There are many ways to cast ICE Resin. The fastest and easiest is to use a Art Mechanic Jeweler’s Grade Molding Putty.
First step is to build a mold. We like to build our molds with rubber silicone. You can also find large tubes of rubber silicone in any hardware store for under $5.
Build a small box out of cardboard (each wall and base about 2 inches x 2 inches) and glue it together with a hot glue gun. It is important to have a porous material for your box or your mold will take too long to dry.
Coat the object you wish to cast with a thin layer of oil ( common vegetable or olive oil is fine). Mix the rubber silicone per manufacturer’s instructions and then fill the box about half way with it. Press the object you wish to cast into the silicone gel and then fill it the rest of the way to completely cover the object.
Allow mold to dry, or cure, two days and then cut your mold in half with a jewelers saw to release your object and retain a reusable mold to use for pouring resin.
NOTE: An alternative (and quicker) way to create a mold is to use a two-part rubber silicone putty. To make a mold using this craft product, mix the two parts together as per manufacturer’s instructions. Have all your supplies and your objects in front of you before you begin, as the putty has a 3 minute working time once mixed together.
After mixing, embed the object your wish to cast into the putty. Wait 25 minutes for the putty to set up. Viola! A mold to cast resin.
After making your mold, the casting process is relatively easy.
Pouring resin into your mold
1- Place your mold on a flat surface to ready for resin pouring
2- Spray a light layer of mold release.
3- Mix your resin according to our mixing instructions (one part resin to one part hardener and mix thoroughly) and pour into each part of you mold. (Or just the one part of you are casting a flat-backed mold).
4- Set aside and allow to dry for about 6 hours. ICE Resin hardens in 6 to 10 hours and fully cures in three days
5- When dry open your mold gently to release your finished product.
6-Epoxy the two parts of the mold together if doing a three-dimensional cast.
