9.4x4.4x1.3" Spoon Rest / Hand Mirror Silicone Mold
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| Interior Size: | 9.4x4.4x1.3" |
| Fluid Volume: |
13.5oz / 400ml |
| Wall Thickness: | 1/2" |
| Material: | Platinum Cure Silicone - Shore 30A |
| Interior Finish: | Polished / Shiny |
Is it a mold to make a spoon rest holder? Yes. Is it a mold to make a small hand mirror? Yes. While we originally designed this mold to create organic looking resin spoon rests we realized that adding a small circular acrylic mirror to the finished casting created quite a functional and ergonomic hand mirror! It's kind of funny how one object could serve two purposes.
The narrow section is the deepest part of the mold and angles up towards the wider, more circular section. In the case of the finish cast piece, the narrow section is the highest, and it tapers down towards the bottom, widest part to act as a spoon support. The deepest section of the mold is large enough to encase small objects in like shells, small flowers, coffee beans and more.
To use this mold to create hand mirrors use our handy pre-cut small hand mirror 3-packs (sold separately - click here) which contain laser cut 1/8" acrylic that sits perfectly in the recess of the widest part of the casting, to create a functional hand mirror. Just attach the mirror to your resin casting using clear resin or superglue in between the resin casting and the back of the acrylic mirror.
==> Mirror Insert 3 Pack For Hand Mirror Mold
Crafted Elements Silicone Molds
The last mold you will ever need. Created just for makers, resin artists and wood workers, these time saving flexible yet durable silicone molds significantly cut down on the setup and demolding time usually involved with other molds. Silicone molds are superior to wood and tuck tape, and HDPE molds because:
- They can be used with epoxy resin, resin and wood, concrete, Jesmonite, plaster and more.
- They never need assembled, or disassembled. Saving huge amounts of time.
- The strength and flexibility of the molds allows you to insert and remove pieces of wood easily.
- The corners and edges never need sealed.
- When using wood, the wood stays in place, tight in the mold if you cut it 1/16" larger than the width of the mold. Alternatively use our HDPE block kit in conjunction with hand weights or clamps to keep your wood from up in your resin. The HDPE blocks dont stick to set resin and are easily and cleanly removed.
- The mold is heat resistant to ~450F. Avoid direct contact with the flame of a torch. Briskly wave your torch or use a heat gun to pop bubbles.
- The molds are reusable. However silicone molds do have a finite lifespan when used with epoxy resin, but getting 20-30+ castings out of the mold can be expected when they are properly cared for and a non-silicone based mold release spray is used.
- Like HDPE, epoxy resin does not stick to silicone. However, the heat generated by the exothermic reaction and the chemicals in epoxy resin are very harsh to all silicone molds. Additionally, if part of your epoxy has not fully set due to improper mixing, the epoxy can become bonded to the mold. Both of these factors can lead to mold tear out when removing your piece from the mold, leading to pits and tears on the surface of the mold. This is why we a non-silicone based mold release spray is required before each pour. To help prevent tear out and to increase the life of your mold. We use the 'MG Chemicals 8329 Non-Silicone Epoxy Mold Release', 'Mann Ease Release 200' or 'Mann Ease Release 300'. Cooking spray, vaseline, silicone based sprays or sprays designed for urethane or polyester products should NEVER be used. Using a proper, non-silicone based mold release can mean the difference between getting only a couple of uses from your mold to 20, 30 or more.
- Mold Instructions & Care - Click Here