The do's and DON'TS of making a silicone mold using my mold making kit from Let's Resin Video

[@michelepiatek301]

When you taped the mold down you overlapped the tape and then had a problem pulling the white paper off. That more than likely caused the tape not to lay flat, creating small gaps for the silicone to leak. We all learn from our mistakes. Try it again, I know you will get it. Thanks for sharing and showing all of us what not to do, it saves us all money. LOVE YOU GIRL!!!!!

[@pammcmillan8842]

I love that you can remain so calm during these hiccups, you rock sherri

[@Ali-H3444]

When i make my molds i just use a plastic container around the size of that doodad you are putting together. The container i use is a container you would put leftovers in or like a tupperware thingy. To release the silicone i use a spatula. The spatula lets me get down the sides and bottom and it pops right out. Im just telling people that you don't need to spend money on contraptions. God bless

[@cynthiaa6025]

Sherry, thanks for the video! Perhaps using a glass base instead of plastic would work better. The glass is solid and maybe the mold frame would sit on it better. Hot gluing the frame was a good idea! And, I'll bet the glitter was too chunky, as you suspect. Your time and effort in your projects, albeit if they don't always turn out as planned, are informative and entertaining. Please keep trying new things and sharing it with us viewers. I really enjoy watching you work with your projects!

[@carolynwalker9920]

Very informative showing the good and bad and what works and what doesn’t. Thanks ❤❤❤

[@parizati8928]

Sherry you are best friend and a good teacher to share your experiences all the world almost I am learning ftom your thoughts Thanks

[@Beccas1963]

Thank you very much for this video. I am awaiting my kit from Amazon as I type this. I am sorry for all your problems, but I am glad that you were brave and showed them. I have learned so much from this video, more than the twenty or so that I have watched before this. Going to go through and find your other videos now lol.

[@deanagarnes2676]

The best thing about these videos is I learn how to fix things that go sideways. Thank you for the trouble shooting!

[@rosehalpin8108]

Thank you Sherry for keeping it real. I also love AB creative. I think inspiration can be found anywhere. I just cut my grass and found some awesome branches. Life is meant to be creative even if it falls apart. Love you for keeping it real

[@silvanaspagnuolo3029]

Hi Sherry, thank you for the video. It taught me so much!! And I have to say....I LOVE YOUR NAILS!!!!!!!

[@gretchendiegel4926]

Absolutely fantastic information!! THANK YOU SO MUCH 💓

[@enriquetaromero1718]

I came out beautiful even if you get surprises, but we learn by our mistakes. Thank you for sharing your video, take care❤️🙏🤗

[@debrasmith3764]

thank you for sharing even when it doesn’t go as you expected & when things go wrong. It’s a very good teaching video. Thank you

[@rosanneducharme5486]

This mold sure gave you a workout but as usual you always come out the winner. This certainly was an informative video.

[@reneetollison8032]

You could have also put a heavy book on top to weigh it down to help prevent leaking.

[@robyn3270queenofcups]

Oh Sherry, what a chaotic mold making experience. I felt so bad for you dealing with all that. But you didn't give up! You made it work🥰. Thanks for sharing❤️

[@joannedwy7100]

You gave it your best and it ended up looking pretty good!

[@SkitchBean_aka_Christine_E]

I really like these ornaments. If you make more using the same mold, try Red with red glitter for the resin. Valentines Day is around the corner. But I really like the brown with the gold accent. ✨️

[@julieharris6990]

Many great comments here on what to do next time, but the main thing is… keep on trying and do a NEXT TIME!!! We love you, because you do you! You do it like WE do it, for real, this is the stuff that is happening in our kitchens, your just honest enough to show it!! Thank you!!!! Keep up the fantastic work, you are one in a million!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@stephaniemoore3149]

Your nail polish is sooo pretty!!

[@iswanlakemsn4250]

I use transfer tape that you use with Cricut vinyl, sticks great then hot glue around the mould no leaks x

[@liepoldfamilyfarms9643]

Thanks for all your hard work👍👍

[@tanjasart]

Thank you Sherry, it’s turned out good!

[@reneetollison8032]

I use a 12x24 inch floor tile to make my molds on. I actually use them also for my everyday resin pours. The silicone baking mats with measurements printed on them fit perfectly.

[@ccarey9013]

Sherry I think they came out very nicely. And get a pair of those small scissors to trim the lip off, you'll have better control with them. Love ya🥰🥰🥰🥰🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🐾🐾🌟🥰🥰🐾🇨🇦🇨🇦🐞

[@glassiegirl]

No sooner had you said you wanted the mold to be shiny and smooth then started talking about putting glitter in it! I was like NO!!!! Don't put glitter in there! Turned out good anyway! Can't wait to mold something myself!

[@usherl250]

Great tutorial, I’m sure people learned a lot

[@fuzznickers]

I'm right there with you Sherry! Every time I attempt to make a mold I learn something new but every time I attempt it they get better, sort of 😉🤭😂

[@loriloveskat2777]

I have that very frame that someone gave me. I have not used it as of yet but I appreciate creators like yourself that show us the good, the bad and the how to fix it.. Thank You so much!

[@maddieadams75]

Nice demo Sherry, I like the mold frame that came in the kit.❤

[@Stressfullmumpaints]

I would glue round the inside of the mold wall, it could have been because tray was flexible. And yes omit the glitter next time🙂love the ornaments tho so be great when you do a new mold x

[@lynnfoster6298]

If I use that type of tape for anything I always use a bit extra so I can roll the edge and then once the top layer is off I trim it to size. Makes it a lot easier to peel

[@dalemaclaren7576]

Self degassing. Just like us.lol awesome video thank you kindly ❣️

[@paulabarnaba405]

it is easier to use rolled out clay-with cookie cutter pressing cookie cutter in to the clay/slightly push ornament into the clay. if you use the form take clay and make a ribbon and push around form. Thanks for the perseverance in this project. Good lessons.

[@beachkatz9639]

Remember there’s no mistakes they’re just happy accidents, but I feel you sister things that should be so simple just seem to turn into a big production. 🫶🏻🦋👍🏻

[@monag6048]

I was wondering how the blue jar came out. It was beautiful. And the molds are cute too.

[@ownsacat]

I think it came out great. I bought the frame

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Enjoyed the video! But....your nail color!🤩 can you tell us what colors that is?!

[@cindybrannon234]

Sherry could you have put a thin coat of Uverse resin on the ornaments instead of mail polish or spray paint. I love the way the blue container came out it was beautiful

[@darlenebagwell935]

I enjoyed the video. I couldn't find the video of the x and o. Also I would like to the the jar also

[@Sulzie65]

I am wondering if that plastic tray was a bit warped causing that leak. I’ve seen people use acrylic sheets for the base. I’m guessing they are not warped? I agree with others that maybe use a glass base.

[@belindasehmbi1883]

Maybe stick the item down with double sided tape. Well done. They have come out well 💝

[@LisaWyattArtMyBestMedicine]

I think the end result was cool looking, you need some baby scissors or cuticle nippers to clean up the hearts.

[@jmeeks78]

Wow Ms.Sherry that tape was not nice to you. That was a lot of work. They turned out pretty 😍 I love them. Making molds are not for me to be doing. O no I would have threw it all in trash when it started to leak. Lol 😂 thank you for sharing ❤

[@patriciagregorowicz8141]

How about spraying glossy clear coat on them instead of nail polish. It would give you a smooth base coat. Thanks for the tutorial Sherry. 👏👍😊

[@eleanorrose6492]

I love watching you love I'm from uk

[@the.resintist]

I would of sprayed those trimmings things with a clear lacquer in very thin layers until shiny or used silicone spray as silicone rubber in liquid form won't stick to it or a oil 😉👌

[@cjoyk8435]

Have you tried sticking the object down with hot glue so you won't have to cut your piece out of the silicone?

[@robyngill7623]

as we say in Australia S**T happens. but it was a lot of fun. Thank you for sharing 😏😒😮‍💨🥵

[@jdscreations7913]

Hi did you make the fly mould, how did it turn out?

[@marilynjohnson1915]

Best way to seal your mold do any surface don't use the two-sided tape use Krazy Glue and a sheet of plastic and then use the two-sided tape put it around the Mulligan on top of the plastic then place it on a tray it will never leaked out you'll have a perfect mold

[@the.resintist]

Also I like let's resin stuff in general their silicone is nice but there is Better. Since I bought and used BBDINO super elastic platinum silicone I won't use anything else the quality is amazing of the degassing and end result and it's finish is superior to ant other I've used and I've used some of the molds I've made many many times too many to remember. It has a aqua blue/green finish in cloud and so shiny it's also very robust and as it states elastic like . Very easy to use and cures it 4/5 hours plus at the moment on Amazon it's almost half price. I wanted to try it for ages but almost £37 for 21 Oz roughly it was pricey then I noticed it had been on offer at £19.46 which is good value for it's quality. Like I said let's resin is great but BBDINO is so much better and it's finish a better more robust product esp if making odd or round molds because of its elasticity . Also it's aqua and white so easy to know when it's fully mixed 👌👌👌👌👌❤️🤞 and thank you for this video very educational and informative and hopefully you get the funny side very entertaining 🤣😂 disasters happen ❤️👌😉

[@maureenpeacock5539]

Do U need to wear a respirator to make a silicone come?

[@rebeccaallen1752]

I tried to make a mold but didn’t have enough to cover my elephant completely. Can I add to it after it has set?

[@ginalindner9379]

I was yelling at the T.V. but you could not hear me lol. It only leaked because you doubled the tape on the corners, like you said about putting a piece of tape under the ornament

[@RaynaBArt]

Sherry,why don’t you use your let’s resin u v and cure it? It might work 😮😊

[@Brucifer2]

Quick question on making a silicone mold. Lets say i have a licensed figurine that came with paint on it and i want to use it to make a mold. Will the mold pull off the paint? Ive tried searching this up on google and people just only talk about painting a figurine AFTER it was molded, i am surprised this question isnt common.

[@TheCraftyCuban]

Could you use water to test the seal on the tape?

[@JazzyGranny]

Yep, the same thing happened with me with that mold from Let’s Resin. Next time I just used a glue gun. Works better.

[@ulyssesbejarano1847]

What gold marker is she using? How does it adhere to the resin?

[@wilhat]

Art by me they look beautiful never have to much gold could you smooth the heart edged with your heat gun ????

[@michelle_resinrebel]

Hi Sherry I was thinking was it the tape that was over lapping at the corners? Great tutorial thanks for sharing 😍 ❤️ xx

[@lindak6614]

My thought too!

[@dawnrosch8861]

Can you use varnish to coat?

[@lynnfoster6298]

Is it leaking because you overlapped your two sided tape? That would have made it not a solid seal.

[@reginataylor9809]

Did you overlap the tape on your corners?? That could be your problem. Liquid will find the smallest Crack to go thru.

[@dawnrosch8861]

Water test it for leaks and because the bottom of the tray has ridges it is causing you problems when you press down

[@DragonflyDreams764]

Silicon caulking would work good

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

Sherry unless it made out of silicone it won't stick on the object you making a mold of

[@kristibbradshaw]

You cannot overlap the corners. 😊

[@dauelsen6587]

we are a manufacturer of liquid silicone for mold making.

[@Pashanny824]

Plastic tray torques.

[@educationallie9149]

I think when you move the tray you broke the seal because the plastic was not thick enough to keep It for moving

[@meekagal]

Wouldn’t it have been easier to lift each section after you lay it down.

[@erniedevries2356]

The tray is flexible so the moment you lift it up to take it closer to the camera you broke the seal. You can better use glass or just leave it and don't move it.

[@debbiefriesen3413]

I saw the corner before you flipped it you didn’t take the corner piece of tape off!!!!

[@rosemarywilliams5136]

But I already used it they said to stop using right away I purchased it from Amazon

[@Ali-H3444]

May I ask why they recalled it? What was wrong?

[@SherryMoulton]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching. Yes alot of resin companies have had some recalls apparently it is to do with the label and packaging the resin itself is fine. Hope this is helpful if not you can contact Krystal Resin 😍😍😍😍

[@robinpinkham9398]

😊💖👍

[@kristibbradshaw]

It happens to us all. 😢

[@67sixpack]

Could have been that the dollar tree tray was warped too.. those are never even.

[@rosemarywilliams5136]

I got an email sherry from krystal resin they put a recall on it

[@eleanorrose6492]

Try some baby's scissors

[@diannapearce2976]

2 layers of tape on the corners of the mold makes it not mate up to your base

[@shellywhite9605]

You didn't do things wrong, you just missed a couple of steps. #1 you need to do the silicone or hot glue all around it after you do the double sided tape. #2 you need to do a water test to make sure you are water tight then empty out the water and dry your mold. Now you are set to pour your silicone in the mold.

[@Enjoythepour]

That mold thing is junk. I’ve used the double sided tape, glue gun, extra clips. It leaked every time. On one project, it was 2 tall, secured better than Ft. Knox. Lost the entire thing. I threw it away.

[@mavelewis2198]

so frustrating watching you struggle with white tape....GET A POKEY TOOL