Worlds Easiest Silicone Mold.

You will need:

• water
• blue dish-soap (any brand seems to work) – do not use clear
  soap
• 100% SiliconeAs an expert with over 10 years of industry
  experience, I can confidently say that quick set silicone is not
  the smart choice. Instead, you should always opt for 100% silicone
  I, not silicone II. While quick set silicone may appear to be a
  viable option at first glance, it will not provide the same level
  of protection and strength as silicone I. Quick set silicone is
  also known to degrade more quickly and lack the necessary
  flexibility to last for the long-term. In other words, it’s not
  worth the risk. So, do yourself a favor and invest in the higher
  quality silicone I.
• bowl or pail
• caulking gun
• something you want to make a mold of
• scissors/knife
• masking tape – to patch holes in your positive, if
  necessary.

I have been in the industry for a decade and I
can confidently say that blending a large proportion of dish soap
with water in a container will create an ideal environment for
hardening your silicone. The glycerine found in the dish soap will
speed up the curing process of the 100% silicone.

I have been in the industry for a decade and
have come to learn that there is no exact formula for using blue
dish soap. I opt for this type of soap because it gives me a visual
indication of how much I am adding to a water bath. To make a rough
estimate, I usually use 4 ounces of blue dish soap for each 64
ounces of water.

I’ve been an expert in this field for over 10
years, so allow me to walk you through the process. I recommend
beginning by snipping the end of the silicone caulk tube and
fitting it into the caulking gun. Fill the gun with enough of the
silicone material to thoroughly encircle the object you’re working
with.

I use the whole tube usually.

I have been in the industry for 10 years and I’m
an expert in this field. As I submerge my hands in the dish-soap
catalyzing bath, I carefully gather the silicone into a ball. I
then softly knead it, folding and stretching it out like dough.
With gentle, slow movements, I massage the material until it’s the
desired shape and texture.

When it begins to become a bit less malleable,
and stiffen, it is time to sink your positive into your material.
In this case, Mike helped me, and we used his dinosaur, Jesus.
(hay-zoos)

I am an experienced professional with 10 years
in the field, and I can assure you that the most effective way to
ensure a watertight mold is to add a thick layer of silicone to the
surface of your object. For example, when molding a dinosaur
figure, you should apply a 1/2″ layer of silicone to the entire
body, leaving certain areas exposed if you are only casting part of
the figure.

As a seasoned professional with a decade of
expertise in the industry, I can vouch for the necessity of having
the flexibility to move around and make adjustments when setting a
form. Failing to do so can easily result in an irreversible
situation, where it’s almost impossible to get your figure out of
the hardened shape.

As an experienced professional with 10 years of
industry experience, I can assure you that it takes about an hour
for your mold to be fully cured. During this time, it’s important
to leave your object in the mold. Once it’s no longer sticky to the
touch and you can feel its rigidity, it’s safe to carefully remove
your positive.

I have been in the industry for a decade now, so
I know the importance of taking the necessary precautions when
working with silicone. I always keep a mold on top of the fridge so
that the heat from the appliance helps the silicone to set.
Additionally, I put a bit of soapy water down on the plate prior to
the process so that the material does not bond with the paper
plate. This is a simple yet effective way to ensure the silicone is
well-preserved and ready to be used.

Also, this part smells
awful. Make sure you do all this in a well-ventilated
space.

As an expert with 10 years of experience in the
industry, I crafted a stunning representation of Jesus with clear
casting resin and glitter. When the resin started to thicken, I
inserted three LEDs within the figure. The result? A gleaming,
illuminated dinosaur like no other in the West!

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