How to Take Care of Your Silicone Molds

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  • čas přidán 15. 08. 2020
  • How to take care of your silicone molds shows how to keep them in good condition, store them safely and prevent damage. To get the maximum life out of a silicone mold and save yourself some money, for resin, it is important to follow a few simple steps. You will find that your resin is easier to remove from the silicone molds, that your silicone molds don't crack and dry out, and they are easier to use, giving you some clear and precise castings. Enjoy the bloopers at the end of this video. Check out this video next on how to mix without getting bubbles • How I mix and Use Epox...
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Komentáře • 293

  • @barbking2708
    @barbking2708 Před 3 lety +36

    Oh my, I’m a bad mold momma! Love the bloopers😆

  • @rendaowe
    @rendaowe Před 3 lety +18

    LOL, YOU ARE PRICELESS! I love it when people are not afraid to be them selves. Great tips, BTW. 😃

    • @bubblemum
      @bubblemum Před 3 lety

      @@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts You are having too much fun with that pig cartoon- the face and the back end!

  • @Owner-ParkerRose1792
    @Owner-ParkerRose1792 Před 21 dnem +1

    LOVEEEEEE!! Informational, and I love the Bloopers!

  • @purplementhol3388
    @purplementhol3388 Před 3 lety +15

    Omg you're hilarious!!!!! The bloopers ❤️🔥😂 Thanks for all the hardwork and videos 🎉 always be happy first to be healthy 🙏

  • @carolinemartin429
    @carolinemartin429 Před 2 lety +3

    Absolutely love the bloopers, I needed a giggle. I think it's great that you're not worried about just being yourself and letting the world see it 😊

  • @bonny9680
    @bonny9680 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you, you have been such a help to me as a newbie, I look forward to watching much more

  • @RaiinbowRaven
    @RaiinbowRaven Před měsícem

    I know these are old resin vids but theyre still incredibly helpful! Ive learned so much about this art from you and have started doing my own resin pours. Thank you so much for your expertise~

  • @cherylstout9685
    @cherylstout9685 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the cleaning tips... BUT... I love the bloopers... You are human...Love...

  • @justcallmejen2215
    @justcallmejen2215 Před 3 lety +9

    I'm another newbie to the resin world. I've been watching your videos for a while so I can be better prepared when I start, and for the wonderful ideas you've shared too.
    Just got some silicone molds and measuring cups to start off with, waiting on better ventilation now. I knew that having cats, I would need to keep the molds stored where fur doesn't get on them. I had no idea beyond that on proper storage and care. So this video was extremely helpful. And I'm sure the baggies will prevent fur getting to them even better than the plastic storage box I'd put them in.
    Thanks so much for all that you share! I really enjoy watching your videos. :)

  • @shannonsauder6087
    @shannonsauder6087 Před rokem

    your bloopers made my day! lol please dont ever change your the best !

  • @suemontana9190
    @suemontana9190 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips and for being yourself!! I think a lot of us talk gibberish to ourselves (and to our spouses if you’re married long enough!!) - we could start a club haha!! I’ve learned a lot of things I didn’t know by watching your videos, thank you for making them!! 😀 much appreciation!!

  • @victoriamanna5018
    @victoriamanna5018 Před 2 lety +2

    I've only watched a few of your videos so far but I absolutely love you already 😄💕the bloopers at the end just brightened up my day🥰you have a new subscriber here👏👋

  • @stevesgirl17
    @stevesgirl17 Před měsícem

    I love your videos and I love you so much. You are so engaging and watching/listening to you always makes me smile. Keep the bloopers coming! I love all your resin work xx

  • @bubblemum
    @bubblemum Před 3 lety +2

    I love the bloopers! I have a lot of bloopers (never shown) when I do videos- I suspect we are twins somehow :)

  • @hulabird
    @hulabird Před 3 lety +2

    This was so very helpful and informative! Thanks. So happy I became a supporter too! Lots of goodies in the back room isn't there!

  • @prempremglamourz1
    @prempremglamourz1 Před 3 lety +9

    The video is a great help for me as a resin beginner, thanks so much Steve. Lest I forget, I do enjoy the bloopers 😀😀😀😀😀😂😂😂

  • @sharonh7857
    @sharonh7857 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the bloopers! 😂

  • @zenomorf161
    @zenomorf161 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice tips , love the bloopers , shows your human lol, had to subscribe.

  • @tammymurphy1268
    @tammymurphy1268 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome vid.....and great bloopers🤣🤣

  • @pleasesaveanimals7
    @pleasesaveanimals7 Před 3 lety +10

    Thank you so much for creating this video. It is extremely informative, it addresses so many different things such as explaining the damages on your moulds and how not to get them. You were easy to listen to, imagine grateful you didn't put music in the background 😂 because sometimes it's to hard hear everything that the person is saying. So far this video is the most informative and helpful video on cleaning moulds so far with resin. The bloopers were awesome as well haha 😂

  • @swtlisa
    @swtlisa Před 3 lety +1

    The packing tape trick? OMG!!! I immediately got packing tape down and tried it on a mold I used last night and couldn't get stuff out of the cracks and crevices. It had mica powder in it that I couldn't get out all the way and I just pushed the packing tape in with the blunt end of a wooden skewer. Thanks so much!!

  • @noraledesma35
    @noraledesma35 Před 2 lety

    Love the bloopers! Happy to see I'm not the only one with bad memories.

  • @Shadingoftheheart
    @Shadingoftheheart Před 3 lety +1

    The bloopers are what made me subscribe 🤣🤣🤣

  • @naturallycyn
    @naturallycyn Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips. I love the Bloopers

  • @nikkoldavis5384
    @nikkoldavis5384 Před 3 lety +1

    OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE HACK ABOUT USING TAPE TO CLEAN MOLDS!!! Molds I was going to have to buy again are like new. THANK YOU AGAIN YOU ARE MY RESIN DUDE FOREVER..

  • @rhodanorton6944
    @rhodanorton6944 Před rokem

    I LOVE BLOOPERS!!

  • @zinaria56
    @zinaria56 Před 2 lety +2

    I just ordered my resin kit so I hope they turn out once I learn it. I liked your videos over the other because you cover so much. Ps love the bloopers😁

  • @grammas_gone_craftyakaleil2062

    I realize this video is older - but it’s great!

  • @Bumula1
    @Bumula1 Před 6 měsíci

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
    Thanks for the bloopers. I needed a good chuckle.
    I just started using silicone molds again. I was using a rigid plastic for years but wanted to work with silicone molds again. I'll be using them for clays and plaster mostly. Occasionally resins. This was a very helpful video. Thanks.

  • @danayerby3658
    @danayerby3658 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely loved the bloopers. It is good to see that all of us can have those days when nothing seems to go right. It is a good reminder that we are all just human .........quirks and all. Keep doing what your doing,, we love it.

  • @imaginecrafting6248
    @imaginecrafting6248 Před 3 lety +1

    Omg you normal!!!!
    I have a lot of brain farts to. Love you . i learned so much .thank you. Keep up the great work.

  • @lnc-to4ku
    @lnc-to4ku Před 3 lety +1

    Such great tips! Loved the bloopers! 😂

  • @SylverZone
    @SylverZone Před 2 lety +2

    This was really useful as I was only thinking yesterday I needed to know the best way to clean the moulds! And your bloopers remind me I am not the only one who can’t get through a video without severe editing. I quite often come across a part where I am talking complete rubbish to myself when something hasn’t worked as it should!!! Thank goodness for editing software!!! 😃🤣🤗

  • @patriciaburt9365
    @patriciaburt9365 Před 2 lety

    Love the bloopers thank you for the laughs I really needed that today

  • @lynlong77
    @lynlong77 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the advice and the bloopers!

  • @amandaplant7502
    @amandaplant7502 Před 2 lety

    Hi,Steve, it's nice to see bloopers, made me lol, which got me some funny looks from my kids ha ha.

  • @dinam8934
    @dinam8934 Před 4 dny

    Thank you for your helpful video and info but I’ve got to say I think the bloopers were my favorite part 😂 and if anyone says they don’t do at least 437 of the various things you did in the bloopers, they’re lying.

  • @daricezdrazil7399
    @daricezdrazil7399 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh my goodness! You are awesome! Pobody's Nerfect! Thank you! I share your videos with someone who is beginning and your videos are huge help! I've been at this a while and still find your videos insightful and educational! If I could, I'd buy ya cup of coffee. If your ever in my area in Maine, stop in and I'll make ya pot! Heck! Even my hubby will make ya several as he too drinks a lot of coffee! Great realism Steve! Thank you!

  • @rebecca5532
    @rebecca5532 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh no! I dried two new molds using paper towels already, good thing I saw this video before I kept down that path :) This video is awesome thank you!!

  • @cindybraatz3273
    @cindybraatz3273 Před 3 lety

    Hey, Thanks for the bloopers! All of us humans appreciate mistakes.

  • @wendebrown5410
    @wendebrown5410 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing !!

  • @stafolla22
    @stafolla22 Před rokem

    So...the BLOPPERS are the best. Thanks for including them. So funny! (an human). Love them!

  • @Stephy91
    @Stephy91 Před 2 lety +1

    Omg that was the easiest method I’ve ever used! Thank you!!!! Lol I had no idea tape could be so useful!

  • @toniascheier2999
    @toniascheier2999 Před rokem

    LOVE the bloopers

  • @bonariablackie4047
    @bonariablackie4047 Před 3 lety

    Your videos are awesome and I love the bloopers.

  • @ragdollmommy2
    @ragdollmommy2 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi, Just want you to know,, I am now cleaning all my molds! Lol I have quite a few but not used all of them as yet. I’m a newbie! I really am thankful for this info. I enjoy your tutorials. I laugh n learn! God bless.

  • @patriciafarmer780
    @patriciafarmer780 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi I thought you were absolutely such a good sport with the bloopers! It made me like your videos even more!

  • @artcreationsbydar
    @artcreationsbydar Před 3 lety +1

    Omg! Loved the bloopers. I laughed out loud and the cats jumped. Lol Good job!

    • @artcreationsbydar
      @artcreationsbydar Před 3 lety

      @@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts I think a Real person has no problem showing their real self sometimes. In this world today we need some happiness. You sure did that for me. Thank you! I love your videos as well. I have learn’t so much.

  • @aliciat2216
    @aliciat2216 Před rokem

    Great video and OMG THE BLOOPERS!!!!😂😂😂😂😂 love it!!!

  • @seemabraja3280
    @seemabraja3280 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks a lot I have learned so much from you 💞

  • @christiepeiffer5432
    @christiepeiffer5432 Před rokem

    While you are hilarious…you are so helpful! Thank you 💞

  • @mayrakopjansen2814
    @mayrakopjansen2814 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for these tips ,they were very helpful

  • @SamuelJMoe
    @SamuelJMoe Před 3 lety +1

    You are a very good teacher Steve😀

  • @bonnievitela8235
    @bonnievitela8235 Před 2 lety

    Love the bloopers!

  • @elysegotham6881
    @elysegotham6881 Před rokem

    I have more fun watching your vids! I learn something new every time I tune in!

  • @wendygordon8204
    @wendygordon8204 Před 2 lety

    The bloopers proper made me laugh x

  • @susansouthern6704
    @susansouthern6704 Před 3 lety +1

    Bloopers are hilarious..good tips ..I just wash them with dish soap and water..will have to get them all together and spray and bag them..Thanks 😉

  • @teckle.turnings
    @teckle.turnings Před rokem

    Aw your bloopers were the best bit! Thank you for all your good tips Steve! 😃

  • @cherylstegman7136
    @cherylstegman7136 Před 2 lety

    love love the bloopers

  • @mama_quartz
    @mama_quartz Před 3 lety +2

    This is incredibly helpful! I just started yesterday so I'm fresh out the gate. Looks like I have some things to buy! Thank you very much. You remind me of my friend group at the day centre I used to go to. I was in my late 20s and all my best friends were 40+. The ones over 60 used to buy me chocolate :D once this really old guy, Brian, he brought me in a colouring book and some pens 🥺 I was so happy! But yeah, they were my family. So warm and caring and always protective of me 💗 I miss them very much. I have Autism and they were so patient and understanding 💗💎💗 You definitely seem like the kind of guy I could be friends with ☺ sorry for the ramble lol. Thank you very much again and I hope you have a wonderful day!!! Xxx

  • @daniellemoore2126
    @daniellemoore2126 Před rokem

    I enjoy watching your videos but the bloopers... They are great!!!! It makes you even more relatable. Goes to show your still human like the rest of us. Should do them more often 😂

  • @influentialolive
    @influentialolive Před 2 lety

    The bloopers included, are Awesome! Just shows you're Real. Glad I started following!! Thank You!!

  • @MinnieAssaultah
    @MinnieAssaultah Před 2 lety

    I totally subscribed because you shared your bloopers! Also, I don't trust any crafter who claims they are "normal"!!

  • @horsehaircreationsbykaren

    The tape and baby wipes - genius! I cast pet and horse hair, that tape trick works like a charm! Before I was always washing molds & that takes away the shine. I do store molds in ziplock bags but never used a mold release however I will take your advice & purchase some. Thank you so much, you rock the resin world!

  • @mazzaeggins1504
    @mazzaeggins1504 Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks for the great advice, a big help.

  • @sherinixon8328
    @sherinixon8328 Před rokem

    Thank you... for all your help and for giving me a great giggle

  • @MizJaniceResinArt
    @MizJaniceResinArt Před 2 lety +1

    Great tips! I love the baby wipes...I even use them to go around my house and touch up light switches, door facings, door knobs, etc.

  • @bluey5353
    @bluey5353 Před 3 lety +17

    Love the bloopers at 8.30 in the morning g you made me laugh. The packing tape is great, I've cleaned so many moulds with it. Im a bit wary of the isopropol (whatever!) Alchohol due to what it can do so I stick to tape, baby wipes and soapy water. Thanks Steve, much appreciated.

  • @cherylbaeza390
    @cherylbaeza390 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I'm still new and spending a lot of money on molds. I really appreciate you.

  • @bentebrunsvelt319
    @bentebrunsvelt319 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for good tips👍👍👍great from Holland

  • @pannaahmed7461
    @pannaahmed7461 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for making this video, my moulds looks so clean after using the tape technique🤗

  • @lourdesa6774
    @lourdesa6774 Před rokem

    I am new to resin and so happy I found this video and your channel! I learned a lot and had so fun laughs with bloopers! Love it! LOL 🙂

  • @JenaHuffman
    @JenaHuffman Před 2 lety

    Love the bloopers! 😂

  • @januhope151
    @januhope151 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much I needed this because im about to store my molds in a new storage

  • @vonniescrafts1
    @vonniescrafts1 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this info re the moulds I really will sort mine out today thank you especially for the bloopers that made me laugh on a very cold early morning here in the UK love your videos thank you xx

  • @Chezyxxx
    @Chezyxxx Před 3 lety +2

    I haven't came across a video like this so thank you very much for sharing your tips and tricks xxx

  • @ritabaker9502
    @ritabaker9502 Před 2 lety

    You really do have the best videos on CZcams. Thank you for all you do!

  • @zeroart1641
    @zeroart1641 Před 3 lety +1

    This was so helpful I somehow got glitter on one of my new molds and the sticky tape helped me so much!

  • @letagui333
    @letagui333 Před rokem

    Priceless way to end the video. Thank you for sharing

  • @janineshepherd1768
    @janineshepherd1768 Před 3 lety +7

    Hi Steve I’m a complete newbie yet to do my first one! I came across your videos on CZcams and I love them! They are super helpful and the bloopers make me laugh. Hopefully I will pluck up the courage to do my first one soon. I like to be super-prepared though, so your videos are really helping me. Xx

    • @taylorcody8114
      @taylorcody8114 Před 2 lety

      My problem is after I clean and dry I have water marks on my molds and I don't know how to stop it.

  • @tristanovak4748
    @tristanovak4748 Před rokem

    I've just come across your videos and I love everything about them. You are awesome! Thank you so much for being how you are, 💗it!

  • @maeve4385
    @maeve4385 Před rokem

    Steve you are great! Aside from the great content (which I had to rush to unstack my molds) your bloopers where hilarious and a great start to my morning (Canada). All the best.

  • @makrearth7761
    @makrearth7761 Před 3 lety +1

    hahaha! love your realness - chat with us more!

  • @Nirrrina
    @Nirrrina Před 3 lety +1

    I just got a cheap resin kit to see if I enjoyed it. Then while waiting on delivery I found your videos. Very informative but now I have a shopping list. Actually I have two shopping lists.
    One for immediate needs just to try things out and the other for in the future. Luckily I already have the breathing equipment. So I don't need that but there's a bunch of other stuff I need. Mainly baby wipes and mixing cups cuz I forgot those last night.
    This had better be fun. Thanks for the instructions!
    I keep watching & my list keeps getting longer. Seriously I have a notepad app open behind the youtube app & keep having to switch over to it. Luckily everything is inexpensive so far. At least for starting anyway.

  • @iorodriguez18
    @iorodriguez18 Před 3 lety

    I wasn't going to subscribe, but the bloopers sold me on that subscription! Thanks for the tips. LOL!

  • @taylorchinn6966
    @taylorchinn6966 Před 2 lety

    I truly appreciated the bloopers!

  • @lauraminton7935
    @lauraminton7935 Před rokem

    Such wonderful information! Thank you Steve!

  • @Sammstar420
    @Sammstar420 Před 3 lety +5

    Hey steve! Great video and hilarious as always.
    Also storing the molds in bags helps keep them clean and ready to go lol.

  • @ArtDzenCrafts
    @ArtDzenCrafts Před 3 lety +1

    Steve McDonald is hillarious freaking online comedy's show up blopper man! But his mastery classes are priceless!

  • @Sean-ws9je
    @Sean-ws9je Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks For The Tips

  • @LeFouGallois
    @LeFouGallois Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing your hints. I am just starting to get into resin mold creations. Hopefully I will be able to reduce the pitfalls after watching these. :) x

  • @Mydeepestregret
    @Mydeepestregret Před 3 lety +1

    Been washing my larger moulds with laundry powder. Works well

  • @kristinewithak8265
    @kristinewithak8265 Před 2 lety

    This was so helpful! I have some rearranging to do. The bloopers were hilarious and relatable 🤣

  • @novawarrior7174
    @novawarrior7174 Před 3 lety +1

    You’re adorable. Loved the bloopers!

  • @ginaopacki
    @ginaopacki Před 3 lety +2

    What you do with the used tap and used baby wipe after cleaning???

  • @montannalancaster9660
    @montannalancaster9660 Před 8 měsíci

    ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE BLOOPERS! LMAOF!

  • @LostMittens
    @LostMittens Před 3 lety +1

    I love your videos! You are so fun! I could watch you all day 🤩

  • @RhondaWyma
    @RhondaWyma Před 3 lety +1

    Hello @Steve McDonald Arts And Crafts Thank you so very much for showing this looks like I need to get me several items ..LMAO 🤣 I just Love 💘 your bloopers your so funny Steve 😆 A Goldfish 🐠 We would never commit you Steve Much Love 💘 here❣❣ I never really thought about the proper way to store your molds But I'm glad you taught us before I started my resin art buisness up !! I Just ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ your channel so very much so sorry about your tripod tho 😢 😔 hope you got it fixed ❣

  • @debbeneman9792
    @debbeneman9792 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Steve.
    You are very helpful. I appreciate your videos as I'm brand new to doing resin. I also have subscribed so I won't miss anything.☺

  • @flowermama9616
    @flowermama9616 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! This is such a thorough and helpful video. Thank you so much!