Getting experimental

I've had fun with molds, resin, mixed media and trinkets lately.  The mixed media and steampunk look is so hot in scrapbooking right now, the metals, trinkets and other bits and pieces might not be incredibly acid free, but as far as creative play is concerned, there is nothing better.

But because I love to experiment, and because I always have to take things one step further, I couldn't resist trying to make my own molds.  Now Pinkysil has been around for a while but I was ignoring it.  I was hoping not to find another cool thing to add to the list of already cool things I need to try.  I have a lot of molds, right?  I don't need more.  I think I need to make my own, the devil on the shoulder whispers in my ear.

And so I gathered all the supplies - the Pinkysil, the disposable cups, the container (which just happened to be a lid off something) and I created. 

And I sat back.  Incredibly proud that I'd just made my own 'gears' mold. 

And then I started looking around at what else I could make molds of.  And I saw this angel wings with heart trinket that I've been sending out in the trinket bags.  And I made a mold.

And then I saw a cool decorative bookplate in my bits drawer.  And it became a mold.

Although Pinkysil does take a little experimentation (like learning that whatever you place on the bottom of the container has to have a flat surface ), once you get going, you can't stop.

Nothing is safe.

Not even the biscuit jar. (No Cameo Cremes were harmed in the making of this tutorial.  No wait.  Three cameo cremes were hurt actually.  In fact, they are gone.  I don't mind the sacrifice in the name of art.)

What I did create was a super cool art deo piece to use in my mixed media art. 

If you can't find me I'll be in the bottom of the kids wardrobes (or the pantry) looking around for more stuff to make molds of...

Laters

 

Comments

[Dale Rose Stream]

Nic....you are a TRUE crafter, making a mold of your SNACKS!!! That would be dangerous for me though....I'd probably end up eating one or more of the new resin items while working on a project! Genius though! It definately wouldn't help me attend to lose a few pounds, because I'd keep seeing them everywhere!

[Judy]

I'm still laughing out loud thinking about the cameo creme biscuit!But, it sure looks good.I so love the resin molds.

[Dianne]

Fantastic creations - I can see how it could be addictive (looking for more items to make molds) Happy creations. Look fwd to seeing how you use them.

[Erica Lasham]

What an awesome idea.

[Michelle Frisby]

OMG I so do not need Pinkysil ... do I ... but I do need those bookplates and those heart wings ...

[suz doyle]

you want to watch someone doesn't eat that. only you would mold a biscuit. i'm guessing you didn't have any cadbury creme eggs on hand?

[jenny holiday]

This is so so FUN!!! Thanks bunches for sharing!!! :)

xo Jenny

[Debbie Kingston]

That's awesome Nic...extremely cool indeed. I have tried making moulds with a different product in the past, and while they worked okay, they didn't turn out nearly as good as yours. And on another note, I have been struggling a little with the Barnes Resin. Mix equal parts, check. Mix thoroughly, check. Pour into moulds (designed for this resin...one purchased through you) check. Then wait 36 hours (!!) for it to set...and then still have to put talcum powder over them as they still seemed a bit sticky!! Don't know what I'm doing wrong there. Yours are a white colour, my Barnes resin is a clear colour. :( Any ideas?

[Pam]

OMGosh!!! Where is the best place to purchase Pinkysil and trinkets for me?? I am in Texas, USA. Love the keys and clocks especially. The main thing is getting my hands on some sort of mold maker now that I have seen your blog!!! What would be the next best brand that you have found that I could get stateside?? I have a daughter teaching English in SoKorea, and I know what shipping is like! Advice?? Thanx and keep the blog going, this is great!!! Come see me at tinkartist.blogspot.com [email protected]

[Karen Freeman]

I have always admired the intricate details of the Cameo Creme. Trust you to find a way to use it in crafting - simply brilliant.

[wendyp81]

who knew a cookie could be so pretty!! Love the idea of the knex for steampunk!

[Elaine]

Is this sold in the United States? Would love to get some to try.

Love your "experimenting".

[Misty]

I hope this doesn't sound stupid, but is the silicon mould safe to use for cooking? I love the idea of making a chocolate mould using this method, but I'm not sure if the moulds would make food unfit for consumption :P

[Holly]

Hi Misty - I was wondering the same thing, so I looked up Pinkysil and they say that they are not certified for food contact applications. So.. if you are using them for say a business (eg. cake decorating business), I'd say no. If you want them to spruce up your Thanksgiving dessert table, I'd wash it really well at the highest heat your hands can handle and probably go for it. Just my two cents!

[Christine]

Your molds look fabulous! Where can you purchase Pinkysil?

[maren]

Make your own candy ornaments. This is going to be fun.

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[Ria Sales]

would love to know where in South Africa could I buy the silicone, its lovely+

[Carol Barr]

I love this idea. Thank you for coming up width something new and sharing it. There are so many beautiful things to make molds of. I can't wait to try it

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