Silicone Mould Making for Beginners Improved Version

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Silicone Mould Making for Jewelry

Materials Needed:

1. Walnut shells
2. Soapy water
3. Mild wire brush
4. Cardboard
5. Silicone rubber (non-toxic, bubble-free)
6. Hot glue gun
7. Gloss varnish
8. Resin curing machine
9. Silicon mold release
10. Gold micro powder
11. Sponge brushes

Steps:

1. Clean the Walnut Shells:

   • Fill a bowl with soapy water.
   • Use a mild wire brush to clean the walnut shells thoroughly to ensure a clean mold.

2. Prepare the Walnut Shells for Molding:

   • Scrape around the edges of the walnut shells to prevent them from sticking to the plastic molding.

3. Create a Molding Box:

   • Cut cardboard pieces to create a box that fits the size of the walnut shells.
   • Use packaging tape to assemble the box ensuring a tight seal.

4. Arrange the Walnut Shells in the Box:

   • Line up the walnut shells in the box ensuring they are evenly spaced.
   • Place smaller nuts (like pistachio shells) in between the walnut shells if desired.
   • Secure the box with tape to prevent any leakage.

5. Apply Varnish to the Walnut Shells:

   • Spray the walnut shells with gloss varnish, ensuring full coverage.
   • Apply two coats of varnish for a shiny finish.

6. Prepare the Silicone Mixture:

   • Mix the silicone rubber according to the manufacturer's instructions (typically a 1:1 ratio by weight).
   • Stir the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes to ensure thorough mixing.

7. Pour Silicone Over the Walnut Shells:

   • Spray the walnut shells with a silicon mold release.
   • Slowly pour the silicone mixture over the walnut shells, covering them completely to create the mold.
   • Allow the silicone to cure for 5 to 7 hours.

8. Remove the Silicone Mold:

   • Once the silicone is fully cured, carefully cut down the corners of the mold box to remove the mold.
   • Trim any excess silicone and reuse the box for future molds.

9. Fill the Molds with Resin:

   • Use a hot glue gun to seal any gaps around the mold edges.
   • Fill the molds with resin, adding any desired color powders like gold micro powder.
   • Allow the resin to cure according to the manufacturer's instructions.

10. Final Touches:

    • Once the resin is fully cured, remove the jewelry pieces from the molds.
    • Trim off any excess resin and clean up the edges for a polished finish.
    • Your jewelry pieces are now ready to be worn or used in your crafts.

11. Optional Step:

    • Experiment with different colors and powders to create unique jewelry pieces.
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By following these steps, you can easily create silicone molds for jewelry using walnut shells and resin. Enjoy your crafting journey and have fun creating beautiful pieces!