I am jumping on the
IOD - Iron Orchid Désigns bandwagon first trying the IOD
transfer wall art post HERE (above right) and then moving on to the moulds. I live rural so mold medium is limited but after much research I found that acrylic latex caulking is an option. This is easily found in our local home repair stores.
This tube filled 4+ moulds
Step 1 - squeeze into the moulds
Step 2 - level with an offset knife for a smooth surface
Step 3 - let dry 2 full days minimally,in our cold Canadian climate right now even longer. They will become clear (below shows after 2 days and not ready), I waited 4 days
NOTE: they will shrink down a bit, that is normal
Step 4 - unmould.. first wipe the surface edges with a cotton pad with rubbing alcohol to make nice clean edges and pull out.
and this is the result. The pieces are very flexible and continue to become clearer as they fully dry once out of the moulds. I am letting them dry on paper towel to allow air to the underside as well.
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How do you paint them?
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DeleteJust paint like you would any other project
I used the acrylic latex caulking in moulds for chocolate that were not very deep as I was told it would not work well on the deeper IOD moulds as it would be too thick to dry. Have you tried deeper moulds than what you used here?
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DeleteDeeper molds do take longer to dry but if not in a rush, give it a go
I realize this is years after you asked your question however for others who might be interested.. yes! You can use acrylic latex caulking in the deeper molds.. IOD or otherwise. I've even used it in some intricate & deep molds intended for cake decorating with great success. The trick with those is to let it dry for several days before trying to remove. I've let them as long as a week.
DeleteI have used hot glue & does great & dries quickk!
DeleteThanks for the info! Your projects look great!
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DeleteThanks for the info! Your projects look great!
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DeleteI have so many IOD moulds almost all of them and some on Amazon. I have used what she used the Caulk but also I have bought at Dollar Tree ( they sell it at hardware stores but way to high) TUB CAULK also it takes couple days on some to dry but works wonderful. PStone Atlanta Ga
DeleteWould you like to part with some of your older molds, Because all I can afford are the Amazon molds and I don’t mean for free. I figured I would just ask, or if you know where you can buy used ones I love them just to pricey for me.
DeleteYou can buy molds from Temu for cheap.
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DeleteOh super cool! I have used the Mod Podge sticks they came out with a few yrs back, and the mod podge little moulds they have to go with them, but I find they are great for small projects, but I hadn't found very big moulds to use for larger projects and I actually haven't even seen the long sticks they had to go with it. Plus, if you only want to make a few little embellishments at a time, you're kind of stuck bc you put the stick in your glue gun to use it, but then it's stuck in the gun til you use it all. If you have a couple glue guns then you're fine, but what happened with me is I only have one gun with a "detailed" tip or smaller tip and that's the one I used for the mod podge embellishment maker stick, lol, and I didn't think it was glue and didn't want to chance it and I didn't want to ruin it or my gun by pulling the stick out. I just ended up using the whole stick up (they are the size of long glue sticks) and putting the embellishments in a jar...that I later lost, haha! Luckily they dry fast tho.
ReplyDeleteBut these moulds look great for bigger projects! Now I'm curious how the paper clay comes out! I'm just now getting into using that, I had a bag kicking around but wasn't sure what to use it for, but last week my aunt was cleaning her art studio and gave me 2 bags of it, lol! So, I'm on Pinterest scouting for things to make using paper clay, lol! Easter items at the moment, but I have used it to make skulls with silicone ice cube trays I picked up at Dollar Tree and Dollar General during Halloween. They came out better than expected, but I'm not sure how good they'd work with more detailed moulds. Subscribing to the blog now, and definitely going to look for the FB group! Thanks for sharing your outcome!
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DeleteI have not even opened my paper clay to date I still keep using the acrylic caulking :)
I play a lot with Air Dry Clay, Paper Clay works wonderful but you get less than a pound. I buy DAZ in white and sometimes 2lb it works just as great and you can pull it straight out of the moulds and glue to your projects which I use-( Tight Bond) if on sides of something I put painters tap not tight over the design to mash it but enough to hold to your project. PStone Atlanta Ga
DeleteHi I just found and read about your really interesting text about HOW TO MAKE IOD MOULDS WITH CLEAR ACRYLIC LATEX CAULK and it sounds like a very good idea. I have one question though. How do you fix the IODs to for example furniture if its made of latex caulk? Thanks again / Susie
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DeleteIOD has so many moulds and all can be used on furniture, search other tutorials I have done here with them
Did you have to dust your moulds with cornstarch first? My mold just arrived today and I've been waiting to follow your intructions (found you on Pinterest). :) BTW-I'm in Canada also!
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DeleteNo using this product you do not need to use anything prior too but be sure it is this product.
Hello fellow Canadian, sorry again for the delay :)
Amazing!!
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DeleteLove your ideas ! What is paper clay? Cheers.
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DeletePaper clay is another product you can use in these molds but as to date I have not even opened mine, I just keep using this caulking as it is so easy
I wondered what glue to use (especially for exterior use, on birdhouses) ,to stick the acrylic caulk to wood (or any surface).?
ReplyDeleteHmm I am not sure about exterior but would try a wood glue like titebond and test out
DeleteFor exterior projects use Gorilla Glue. Just don't get it on your hands. If you do, use nail polish remover to get it off.
DeleteSorry...don't know if my question got to you...was wondering what glue to use that will stick to the caulk and a wooden surface...( exterior projects)... Birdhouses.
ReplyDeleteFor exterior, I would use Gorilla glue, there is a non-foaming kind that's great. In answer to others's questions about glue to use, I use Loctite Power Grab for interior projects. You only have a few seconds to adjust your trim, it really does "grab" in seconds.
DeleteDid you put anything like corn starch or a release agent in the molds before putting the caulk in?
ReplyDeleteNo I do not but please be sure to use this DAP alex product only to have it work like mine do :)
DeleteI just made a plaster mold that I can use to copy missing pieces. Can I use the caulk in a plaster mold? Would I need to dust with cornstarch?
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DeleteI am not sure about that but maybe make 2 plaster molds and try one with the chalking to see. I think it would be have never tried :)
I just made a plaster mold that I can use to copy missing pieces. Can I use the caulk in a plaster mold? Would I need to dust with cornstarch?
ReplyDeleteI tried the caulk for the first time. I used the white and it says dries in 20 mins. It does not in the molds. I had to wait couple days and the ones that are deeper its still not dry. I think it going to work just have to give it time. That's my hardest thing to do. Thank you so much for info. I have tried resin and its costly. I tried plaster and its brittle. I like the idea its flexible
ReplyDeletehowdy, yes some deeper molds can take a few days to complete cure but it is worth the patience. The cost and flexibility alone but make extra to have on hand rather then while doing a project as patience is hard LOL they stay good for years once removed from the mold
Deletewhat a great! idea. resin is so much more money esp if producing in bulk. My question is, can these be painted with basic acrylic paint or should they be primed 1st? latex paint? chalk paint? thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThey are economical for sure, I think acrylic should be fine unprimed but I have not personally tried it. I use mineral, chalk and milk paints with mine all with great success.
DeleteThis is an older post, but I was hoping to get an answer to a question if you could....i have the same latex silicone in white, and wanted to make a mold of a terra cotta plant plate. everywhere i look has said that this is not the right silicone to use....i wondered why not? do you or your readers know? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHello, if you have the exact same chalk just in white it should work just the same as clear but be sure it is the same one I show as DAP has allot of chalks :)
DeleteTo Anonymous comment on June 14, 2022: Are you wanting to make a mould or a casting of the terra cotta plate? If you want to make a mould, you need something other than what the host of this tutorial is explaining. They are showing us how to do a casting. What you need is a two part mould making kit. Be sure to find one that does not stick to your plate. I'm assuming you just want to make a mould of the 3d design on the plate and not one for making the entire plate. That is a whole 'nother process and not for beginners. Hope that helps further to the above reply.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this stunning tip with us!! MvgGinaBelgium 💐🤗
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome MvgGinaBelgium :) Thanks for stopping by
DeleteHot glue also works well. If you want to make your own molds, buy some liquid latex and put 2 or 3 layers of that (and I Also use finger tape or drywall tape for structure in between layers)
ReplyDeleteI have heard that but not tried yet, are they flexible once dry?
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