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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Working In Molds - Part Two

 Over the course of two days I filled this mold with Envirotex Lite.  In part one of this tutorial I explained why.
Working in a mold is different because everything is backwards.  This last "to the brim" pour will become the back of the mold.  So I don't have to worry about bubbles as much as I do when I am working in a bezel.  
Below are all the molds I made.  I still have to do some sanding on the edges, but I did want to show you my results and tell you what I embedded in each shape.

Row 1 - Crochet sample, yarn, mica flakes
Row 2 - Dried flower, vintage rhinestone strip, brass charm and rhinestone component
Row 3 - tiny rocks, shells and glass beads, gold foil
Row 4 - plastic dice, plastic toy family, watch parts
Row 5 - wood beads, glass crystals
Row 6 - sequins and beads, computer parts
Row 7 - toy car, glass beads, wood bug
Row 8 - orange beads, tiny bisque doll, sequins and beads

15 comments:

  1. somethinguniqueJuly 7, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    they look wonderful, now do you just drill a hole for a jumpring or bail? Can one be added in the pouring process?
    take care & i love the tips ttfn Lana :)

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  2. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Fantastic information! Thank you Carmi!
    Take care,
    Lisa

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  3. Carmi CimicataJuly 7, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I will definitely use both techniques. When there is room I will drill a hole (you can use a hand drill) and if the embedded objects occupy the whole mold shape (like the shells sample) I will glue a bail to the back instead.

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  4. TerriJuly 7, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    What material is the mold made of? Could you use the material that holds store bought cookies, for example. How about the silicon molds from the baking aisle? I love your "beads"! Can't wait to see what you make out of them.

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  5. Carmi CimicataJuly 7, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    The molds are made with re-usable polypropylene.
    I use the baking silicone molds too! I have not tried anything else other than the molds I make myself with Environmental Technology Inc. Mold Making products.

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  6. Carol E. in AZJuly 8, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Wow! I am learning so much from your blog. Thanks for sharing with me the "newbie".

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  7. KayJuly 8, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Do the molds require a mold release?

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  8. Carmi CimicataJuly 8, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    It is definitely a lot easier to pop these out if you use the mold release. I tested it without to see how it would go...and while it was super finicky, as you can see, I got them all out.

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  9. Cyndi LJuly 8, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I like them all, but the one with mica flecks is just stunning!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    These are great - love the texture of the one with glass beads. Which craft stores stock the supplies again?

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  11. Andrea CJuly 11, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Your resin jewellery looks fantastic. Superb blog x

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  12. UnknownJune 8, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    So do you not worry about the bubbles that might form on the top of the finished jewel? I love all the different objects. thank you for sharing.

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    1. Carmi CimicataJune 11, 2014 at 10:54 AM

      I try not to obsess too much...unless a bubble covers something important. In molds like this they are not very noticeable.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 4, 2017 at 9:52 AM

    Can you use a cooking oil spray instead of mold release?

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    1. ResinCraftsJanuary 17, 2017 at 6:27 PM

      Castin' Craft Mold Release & Conditioner is our first choice but in a pinch you can use PAM cooking spray.

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