How to Make a Resin Bangle Bracelet Using a Block Mold

[corettamill]

Can you tell me where I can buy the mold making kit.

[Beadaholique]

@corettamill You can get the Easy Mold on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath the video.

[nomesy81]

wow. i really want to make these.. but i don't think i could make the mold..

[whutzat]

Ooooh!

I would make a purple one!

[craftmomma3]

So, after you sand, is there something I should do to make it shine again...or does the filing not remove the shine?

[Beadaholique]

@craftmomma3 The filing does remove the shine. Here is what I would try to return the shine - first buff the area as best as possible to remove any resin dust and make the piece very smooth. Then try painting a very thin coat of gloss sealant over the area. You can also use clear nail polish - both of these will bring back some of the shine. Try this on a test piece first since this is not a guaranteed solution. Hope this gives you some ideas!

[michaelification1]

@Beadaholique

is it normally use the rtv 585 silicone rubber mold for epoxy resin?I've used both of these but when i demold it became sticky.My curing time is 1 day,is it required to cure fir 3 days?What would you think my mistake,is it the silicone mold or my curing time?I hope you can give me some advice.Thanks!

[Beadaholique]

@michaelification1 Hi! Unfortunately since we do not sell the RTV 585 silicone rubber mold, I can not speak to what resins will work in it. However, what you are describing sounds more like a problem with the resin then the mold. If your resin is old, this could prevent it from setting up properly and always remaining sticky. The other issue could be if it was measured wrong. You need exactly equal parts of part A and part B. I hope this helps! Good luck!

[michaelification1]

@Beadaholique Hi! thank you the reply.May be the problem is resin because it's old and almost 1 year.Any way thank you very much!

[one4all1000]

@craftmomma3 try using a nail buff block its similar to what is used for buffing jewellery to a shine.

[Redlips54321]

@aymay08 u can use it again she Sadie it in the vid

[aymay08]

Are you able to reuse the same mold or will it be ruined after one use?

[DucksCanCraft]

What if the I got pigment on my skin? How long would it take to fully wash off? A few days?

[Beadaholique]

@DucksCanCraft Good question! It will vary from person to person and depends on how much you got on the skin, how many times you shower/wash your hands a day, etc. I would say a few days is a good estimate. As a precaution, you can wear disposable gloves. Also, washing right away after it gets on your skin will help vs. waiting even 5 minutes.

[DucksCanCraft]

@Beadaholique Thank you so much! This really helped. So I think I'll pick up a box of disposable gloves next time I go to the store for resin. I'm a beginner so I'm looking for some tips and pointers for starting resin. I'll definitely try this out with a little more experience and practice though. Thanks again!

[JackassKids20]

WOW 6666 views!

[theonlyjaie]

Can you embed with these block molds? If you can, will you show how or have you already? I want to begin using these but won't if I loose the ability to embed like I have with flex molds.

[Beadaholique]

@theonlyjaie Yes, you can embed objects with block molds but it is a much more difficult process then with the flex molds and it will take some trial and error. First, the flex molds are clear which makes embedding and arranging objects fairly easy whereas the block molds are a solid dark opaque which can make it tricky to see where you are placing objects.

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique Secondly, the flex molds have that nice wide opening up top which makes insertion easy - with the block molds, the opening is going to vary based on the shape of the item you have molded. In the video I made, the bangle came to a narrow taper along the edge so the opening to pour the resin (or to insert objects) was just a small slit. My recommendation if you wanted to embed objects into block molds would be to mold items with a larger opening up top - similar to the flex mold.

[theonlyjaie]

@Beadaholique what about using the clear (its more translucent than "clear" actually) molds? I've had an idea that requires silicon molds but I've been hesitating because so few people seem to embed objects when using these molds. I've seen some resin bubble rings that very obviously have things embedded in them but have been just confused as to how the creator did it. If it's just a case of it isn't done much because you can't see the object, I can get around that!

[Beadaholique]

@theonlyjaie It really is a case of not being able to see and also having such a narrow slot to get an object into the mold through. If you can open up that slot more - like perhaps mold an object with a wider top edge, you will find the process goes more smoothly. Also, if you are embedding objects in resin layers, you are going to have to be careful about manipulating the mold a lot when pouring the resin.

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique You will notice in the video how I pull the edge of the silicone rubber to widen the opening to pour my resin in - however if you are working in layers, you are not going to want to pull the rubber too much and run the change of the resin seeping along the side of the previous layer (not a big deal if just using clear resin but if making stripes then it could be an issue). Again, if you have a wider top area of your mold to pour into, it would help with this issue.

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique The easiest would be to just use one of the clear flexible plastic molds but you are limited by the shapes they come in vs. creating your old block mold in whatever shape you want.

[theonlyjaie]

@Beadaholique I think I have a way around stabilizing the mold. What I want to pour will be around 10" high and slim and I want to embed into it. I'm thinking of using a clear piece of pipe (like what is used in candle crafting) to hold the silicone not only for casting, but for holding it during resin pours, mold top can be open. Now that I know that the only issue is that you can't see what you are embedding, I think the clear will give me a way around that.

[kenshidark]

Why don't you drill a hole in the middle of the mould to make it easier to release?

[Beadaholique]

@kenshidark We did not drill a hole in the video because we try to only use tools which a lot of people have on hand or are easily accessible. If you are going to drill a hole, I would do so with the original object still inside the mold (it will make the entire mold more stable for drilling) and make sure not to drill anywhere near the molded area. I personally have not drilled through this type of substance before so I am not sure how easy it is going to be - it is a flexible rubber.

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique Be careful if you are going to attempt it and make sure to wear safety goggles and a dust mask.

[islesofavalon]

Hi Julie, Can you tell me exactly what type of jewelers file you use to sand the edges of the bangle? I have everything else and I know I can get any kind, but I would like to know what you use specifically ;)

Thanks very much!! Love your videos!

[Beadaholique]

@islesofavalon Hi. The files used in this video are available on Beadaholique's website. The Sku is XTL-2212. There's a link for the files in the video description underneath the video.

[biancaxx5]

woah that's awesome!

[lovethatcat2]

This looks like so much fun. Thanks for explaining how to do this.

[nicaramawama]

Do you ship international? I've been wanting to try resin for a while but it seems to be much harder to get in the UK.

[Beadaholique]

@nicaramawama Yes. We ship all over the world. Our video descriptions underneath all of our videos has a list of supplies and links to make finding the products easier.

[nicaramawama]

@Beadaholique I've looked on your website a few times & I would love to get some resin. Will shipping be mega expensive?

[Beadaholique]

@nicaramawama To find out how much your shipping will be we recommend that you click the "checkout now" button at any point while you are ordering to view the shipping total.