What Are Silicone Molds?

 

Silicone molds and forms are tools for shaping and modeling various materials and textures. They are used by placing the material you want to shape into them until it takes the form of the mold. Depending on the product you’re working with, baking may be required after placing the material in the mold. They are suitable for baking, casting with epoxy resin, hot silicone, plaster, clay, and chocolate.

 

Types

 

Modeling forms are divided into several types based on the material they are made of and the sizes of the casting molds.

 

1. Soft - silicone

Soft molds are made from silicone, which in most cases is fire-resistant and highly durable when working with high and low temperatures.

 

2. Hard

Hard forms are made from materials such as aluminum, plastic, and wood.

 

Aside from the manufacturing material, molds for casting are also categorized by shape, type of castings, and size.

 

Shape

Molds and forms are made in a wide variety of shapes. There is a vast diversity of molds. You can find any shape you need.

 

Figure

There are all kinds of shapes available - animals, insects, plants, geometric elements.

 

Size

Molds also come in various sizes. There are small, large, individual, and combined ones. Combined molds have many modeling forms on one surface, while individual ones consist of only one form with a specific design.

 

What Are They Used For?

 

Soft molds are used in jewelry making. The material you work with is placed in the silicone forms, pressed well, and then put in the oven for baking. After thermal treatment, the silicone is left to cool down so you don’t burn your fingers, and then the baked element is easily removed by bending.

Molds for modeling are also used to create various elements from plaster, decoratin and epoxy resin. With the obtained shapes, you can decorate any card, invitation, photo frame, jewelry boxes, decorative cups, and other types of souvenirs.

You can also make different figures from clay. This is one of the most interesting and safe activities for children. All you need is modeling clay in different colors and a few silicone molds. This will turn into an incredibly entertaining game. This way, your children will develop their imagination, dexterity, and creativity.

Molds are used for casting elements from plaster and decoratin. With the obtained ornaments, you can decorate any card, invitation, jewelry box, gift boxes, notebook, album, photo frame, and whatever else comes to mind.

With casting molds, you can make handmade, homemade soaps. You just need to prepare the mixture, add your favorite scents and essential oils, and pour it into the chosen mold. Then, leave it to cool down until it hardens. When you see that the soap has solidified, remove it. It is now ready for use.

Besides in applied arts, silicone forms are an irreplaceable helper in the kitchen. They are used for baking and freezing products. They are used for various recipes, both sweet and savory.

Make delicious muffins with soft baking forms. The advantage of silicone molds is that they are flexible and elastic, allowing easy removal of the finished product.

You can make all kinds of tasty sweet and savory cakes and decorate them with products of your choice.

They are used for making cakes and homemade chocolate. The mix is poured into them and refrigerated until the chocolate hardens. Molds can also be used to make ice in different shapes for children.

With the help of molds, you can make ice in different shapes for your children and guests. Create unique and very interesting ice figures. It’s a fun way to entertain your children and surprise your friends with a special touch in their drinks. Hard prototypes are used for making these ice figures.

Older hard prototypes are used for making ice figures, but new silicone molds are preferred because they make it easier to remove the finished product without breaking it.

If you’re new to working with casting forms, it might be helpful to learn more about the process.

You will find video materials of people using molds for shaping. They show different techniques and ways on how to work with them properly.

There are many interesting methods with which you can create exceptional final products.

You can also look for instructions on how to use different types of molds, depending on what you’ll use them for – in cooking, jewelry making, filling your children’s free time, or something else according to your idea.

 

Why EM ART ?

 

In our online store, we strive to maintain the widest variety of materials necessary for every creator, regardless of the type of their hobby. We have taken care of all hobby masters in creating cards, invitations, scrapbooking notebooks, albums, books, artists, lovers of applied arts, jewelers, decorators, and all favorite activities of children.

EM ART online store offers the richest range of hobby items. You can shop with us both retail and wholesale.

 

Prices

 

At EM ART, you’ll always find the best deals on craft supplies. Our low prices mean great quality, and we often have sales. Wholesale buyers get special deals.

We guarantee high-quality products at good prices and care about our customers’ satisfaction.

 

Delivery and Payment

 

After you have chosen the products and added them to your virtual cart, you need to enter details for the order – your name, contact phone number, and delivery address.

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