Diy molds for clay

See how to make your own molds using two basic ingredients you probably have at home already.

World's Easiest Silicone Mold.: This simple way of silicone mold-making will have you wanting to make casts of all your trinkets and toys. 2021 Edit: If you are looking to use this mold-making technique to do life-casting or food casting, these molds are not skin-safe or food-sa…

I mostly work with oven-bake polymer clays but I do play with them all, on occasion. Of the air drying clay ones I like the effect of cold porcelains best. They have a nice delicate translucence wh…

Priyankka Kinariwala on Instagram: "Tried this method of creating the mold and love how it came off! All the products used here are easily available. The silicone tube can be found at any local hardware store. The only mistake I did here was that I didn’t keep the mold thick enough, so if you are trying this method then do ensure that you take generous amount of silicone to make a thicker mold! Do try this method and let me know in comments how it worked for you☺️ Follow me for more…

I love to use air-dry clay in molds to create jewelry pieces and beautiful accents and embellishments for my mixed media projects. Using a mold with the air-dry clay removes some of the stress when trying to sculpt that perfect flower or bird with clay carving tools. The tools are wonderful to add details and […]

This altered cabinet card is titled “In the Land of the Butterfly Queen”. The garden face at the bottom of the card is made of paper clay....

In polymer clay, molds and textures are fabulous tools to have. Some of us (ahem, me) spend a lot of time and money collecting different clay molds to use on our work. Barbara, from Buntwerkstatt, …

I've wanted to try this DIY for a while now, and I am PUMPED for you guys to see the results. If you've ever been intimidated by mold-making, then trust me, watch this: OR, for you non-video-watching peeps who don't have 20 minutes and just want the basics, lemme sum up: YOU WILL NEED: - 1 tube of 100% silicone caulking (Walmart carries it, or any hardware store) - dish soap, any brand - a large bucket or bowl you never use for food prep - something to mold (should be non-porous & something…

This crafting stuff can be very expensive, so many toys to try out so little money. But, there is always a way, and if you are prepared to d...

Thinking of using air dry clay for your DIY project? Here 10 of my best tips for beginners learning to work with air dry clay.