How to make a Silicone Mold from a 3D Printed Gem

Today learn 2 ways to make a reusable silicone mold from 3D prints. I will go over how I make simple molds using both plasticware and foam core sheets.

I’m currently working on Qiyana Prestige Skin’s headpiece. This is Part One of a Three part series in which I go over how to make Qiyana’s headpiece and her gems.

What you will learn in this video

How to customize a print file in Tinker Cad
How to create a silicone mold using a plastic bowl
How to create a silicone mold using foam core board

Watch part 2 if you want to see how I pour resin into a silicone mold.

Download Qiyana’s Gem 3D Print File (coming soon)

*If you use my files, please be courteous and credit Haute Cosplay

Supplies

3D Printer https://amzn.to/307p3Wy
Dragon Skin Silicone https://amzn.to/2Fb01ME
Silicone Measuring Cups & Mixing Tools https://amzn.to/2th0076
Safety mask https://amzn.to/36eeTFN
Foam Core Sheet or Plastic Food Container
Latex free gloves https://amzn.to/2R3XKbt

JOANN Stores

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Silicone Molds (plastic food container)

Wear mask & gloves
Place plastic mat with gem in the middle the mat to see where to place the mold walls
Get a plastic tubber wear bowl and cut off the bottom
Hot glue it down and seal sides
Sand 3d piece for any imperfections
Hot glue 3d piece to the mat
Add masking tape on the sides for extra protection
Explain part A and B
Measure equals parts A n B
Mark the cups so you know which is which
Mix each solution separately before mixing it together very well
Dragon skin is great because it settles on its own with minimal bubbles
Pour mixture from above to avoid air bubbles or gaps
Smack it so that it settles in all the corners
Pop any bubbles
Let set for an 16 hours