Ace Makerspace has a set of silicone molds that members can use*. This post goes over what we have and the Member Use Guidelines for using them at Ace.
These molds can be used with cement, plaster, UV Resin, and 2-part epoxy resin. They are NOT food-grade molds. These molds are located upstairs in suite #214 aka Clean Fab, in the Art area. Look for the hot pink “Member Use” labels and the boxes labeled Silicone Molds. The tiny jewelry molds are kept in a smaller box than the larger molds.
Available Supplies
- Silicon molds for resin and cement casting
What You Can Make
- Projects using UV Resin
- Projects using 2-Part Epoxy Resin
- Projects using cement
- Projects using plaster
Basic Use Guidelines
Never try to cast silicone in a silicone mold. You will create a block of silicone.
- When using Resin
- Always clean the resin tools after use with isopropyl alcohol and paper towels until any sticky residue is cleaned off. It is okay to put these paper towels in the trash.
- When Using Cement and Plaster
- Work downstairs in the Flex Area NOT upstairs in Art! This stuff is too dusty to be used upstairs
- Expect to only cast very small projects, it is not safe to do large cement casting at Ace indoors
- Always wear a mask when working with cement and plaster dust
- Wash up in the hallway slop sink
- DO NOT pour cement or plaster into the pipes. It will harden in the pipes and cause $$$ damage. Okay to wipe off the dust from surfaces with a damp paper towel and throw it away.
- Clean up with soap and water after you have wiped the dust and major chunks off with a damp cloth.
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*This is a different set than that may be used for workshops. We often keep a set that is “workshop only”.