XilianX2010
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So this was my first try at molding a dread bead (and also my first time working with silicone). I just made one to experiment and see how it would go.
I constructed a cardboard box, sealed shut with hot glue. I place a piece of clay in the bottom to keep the bead from sliding or moving.
I mixed up the OOMOO 30 and poured it (I should mention I didn;t have enough on the first pour so I quickly stirred up some more.
When the mold cured, I removed the box and removed the piece of clay. My first issue was when I tried to wiggle out the clay bead, the middle piece started to come with it. It was hard to get it out without ripping the middle part. As I pulled enough the whole bottom then just ripped out.
I was just wondering if there's an easier way to remove the bead, or what to do if the bead is in really tight. I did use a release agent on the clay so it wouldn't stick.
I have a hunch to I didn't put enough on the top so silicone there was fairly weak and tearable when I tried to remove it.
Any thoughts? Much appreciated!
-Abby
I constructed a cardboard box, sealed shut with hot glue. I place a piece of clay in the bottom to keep the bead from sliding or moving.
I mixed up the OOMOO 30 and poured it (I should mention I didn;t have enough on the first pour so I quickly stirred up some more.
When the mold cured, I removed the box and removed the piece of clay. My first issue was when I tried to wiggle out the clay bead, the middle piece started to come with it. It was hard to get it out without ripping the middle part. As I pulled enough the whole bottom then just ripped out.
I was just wondering if there's an easier way to remove the bead, or what to do if the bead is in really tight. I did use a release agent on the clay so it wouldn't stick.
I have a hunch to I didn't put enough on the top so silicone there was fairly weak and tearable when I tried to remove it.
Any thoughts? Much appreciated!
-Abby