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Making molds - #30secondtutorial #dnd #nerdcrafts
NEED: Silicone Caulking/gun, big bowl w/ dishsoap & water, thing to mold in an appropriately sized container, gloves (if you use them, I always end up taking them off)
Nice to have some goo-gone on hand, to get rid of stickies!
NEED: Silicone Caulking/gun, big bowl w/ dishsoap & water, thing to mold in an appropriately sized container, gloves (if you use them, I always end up taking them off)
Nice to have some goo-gone on hand, to get rid of stickies!
PREP:
-Prep item to mold. I'm making dice, so I glued it in at the angle I wanted. Once the mold is done, the bottom will be the top of the mold, and where the die touches the bottom will be the opening.
-Get your gloves on! (I put soap on my hands instead of using gloves)
-Prep item to mold. I'm making dice, so I glued it in at the angle I wanted. Once the mold is done, the bottom will be the top of the mold, and where the die touches the bottom will be the opening.
-Get your gloves on! (I put soap on my hands instead of using gloves)
HOW TO:
-Put water in the big bowl, with dish soap. About 1 part soap to 10 parts water.
-Put caulking in water mixture, work with hands for 3-5 minutes, until it's a big less-sticky blob
-Squish silicone in the little cup with item to mold, make sure it's filled in around item.
-Put water in the big bowl, with dish soap. About 1 part soap to 10 parts water.
-Put caulking in water mixture, work with hands for 3-5 minutes, until it's a big less-sticky blob
-Squish silicone in the little cup with item to mold, make sure it's filled in around item.
The mold will take a few hours to solidify, but then should come out of the cup cleanly. You can use a toothpick to loosen the edges.
Once it's done you can cut slits in the edges to make it easier to get things out. Small cuts, so it doesn't loose shape.
Then make a thing!
Once it's done you can cut slits in the edges to make it easier to get things out. Small cuts, so it doesn't loose shape.
Then make a thing!
Right now I'm making dice out of resin, but let me know what you make, or if you have any tips and tricks!
#tutorial #diy #resin #moldcasting
#tutorial #diy #resin #moldcasting
