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Make Your Own Silicone Molds

Make your own silicone molds with easy to find supplies!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/make-your-own-silicone-molds • Posted by Mark Montano

No need to buy expensive silicone molding putty! Now you can make your own.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 25

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

No need to buy expensive silicone molding putty! Now you can make your own.

Instructions

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    Cornstarch 100% Silicone Baby oil Americana Acrylic Paints Mixing bowl Objects to cast 2-part plastic or air dry clay

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    Squeeze out enough silicone to cover your object Add in about 1/2 the amount of cornstarch Add a small dab of Americana Acrylic Paint Add in several drops of baby oil Mix thoroughly with a small spoon or stick *Cover your hands in cornstarch and knead

  3. Watch the short video tutorial here:

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    Roll the putty into a ball Press in your item making sure it covers all the details Let cure for about 20 minutes Remove the object Fill with 2 part plastics, Sculpey or air dry clay