jdscreations Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Has anyone ever used the silicone part A and B to make their own molds? Did it work out for you? My husband wants a star wars candle :rolleyes2 and I can not find a mold ANYWHERE, so I figured I could use this to make a casting of whatever and make a candle with that. If you have used this, do you think this would work? TIADawn:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Rubbers can be tricky to work with. Silicone is expencive, but there are others that will work for your prodject. Check here for more info http://www.smooth-on.com/ The DVD's are great, they go into great detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvcandleguy Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Rubbers can be tricky to work with. Silicone is expencive, but there are others that will work for your prodject. Check here for more info http://www.smooth-on.com/ The DVD's are great, they go into great detail.I have looked at that product and even have it book marked. Have you used this and if so, how easy is it to work with? I want to make my own pie crust molds and maybe even my own fruit embed molds, but didnt want to go hog wild until I found out more about it... any comments would be greatly appreciated:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdscreations Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 Thanks Candleman, I did see that website, guess I'll just have to research it a little more. Dawnedited to add: as much as my husband wants this, he probably wouldn't care about the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 The 2 part silicone is easy to use. Only thing to remember is to have all your ducks in a row, cause it is expensive, and once mixed there's no turning back. If you don't mix enough you're scattering to mix more, if you mix to much you're wasting the silicone. I always try to have something extra to pour, just something small. Also, secure your object, it will possibly float when you pour the silicone. And the trial pack from smooth-on is a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon WY Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I agree with Gerrie. I've used the Smooth-On 2 part several times to make embed molds. They're not pretty, but they work for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamR Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I would suggest trying a trial size amount of silicone to try. Everyone is right, it is expensive. I make a few of my molds, just ones I can't find anywhere. You might find someone to custom make your molds, but shop around, some are very expensive. I've had numberous molds crumble after only a couple of uses, & others that have seen me thru 100's of uses.Pam R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank7fd Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 please, please explain how to "secure" the objects! my husband and i made a cherry and raspberry mould and although they "do the trick", we did notice that the objects floated and could've caused a major problem.we'd like to make a large pecan mould and were wondering if we could pour the mixture into a pan and then push the objects into the curing material??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamR Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I glued the objects with hot glue. But I was using 'hard' objects, not real fruit.Pam R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank7fd Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 well, for the pecans, that would work perfectly. i should be able to glue my wax embeds already made into the pan and then pour over top. something so simple and yet couldn't think of that solution! thank you! will have to try to rig something up for the fruit though...anyone with other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I think you can also secure with putty...plumbers putty or how about wick stickers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Might drop creative gems a line. She might make the mold you want for around the same as what you'd have to pay out for the materials. Not sure what she'd charge or what the materials cost. But I know she's done some custom molds for others and the reports I've heard were all positive. Save you a lot of mess, at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Rubbers can be tricky to work with. Silicone is expencive, but there are others that will work for your prodject. Check here for more info http://www.smooth-on.com/ The DVD's are great, they go into great detail.was lost in here for a LONG time! What an interesting place. It got my wheels to turning!Thanks!:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdscreations Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Thanks Dustpuppy, I will look into contacting them. And Dallas Dean, I was on that site for over an hour reading and looking at everything. It is really awesome. I just might have to order a sample to play around with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Would glue dots work to hold stuff down? The candle ones are kinda big. I think I read you should paint something on real fruit before using, same with nuts, they need to be coated first. I had a really nice info paper but not sure where it is. If I find it I'll post what it said to use. I have always wanted to make molds but just haven't tried it yet. I do remember silicone sticks to silcone so don't use calking to glue anything down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Thanks Dustpuppy, I will look into contacting them. http://www.creativegemsmolds.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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