Explore Our New Silicone Mold Making Material & Acrylic Glacier Resin
We are thrilled to introduce two exciting new products at Amy Howard at Home: our Silicone Mold Making Material and our newly improved Acrylic Glacier Resin!
These innovative additions are designed to help you create custom home decor pieces, knobs, candle vessels, and more with ease and creativity. In this tutorial, Lyonella Cook walks you through every step, tip, and trick for mastering this process.
Why You'll Love These New Products
Silicone Mold Making Material:
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Stronger than typical store-bought molds
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Perfect for large, detailed castings like capitals and pillars
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Minimal bubbles without needing a pressure pot or degassing
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Simple 1:1 ratio mix
Acrylic Glacier Resin:
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Crystal-clear, UV-resistant, and non-yellowing
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Great for coating surfaces or creating full resin pours
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Quick cure time and low bubble retention
How to Use the Silicone Mold Making Material
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Prepare Your Object for Molding
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Choose objects like glass, metal, or wood.
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Smooth and seal porous materials (like wood) with Glacier Resin or urethane to avoid air pockets.
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Build a Mold Box
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Use items like old containers or melamine board boxes.
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Apply Vaseline or a mold release agent inside the box and on the object.
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Mix and Pour Silicone
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Use a 1:1 ratio (by volume) of Part A and Part B.
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Mix thoroughly for 2–3 minutes.
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Slowly pour over the object.
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Let cure for at least 24 hours.
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Demold and Use
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Use rubber bands or plunge cuts to keep molds reusable.
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Store in a cool, dry place to preserve longevity.
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Repairing Silicone Molds
Accidents happen! If your mold has bubbles or damage:
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Clean with acetone.
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Brush a new silicone mix over the affected areas.
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Let cure flat to reinforce the repair.
How to Cast with Acrylic Glacier Resin
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Mixing the Resin
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Combine equal parts of A and B.
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Stir slowly for 3 minutes.
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Avoid whipping to prevent bubbles.
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Optional: Add Color or Inclusions
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Use alcohol inks (no more than 10% of total volume).
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Shake pigments thoroughly before use.
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Submerge items like shells before embedding to reduce bubbles.
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Pouring
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Slowly pour into your mold.
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Use heat (hair dryer or warm bath) or 90%+ isopropyl alcohol to remove surface bubbles.
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For layered looks, let each pour partially cure before adding another.
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Curing and Finishing
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Allow 24 hours to fully cure.
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If layering, sand with 200–800 grit, clean with acetone, and apply the next pour.
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Creative Project Ideas
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Candle Vessels
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Cabinet Knobs
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Drawer Pulls
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Kitchen Trivets
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Decorative Castings
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Souvenir-Embedded Keepsakes
Inspired by Italian artisans who embed natural stones into resin, Lyonella suggests customizing your molds with meaningful mementos like pebbles from special trips—perfect for gifts or home accents.
Helpful Tips for Success
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Always seal porous objects.
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Secure objects in mold boxes to prevent floating.
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For repairs, apply silicone with a brush and cure flat.
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Always mix equal parts precisely to avoid sticky or uncured resin.
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Let everything cure completely—patience is key!
Shop the Featured Products
Ready to get started? These easy-to-use products bring professional-quality casting and creativity into your home studio. Whether you're new to resin or a seasoned pro, the possibilities are endless.
Happy creating!
Join us every Friday for more creative tutorials with Lyonella Cook on Finish Friday at Amy Howard at Home.