mold

[@moonolyth]

I believe you can add acrylic paint, (just a bit) to the silicone to cure if more than 1/4 in thick.

[@itsclearasmud7718]

I saw a basic pourable using acetone as the thinning medium. The acetone vapes off quickly.

[@itsclearasmud7718]

@Sir Scofferoff white spirits? Paint thinner or turpentine type liquid...white gasoline, napha?

[@brucevanbeek3133]

I made a 2 part mold . Bottom and a top . Using soap and water. It was something. Made cardboard box base. 5x15, my subject I coated with soapy water so it would release and it did. Then the top I did couple days later. Soapy water as a releaser. Layed the top on. Couple hours later it was set. I had to work my fingers in to get it to separate. It did . Came a part where I wanted too.

[@tnichole013]

I’ve used the dish soap method tons and it’s my go to!!! Cheap and easy! 😊

[@kimberlyechols7280]

😂😂😂 You always make me laugh! I love your videos. Your reaction to #3 sticking to your gloves was so funny that I started laughing which caused me to start a coughing fit because I'm sick in bed. But it was worth it. Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@katieswanston3553]

This maybe a stupid question but...can you not just squeeze the silicone stuff over the thing you wanna make a cast of?? Silicone dries/cures to a rubbery consistency doesn't it?? I'm probably very wrong lol

[@cavemanjon6952]

I imagine air pockets being a issue

[@gailpengelly8581]

BRILLIANT....ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! 4mins 58 secs though!!🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 cheers for your wonderful video. Xx

[@melaniehellum1281]

I made a successful mould with the silicone and corn starch . I was Cargill on how much I added though. And mixed it lots.

[@shaun7057]

On the one with mineral spirits substitute the mineral spirits with naptha and add cornstarch to the concoction and it should work

[@melissanielsen8215]

Thankyou I had so m7ch fun laughing with you on this video . You are fun.

[@TriChi]

can you ad color to the silicone while you mold it?

[@luciddreams3493]

I have tried the soap and water one and it worked pretty good also when I did a min or so research lol I seen that you need to use the silicone that smells of vinegar so I tried it and the smelly silicone works a lot better than the non smells stuff.

[@simonlang2001]

Would like to see your take on a deeper more complex piece using caulk, in the states there is a non silicon caulk called big stretch wonder if that would be a good product to use, it stretches be about 600%

[@morningstarghuleh1087]

I've tried the one with washing up liquid and the cornflour one. The cornflour version was definitely a pain in the bum, and broke so i could only use it once. When I made that mould, I put the silicone in a bowl of cornflour because I had no idea how much to use, and it used so much! The washing up liquid was the best, even though it stunk for a while and it took much longer to cure than I thought. All the videos I've seen makes it look like it was pretty instant or only an hour or so.

[@Microwavingmetal]

Cool experiment Steve, bummer that the mineral spirit method work. I've seen and done it myself i use 1 to 1 ratio silicone to mineral spirits, but I add cornstarch to it once the spirits are added about 10 to 15 grams per 100 grams of silicone. I think you could try that one out and get the results are what you where expecting.

[@gorgo1249]

Hello Steve, the method with cornstarch you have done it wrong, you have to knead it in the pot and add cornstarch until you see that it does not absorb more and then knead the dough in a bowl with soap and water for at least 3 minutes. They look better than just soap and water. Only with soap and water you can make molds that do not have much detail, but if you want more detailed pieces it is better to use cornstarch. It is also important to wait several days because some silicones react badly with the resin if you use the mold immediately, but if you leave it for a few days they no longer give problems

[@PatriciaCollette]

so what is the link that shows how you made the mold containers

[@comeandletusreason]

So much fun to watch and learn! ☺️

[@davidackerman5303]

I use 100% silicone 1 cut with Naptha. I make it about the consistency of loose jelly and I paint it on my piece. I do this in layers. I can stiffen up the mold by covering it with cheese cloth an painting on more of the silicone mixture. More structure more layers. I then make a outer shell with plaster for structure. Naptha has a very strong odor and is flammable. Be careful. Works great though.

[@purplesage6165]

When you started laughing, I just about spit out my tea! Love the video and tips!

[@alwayscreatedforyou]

Omg you gave me a good chuckle with the cornstarch. I loved your response ❤️❤️

[@sd4055]

I have seen the pourable done with acetone and silicone. I will try it today. Maybe I'll update - depending on how long it takes to cure.

[@rcombs253]

I wouldn't use acetone that's going to keep it from curing up properly... If you dilute it then use isopropanol it is more or less basic rubbing alcohol. Just make sure it's isopropanol and not denatured alcohol. It will work and let it cure properly because silicone has isopropanol in its formula, so it will evaporate out as part of the Cure without compromising the Integrity of the silicone... You can also use vinegar but I would suggest isopropanol. The vinegar acts like a curing agent and it might Kik it off a little too fast for you to get it poured out. Hopefully those things help

[@sd4055]

@@rcombs253 Thank you for the information!

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

I’m trying to figure out how to make a silicone mold of the hvac knobs in my car. The toughest part is the backside, getting an impression of the shaft (without the silicone getting stuck inside). Btw, don’t try using any cooking oils for mold release! 🤣

[@gillianpritchard2105]

I like the way we’re watching your first attempts at the silicone molds

[@carms7859]

I have watched close to 60+ videos on this topic, and have to say this was no1 in my opinion. Well, except for the cornstarch debacle. So funny! I never laugh, but I spat tea across my keyboard. Thank you!! You laughing made me laugh too.🤣😂 I thought the baby oil one wasn't going to work and was an oily mess. Some videos show it with "good" results but the stop-and-start and editing makes me think it probably wasn't "good". Your video was just how I expected it to go. Your comments were also helpful, thanks to those who mentioned why adding paint was important. I actually saw one that was oil, cornstarch, and paint which was more than 50% of the mould ingredients and I can't see how that worked. Thank you again. I let all the ads run as I hope you get extra for that. 😁 So, I feel I have educated myself enough to give this a try.

[@thewheekshow5537]

I tried method 3 tonight before finding your videos. It was *hilarious* 🤣

[@Lourin911]

Like like like ... Love love love, laugh laugh laugh!!! Thank you for all of it.

[@Me-th3gj]

Would one be able to paint the silicone on in layers and cure them under a light during each stage?

[@EastLondonBitznbobz]

The corn flour does work, you need to keep adding it to the silicone untill u get a dry dough like bread dough, and then you handle it and knead in a little more till it becomes unsticky.. I have made a good few moulds using corn flour you just need to do it right

[@AlexanderSauerPlaysWithHeroJr]

Hi, I just thought you or someone might like to know. Adding water..like with the dishsoap will quicken the curing process.. i noticed that when i decide to add some thimgs like acrylic paint! the dollarstore stuff for color .. really watery actually . but cured so fast i had could use it as a paste on silicon skin on a puppet ..but had to do in small batches and exactly color mix everytime ..to get it even colored.. also .. i one time had some extra LIQUID WATERCOLORS.. like ink?..but watercolor in small jars ... and i used that to give a cast of a xmas star in cheap dollarstore silicone a nice translucent full red color!!!.. jup!.. semi transparent if you use liquid watercolors///but opaque if you use acrylics..! ..but the watercolor-water made it cure extra fast to especially the silicone from dollarstor the cocking tubes for showers and such..it is amonia based..thats why the water added has such an impact.. The cornstarch .. should be added a bit at a time and stirred well!.. until its almost dough..the taken in hands9cloves)... and its usefull for different things cause its then more firm dough stretchy like and sometimes you need more clay-ish material ,

[@rachaelriddle5872]

Ha ha! Thank you for being the “guinea pig” with these experiments! Nicely done!

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Just use a vented container, such as paper-mache. Water cures silicone. I made moulds from this stuff back in the early 1980s, and it worked flawlessly every time.

[@kazeemadeleke7979]

You got it wrong, add the mineral spirit make it very running like normal silicone then add a little corn starch to it then pour in your mold. The spirit makes flow while the corn starch helps it cure under 2hrs.

[@anthonywaggett9317]

I use the washing up liquid method to make moulds of custom textured bases for 40K, these are basically dump moulds for excess resin and I got the Gorilla Glue Silicone from the £1 shop (although it was £2) Also good for prototyping.

[@olgacolonforeversky]

You had me and my little ones laughing when it got stuck to the glove. Nice video

[@maribelcuevas166]

Too funny. Lol. Your suppose to mix the cornstarch in the cup until is more moldable. Thanks for the laugh. You made my day

[@ThePinkPrincessJEN]

This is like absolute goop. LOL you crack me up, I just found your channel and I really appreciate the work you go through! Really enjoy your videos

[@lenabarlow]

Can they be used for food? I mean freezing, not in the oven. Like chocolate figures? Which type would work ok?

[@debramccune9801]

I have been wondering about these methods. Glad you tried it for us.