How to Make a Single Cavity Mold with Copy Flex

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There are many advantages when making a mold with liquid silicone. In this mold making tutorial, a decorative refrigerator magnet is used to make a single cavity mold which can be used to reproduce the design in many food and non-food mediums. A poured mold is square shouldered and sits level when in use. Once the basics are understood, you will find that this can be a very quick and efficient method for producing molds in quantity. Take advantage of this free resource and learn the basic principles of using a liquid silicone to create this professional looking and durable single cavity mold.

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Anchor-DitApply Anchor-Dit™ to the back side of the original and press it down into the center of the mold box.  Anchor-Dit™ should smoosh out the along the sides, insuring that a strong yet temporary bond has been established and that no silicone will creep underneath.  With the excess Anchor-Dit™ removed, the mold box is ready to receive the CopyFlex™ liquid.   CopyFlex Equal AmountsMix a small amount of CopyFlex™ liquid silicone rubber -  just enough to paint a thin coat over the object insuring that air bubbles are not trapped on the surface. 

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CopyFlex mixtureScale out equal parts of A and B by weight or volume, combine the two parts in a container and mix thoroughly until the color is uniform.  Make sure unmixed material does not remain on the sides or bottom.  

CopyFlex Skim CoatUsing a natural bristle artist brush, paint on a thin coat of CopyFlex™ onto the original. The idea here is not to cover the object but to imbed the mold making silicone into the details. We call this a "skim coat" and it insures that no air bubbles will be trapped in the nooks and crannies of the surface.

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CopyFlex pourOnce the skim coat is applied, a larger batch of CopyFlex™ silicone rubber is prepared and poured to fill the mold box at least 1/4" above the highest point on the original.   CopyFlex Stretch PourCopyFlex™ should be poured in one spot from a height of about 12" which allows the material to stretch as it falls.  We call this a "stretch pour" and it helps eliminate air that was incorporated into the liquid silicone during mixing. 

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CopyFlex completed pourAllow CopyFlex™ to slowly creep over the original until it is covered completely.   Unmolding CopyFlexCopyFlex™ cures in about four hours.  A quick way to check if CopyFlex™ is completely cured is press a coin's edge into the surface to see if it leaves an imprint. Cured CopyFlex™ will spring right back leaving no imprint whatsoever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

The step by step instruction for CopyFlex™ liquid silicone shown above is the simplest method for making a mold. There are other mold making methods for using CopyFlex™ which are available in our "How To Make Molds" and "Free Online Videos" sections of this website.
CopyFlex™ is Outstanding to Make Molds For: Chocolate, Hard Candy, Gum Paste, Pastillage,  Royal Icing, Candy Clay, Butter Cream,  Marzipan, Sherbet, Sorbet, Butter, Fondant, Ice Cream, Pulled Sugar, Cheese,  Ice and Gelatin.
It may surprise you to know that almost half of our mold making customers purchase CopyFlex™ for use with non-food materials. Reasons given are ease of use, high quality from a platinum based curing system and the peace of mind that comes from using a liquid silicone rubber that is not harmful, toxic or emits dangerous fumes.
CopyFlex™ is Perfect For These Non-Food Mold Making Applications: Wax, Clay, Polymer Clay, Plaster, Melt and Pour Soap, Precious Metal Clay, Cold and Hot Processed Soap, Casting Resin, Candles, Cold Porcelain, Plastic, Cement, Hot Glue, Low Melt Metals and More!

 

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When you order CopyFlex™, you will receive one half as Part A (catalyst) and the other half as Part B (Base). The price of CopyFlex™ decreases as the quantity ordered increases as indicated above.