{"id":12215,"date":"2010-12-02T03:10:33","date_gmt":"2010-12-02T11:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=12215"},"modified":"2013-12-13T18:59:39","modified_gmt":"2013-12-14T02:59:39","slug":"silicone-molding-techniques-polymer-clay-tutorial-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/silicone-molding-techniques-polymer-clay-tutorial-video\/12215\/","title":{"rendered":"Silicone Molding Techniques | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SiliconeVid #182:<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>“I have no
\nclue how to use molds
\neffectively. More tutorials
\non molding techniques
\nand materials would
\nbe great.” ~Jill-V<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Every once in a while, a cool product comes along that changes how you do certain things. I found this to be the case with Simple Silicone, a 2 part putty for making molds. It’s from Terry Morris at epoxyjewelry.com<\/a> — you know the Ultradome UV Resin Guy<\/a>. When Terry first told me about this silicon product, he said that I was going to love it. Boy was he right!<\/span><\/p>\n

I would like to know if the silicone is okay to use in the oven. I think I’ll do a search and see if anyone has commented and said that it works. >> Here’s What I Found Out About Baking In Molds >><\/span><\/em><\/span> you CAN do it if you use silicone \/ RTV molding compounds (the kind where you mix 2 different colored putties together.) I’ve used Mold-n-Pour, which they sell at Michael’s, and there are lots of other brands out there, too. The silicone stuff costs more, though… best to only use it for molds that need to be baked (like, when using with liquid clay… or maybe Bake & Bond… BTW, wonder how that would work with Faux Opals?) <\/span>~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Terry’s Simple Silicone molding material has advantages over other molding materials… one of which is that you can bake your polymer clay while it is still in the mold. This means Faux Opals can be made super easily with little to no sanding required. As well, Terry’s Simple Silicon product made it possible for me to invent a very cool way to make Faux Druzies, which I think you’re going to love.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I just attempted to make a mold with silicone, but I think the combination of my hot hands, together with the hot weather made it a disaster. Any tricks and tips for working with silicon molds would be appreciated. Hugs. <\/span><\/span>~Carole-R<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy – a tutorial on using molds might be a good one for a technical segment. I also have purchased push molds and have made some of my own molds, but it would still be great to have a tutorial on how to best use them. <\/span><\/span>~Carolyn-F<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

At our local PC group monthly meeting, guess what we did… made molds of buttons and earrings… LOL. It is so funny how many of your blogs are just what I have been experimenting or thinking about. Maybe we knew each other in a different life or were twins separated at birth… no don’t think so because I am a couple years older. We used a silicone molding putty. It was very easy to use, set up quickly and results were great. The molds were soft and flexible but I don’t know if I would venture into putting them in the oven. Do you know if that is OK?<\/span><\/span> ~Anna-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I have an issue with certain molds… they sag in the middle so easily. Would love to hear some ideas on how to solve this problem. <\/span><\/span>~Squiddy<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For some of my previously published references about mold making tips and techniques, you can refer to the Volume-029-1 video for info about using Sculpey MoldMaker<\/a> to make texture plates. And in Video-023-2 I talked a bit about using push molds with Faux Jade<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Now, coming up tomorrow on Friday, December 3rd, 2010 at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a> (Vol-031-1), I will answer more of your questions about mold making materials… this time with regards to using two part silicone putty for creating fantastic “replica”<\/em> polymer clay beads and jewelry projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please Note:<\/strong><\/span> A general prerequisite for all of my weekly tutorials is that you have a good understanding of the polymer clay basics, including: conditioning clay, using a pasta machine, clay blade and other simple tools, making Skinner Blends or Teardrop Blends, baking clay, as well as sanding and finishing. If you need help in these areas, my Polymer Clay Beginners Course<\/a> will get you up to speed quickly. There is also plenty of free information on this blog. Use the search box at the top of the page to find articles on specific topics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supplies & Tools: Video-031-1 Silicone Molds:
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