2-Part Silicone Mold using Mold Star™ 16 FAST

Smooth-On fan Victoria P. demonstrates how she makes a two piece mold of a glossy figure using Mold Star™ 16 FAST silicone mold rubber then casts a reproduction in Smooth Cast™ 326 Colormatch liquid polyurethane resin.

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[maverick]

Out of all the videos this one is the best for beginners. You explained it thoroughly and made it simple to understand and thanks to you my first casting was a success!

[christion.miraca]

Best tutorial on the subject I've watched. I actually feel confident about trying this thanks to your explanation and demonstration.

[cathyrodammer]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have a small nativity that I bought at the dollar store, it’s surprisingly well detailed. I’ve tried so hard to make a mold of this, but because of the lantern and the staff, I couldn’t make it work this two-part mold, is a godsend, and so are you❤️

[GOHMYSJWRHACYARTEETCETAL]

FANTASTIC... 28 YEARS AGO I LEARNED THIS TECHNIQUE. AND TODAY I HAVE PROFESSIONALIZED MYSELF IN THE SUBJECT AND HUMBLELY TEACHING FOR FREE ON MY CHANNEL... PEOPLE THIS CRAFTSMANSHIP OF MAKING SILICONE RUBBER MOLDS. THANK YOU FOR THE NOSTALGIA. THANKS PARTNER

[alyssamarie]

Genius, one of the most helpful vids I've ever seen on YouTube. I'm a casting beginner and this is way better than how I was gonna try to make my molds. Thanks so much!!

[mbr]

Like the other comment, I thought this was fantastic. You were clear, concise and straightforward, and took the time to explain every step. Thank you so very much.

[auxpower]

Great job, Victoria! Thank you for taking the time to make such a thorough and informative video. Thanks to Smooth-On also for making it easy.

[ooakartwithlindaE]

You make it sound easy. I may have to try making molds again. FYI: That glass bear is a vintage Fenton Bear. I have a collection of them.

[bearoyay]

Ive watched so many mold creation videos, this ones the simplest by far.

[animalyze]

Very well presented and detailed, probably the best 2 part mold making/Casting tutorial I've seen. I use this for my plastic model kits usually to make up missing or broken pieces, I literally mold the entire sprues/runners and keep the copies in the original box for use later as I get many incomplete kits from estate sales and such. Your method is spot on to mine except now I might try the brand you are using. Great video Victoria!

[dominikvdovski]

Dear Victoria! Congratulations on this video - very informative and helpful, you sure know what you are doing. And it's a rare thing to see someone knowing how to pour liquid out of cubic container without jumping and waving of the liquid. And the double mix! Not many tutorials shows the importance of this step. Warmest greetings! Dominik, sculptor from Poland.

[ownsacat]

I always wanted to know how to do a 2 part mold. Those are my favourite ones to use. Thank you for this video.

[blaketarpley]

How did you not get any bubbles in the casting? Did you skip the step where you removed them with heat before pouring?

[astridvallati]

Being a Film Gun supplier, we have up to now relied on outside Replica casters ( Hard Fibreglass and Soft Rubber Stunt Items.)
Its good to have a Tutorial on DIY silicone mould making.
Furthermore, I would make a Plywood Frame around both Mould Halves ( Cope and Drag) to prevent damage in Handling.
Just got to find the Components here in Australia.

[julieabraham]

Love your straightforward and super-clear explanations:. Very good on using time efficiently for the viewer. Much appreciated.

[juliewick]

Wow! This was the most thorough tutorial I’ve ever seen! You did a fantastic job explaining each step in your process and providing the Why/what/how to support! They turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing ❤

[deskofswitzer]

@Victoria P., This is the fifth video I watched. The others were made by professional craftsman, and this video was the best.
Clear and Simply process. I"m going to use your video first to make a two piece mold.

[danielle_]

This is my favorite explanation/demonstration that I’ve watched thus far. It’s my second time watching and I plan on referring to it when I make my molds. Thanks for this!

[thefinalaccessory]

You did an amazing job explaining and demonstrating. Just wow! Every single second of this video was necessary and useful information. I totally understand the process. Thank u!!

[periwinklepony]

Thank you for the tutorial!
Will the silicone withstand very hot temperatures like melted glass or melted sugar?