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Simple Silicone Rubber Molds (no parting line)

video Simple Silicone Rubber Molds (no parting line)

Ideal for smaller projects (less than 12" x 12"), this is the easiest process for creating parts, patterns, tools, & molds. We demonstrate creating a silicone rubber mold and then the casting of parts with Repro, epoxy casting resins and polyurethane elastomers.

To see other mold making videos see http://www.freemansupply.com/moldmaking.htm

18 comments

May 16, 2008. 4:38 PMcannibal_hect0r says:

can this method and any of these resins be used to make climbing holds?? and how well will they hold up under repeated use and abuse??? Also what are we looking at price-wise for the supplies to do this??

Nov 27, 2011. 10:55 PM

jwilliamsen says:

Yes - there are resins that could be used to make climbing holds. You'd probably want to embed some metal inserts and use a fiber-filled resin, but a little research should point you in the right direction. You could call the folks at Smooth-on.com and see what they say, and I would imagine you could do the same to Freeman Manufacturing (the makers of the video) www.freemansupply.com/

Mar 19, 2008. 8:31 PMrickyd! says:

where can i got these products???....(in town, not on the internet)

May 14, 2008. 6:52 PMpmergner says:

http://www.dickblick.com/categories/moldingcasting/

not same stuff but just as high of quality without having to purchase large quantities.

Use the Castin'Craft resin and the Smooth-on OOMOO 30 silicone. very easy to work with.

Nov 27, 2011. 10:54 PM

jwilliamsen says:

Smooth-On.com as well as www.freemansupply.com (the makers of the videos) sell both resins, fillers, urethanes and silicones- if you do a search for casting resin, RTV silicones, etc you should find a number of suppliers. Over the past few years, this stuff has gotten a LOT easier to obtain - and a lot easier to use.

Apr 19, 2008. 9:13 PMWard_Nox says:

hardware and art supply stores can order this stuff if they don't already carry it

Jul 4, 2008. 9:31 AMgoodoldayz says:

are any of these materials ideal for painting after theyve cuired !

Nov 27, 2011. 10:50 PM

jwilliamsen says:

Yes - polyurethane resin can be painted - as can most cast-able materials assuming you use the correct primer and paint. The important thing to keep in mind is to clean the parting compound off of the casting very thoroughly - or your paint will simply fail to bond. Don't ask how I know - lol.

Jul 23, 2008. 3:25 AMbinglebeebop says:

hey, is the wax 100% necessary, or can you use a home-found alternative?

Nov 27, 2011. 10:47 PM

jwilliamsen says:

I've done a fair bit of casting, and I usually use a vaseline and naptha mixture. Dissolve some vaseline in about an equal amount of naptha, paint it on with a brush working it around to get a good even coat, let the naptha flash off and you'll have a very thin coat of vaseline which will work well as a parting compound.