Concrete, a deep dive
Concrete for use with silicone molds. Concrete for planter, candle jar, or other objects.
Getting Started with our Silicone Molds
Time 15 minutes (plus 1-3 hours curing time) Required Products One of our silicone molds (photos feature our 3" Tulip Silicone Planter Mold) Tools and Materials Silicone mold casting support (included with our molds) Casting medium Mixing container Popsicle sticks or other mixing tool Introduction Once you have your mold, what...
Caring for Your Silicone Molds
As many of our customers are using our molds in production settings we wanted to give a more in-depth dive at caring for you molds to get the longest life possible. The life of your mold is very dependent on variables outside of our control. This includes the mix used,...
Technical Troubleshooting
Bubbles While our basic guide has you tapping out bubbles after you pour. There are some next steps to try and get a completely smooth casting. First, mixing creates bubbles, so try tapping out bubbles before you pour at all. If you are using a lid mold or a taller mold,...
Materials For Casting with our molds.
I hope this can become a comprehensive list of my experiences when casting with different concrete and plaster mixes. There are many options on the market, and this is just the beginning. All needs, uses and skill levels are different so what might work for one mold, might not work...