General Moulds
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- Thick base, durable Silicone Moulds for Resin and Polymer Clay Castings.
- Food grade so suitable for chocolate and fondant.
General Silicone Moulds
Durable Silicone Moulds for Epoxy Resin, Acrylic Resin and Polymer Clay Castings. Food grade and also suitable for chocolate and fondant.
Dimensions shown in the name are at the widest point of width and height (internal measurement excluding sides).
Add our Special Effect Pigment Powders or Allure Resin Colourants into resin that is cast into these moulds.
Silicone Moulds used with Epoxy Resin
To prolong the life of your mould, remove the casting as soon as it is hard enough. It will continue to harden for days after it is initially hard and release from the mould will become more difficult.
As our moulds are made of high-quality silicone, it is not necessary to use a release agent.
Selection of resin to use
Countertop & Art Coating Epoxy Resin is the best value resin for these moulds. It has a high flow so that air bubbles escape easily and can be poured in a single layer up to 10mm deep which is sufficient for these moulds.
Countertop & Shallow Casting Epoxy Resin is certified for food contact. If the castings will contact food then you should use this resin but note that it can only be poured in a layer up to 5mm deep. This resin has a high flow and will not give you any air entrainment problems.
Medium Casting Epoxy Resin: This resin has a minimum casting thickness of 5mm and a maximum thickness of 20mm. It will take longer to cure than the other resins that we recommend for these moulds, but it has the advantage of generating less wear and tear on moulds than Countertop Resins above. It should not be used in 5mm castings in cold weather as curing time may be too long. This resin has a high flow and will not give you any air entrainment problems.
Acrylic Resin: This water-based resin is usually hard enough to remove from moulds after only 1 hour. It is white (not clear) but beautiful colours can be created with our Allure Resin Colourants. This resin will get very hard over the next week so remove the casting as soon as possible to avoid excess wear and tear on moulds. As the resin is opaque, air entrainment will not be a problem.
Casting resin into your silicone mould
Mix your resin and pour it into the mould. Prior to pouring the resin you can add suitable pigments and colourants and you can use multiple resin layers if required. Carefully use a flame torch to pop any surface air bubbles if required but take care not to damage the mould. Keep the mould on a flat surface in a protected area that is free from insects and dust while the resin cures. Remove the resin casting from the mould once it is hard.
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Pendants
Sauropod
Stegosaurus
Pterosaur
Water Drops and Squares
Cubes: Set of 12
Gemstones: Set of 9
Faceted Cabochons
Earrings
Small Bears
Swans
Bird at Rest
Duck
Crystal Pendants
Mermaid Tail
Sea Grass
Small Monstera Leaves
Shield
Keychain Pendants
Geometric Pendants
Africa Small
Dog & Cat Tags
Skull
Flower
Reject Moulds - Pack of 4
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