Hi Jake. I have to say I love your teaching style - the way you explain things so well and give us little tips along the way. I found your video very calming, and it did for me just exactly what you wanted it to do. It made the process of making our own moulds much less intimidating, which will be so useful to me since I don't have much money to spend on expensive moulds. At the very least it inspired me to have a go at it myself, and at the best I just feel so empowered to take control over my crafting. Thank you so much for your generosity in showing us all this for free. 😉😁

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Shauna .. your comment just made my day! 😊😊

It makes all the difference that you’re authentic and provide the details that allow others to improve and succeed. Like how to scrape the edge of the plastic so the box doesn’t have gaps. Thanks for your video.

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sonja .. I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😀

As always, Jake, great information. And the end results are purrdy!! Thank you!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kris. 😄😄😄

All of your videos have helped me ALOT! I have been binge watching your channel for weeks now. Thank you for sharing your experience 😊

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome.. plenty more to come.. I’m glad you enjoy the videos

Your work is Incredible!! And thank you so much for all your tips!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. glad you enjoyed. 👍👍

Thanks Jake. Very informative and well presented.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jesse.. glad you enjoyed it. 👍👍

That large piece is just Stunning!! 😍

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. I’m pretty proud of it

Thank you for this. You are amazing and those are beautiful pieces!

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome and Thank you.. I’m glad you enjoyed

I always learn so much from your tutorials! Thank you!

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Yvonne. 😁

It's a great well done Jake. 👍

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!! 👍👍

pretty cool stuff

Hi..your presentation and straight talking advice is priceless....Many thanks and kind regards from the U.K.

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliments.. I’m glad I could help

Another great informative video. I am planning on starting resin projects soon. Thanks Jake.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I can’t wait to see what you do. 👍👍

Never done a mold before . Great encouragement. Thank you

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael.. Glad I could help. 👍👍

Thanks Jake, awesome video.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!! 👍👊

Another tip for screwing into the plastic is go slow and pull your bit out half way through each and allow any heat the dissipate :) alternatively you could use threaded inserts and use machined screws making it a lot more viable for deconstruction of the mold when not in use or for removing your casted projects Great video and it was neat to see all the different mold techniques you’ve picked up

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

Since this video I’ve been just tapoing and using bolts.. the HDPE takes threads very well… Thanks for watching 👍👍

Oh wow, the hdpe box with screws tip..... I took all the ones that I have been fighting with since the day they were made, drilled out the holes in the sides and now..... Like magic they are perfect! Thank you so much for making this video!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Jen. Glad I could help ya out. 👍👍

These came out great! 🙏

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍👍👊

Thanks for all your videos! I look forward to building myself some HDPE molds when I get my shop built!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome.. I can’t wait for you to build some.. 👍👍

This is awesome, thank you for making it look soo darn easy! 🙂

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

😊😊Thank you 😊👍

Thanks for the great info! Can’t wait to try some casting!! Man that shop pencil ✏️ was super nice too!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful shop pencil!! 👍👍

@DeadriseWoodCrafts

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson It really is. 😉

YEEEEEEEEEEEHAW! LETS GO! Love the vid. Super helpful. Love the channel. Need to make some molds myself. So I will try some of these.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome buddy!! Can’t wait to see what you do.

Thank you! I am excited to try this.

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome.. Glad I could help

These videos of yours are really helpful and informative. I've learned a ton already. And your style is very watchable (and entertaining). Thank you :-)

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.. I’m glad you enjoy the videos.. I’m happy to help

Great video. Definitely going to try out that corrugated plastic.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Let me know how it goes

Gr8 vid, Jake! This is a good reminder for the experienced resin person. One can use silicone bathroom caulk to seal all joints on forms! Again, tks for the reminder!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome.. Thanks John! 👍👍

Fascinating. Thankyou

@JakeThompson

6 ай бұрын

Very Welcome 🙏

Very good video! You are so crafty!! Good job!

@hilariethompson9934

3 жыл бұрын

Save people a lot of money too!!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💚💚💚

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍

Thanks For sharing! I’ve just recently entered into the resin / turning / mold world. New subscriber 🙌🏻

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Jonathan.. welcome to the club.. we appreciate you being here. 👍👍

Great Info, thank you!

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark 👍

Great video !

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 👍👍

Great video buddy. Thank you !!!!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.. 👍👍👍

Thank you! This is awesome

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Very Welcome Melissa 😁👍

great job

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kandie 😁

Thank you very much for teaching me something that I need to know

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Glad I can help out😎

That was very educational. Thanks mate. 🇦🇺

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome. Thanks for watching 👍👍

Super informative, right to point which I love . The how tos that babble lose my interest , u are Concise and give variety of ways and what to do. Thanks a lot glad I found ur posts…❤

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it 👍

Always learning my friend , Keep up the Fantastic work. Happy 245 Marine

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

HooRah buddy!! 👍👊

Thank You for sharing!

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome 😁

Thank you very much, Jake. I appreciate the lesson! 😃😃👍👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gord! Glad you liked the video. 👍👊🙂

I didn't view this as an instruction for beginners. Seemed very advanced and requiring previous experience

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

To each their own opinion

@p.macdermott2490

Жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson Thank goodness my teachers, didn't have your attitude when explaining lessons to me as a child. It's important to understand other people's opinions, and not just be a jerk.

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

@@p.macdermott2490 My response to your original comment was about as nice as I could come up with.. I wanted to say, if you think this was advanced, maybe you shouldn’t try this.. the first mold I showed was using a cup for a mold. I’m not sure how much more beginner I could make it than using a cup. I chose to reply by saying to each their own opinion. Instead of maybe offending you.. I didn’t want to offend you, but I see that you don’t mind offending me. Good day

Very interesting stuff thinking about starting resin projects.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

It is super fun and you can make cool stuff... I love it.

Watched a few of your vids now...great info in every one! Sub'd man.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sid!! 👍👍

JAKE THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GREAT TIPS FROM DOUG

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Doug.. 👍👍

@fleetswoodshop3339

3 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure my friend always and thank you

Very cool, I learned a lot 😁 thank you 😁

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.. I’m glad you liked it. 😄😄

@naptimecreations

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson 😁😁😁😁😁

great idea with the screw in the wood for easier demolding!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob.. those gongs were in there pretty good.. 😄😄

Would love to see a pour on how you make the resin in these molds look like real wood (so real wood like looking)... prior to you actually making the blanks themselves. Cheers, Kev

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.. I didn’t record that one but I did make this fake burl video kzread.info/dash/bejne/iqmn29evkrXfkbQ.html

@PennsPens

Жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson thanks for the link. Please see my more detailed response. Really appreciated - Cheers Kev

Thank you. Mold making IS a bit of a big step! I have all the materials, but haven't taken the leap yet.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

You got this Pam.. it’s easy.

Tremendously helpful! Thank you!! I’m going to try making a HDPE mold.

@JakeThompson

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.. Glad I could help out.

Thank you!

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

I’ll give it a shot Thanks Jake KB

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Have fun

First of all, thanks for sharing your knowledge. It helps out cheap guys like me. LOL And thanks for the tips with the hdpe molds. I just made one and will go back and redrill my holes like that.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome.. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 😀😀👍

Great info, waiting on colors I ordered and will be making some pen blanks for a couple pens I will be making for my wife. She gets to pick the colors. :)

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome.. have some fun casting.

@chriskmeyer

2 жыл бұрын

Peter how did the blanks come out? I am thinking of doing the same thing. Any tips would be appreciated.

@peterbreese2575

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriskmeyer came out great, my wife loves them, just wish I put more powder in to make it darker and also wish I painted the tube whit so it wouldn’t show through

@chriskmeyer

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterbreese2575 thanks for the quick response. I just started turning pens. Once I perfect it I have ideas of custom pens.

Very informative 👍🏻 Enjoy seeing your videos. The one tip for mold making that I don't think I've heard from any KZreadr is to make sure you're making your mold on a lvl surface. I've made some lopsided molds in the past, Not good 🤣

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff.. I overlooked mentioning that.. Great tip. 👍👍💚💚

Found 1/2" thick 12"x12" HDPE on U.S. plastics for $6.85 a piece $23 bucks shipping kind of kills a good deal but It's got to be cheaper in the long run that buying forms already made and makes for more fun projects,Thanks for all the great content you share.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

I think the prices have doubled most places.. So that’s not too bad.. I’m glad you enjoy the videos.

awesome

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👊

Very helpful video Jake. Your castings look great! 👍 Does the threaded insert hold up over time? That seems like the way to go.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy.. they do last.. just don’t over tighten and take care of them.. pretty reliable.

Hi Jake, Excellent lessons you are teaching! I would like to be able to cast handles for serving trays and understand how to secure them. Not sure of the hardware needed to offset them so you can put your hand in them. Thank you!

@christophergraceffa7925

Жыл бұрын

Any ideas on how to cast them and how to secure them to the board?

Nice

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍

Very cool indeed, thank you for sharing, this was very helpful. I think i going to lash out & get me a sheet of HDPE, cause I want my form to be perfect so when I make a silicone mold it comes out smooth & crisp, so then when I pour resin in it, it’s absolutely pristine

@JakeThompson

5 ай бұрын

Good plan buddy 🦾🦾

Love your stuff. I have seen people use a clear flexible plastic to make circular molds what is that and where can you get it? Thanks, keep pouring!

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

Hello Mark.. I haven’t used that stuff.. maybe it’s just thin plexiglass

Now, what do you use the mold for that had the sticks in it.? The one that you used the bucket to make the mold. Thank you for showing the basics!!

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

You can put them in the lathe and make vases or cups.. lidded pots.. lots of things.. They turn out pretty cool.

Thanks😎😌👌🏿

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

Very Welcome 🙏

Hey. I've watched a lot of your videos - very helpful and thank you for sharing! A question for you about using wood in the moulds; how do you stop foam forming from air in the wood? Do you seal the wood first? I've only made one project using some of your techniques, and it looks great, apart from a few patches of foam that look like little clouds! Thanks from Ireland!

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe.. I always use stabilized wood and if not I seal the wood with resin to keep the moisture and air from the resin.

Hi . Great tutorial . I hope it’s ok to ask . I’d like some info in or confirmation on the ? I’m going to ask please I want to set my dad’s pipes in resin individually . I need to make a silicone mold first though. If I make the box like you have of the size I need do I secure wood inside the box and pour the resin in let it cure then when I put the pipe in and pour the resin will I need to my ale an outer box to support the silicone mold to stop it bowing out ? I’d be really grateful for some reassurance before I give it a go Cheers mate

@JakeThompson

Ай бұрын

I’m not quite sure what you mean… you are making a box and a silicone mold?

Thank you Jake! Looking forward to getting into resin. Cheers, Paige C.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!!

Soooo I bought some rectangle ice cube molds that are very thin walled and flexible silicone, not ideal because of the flex, but I want to try and add some more silicone to them to beef them up. I'm trying to be cheap and not use a ton of silicone to make a reusable mold. I will let you know how they turn out whenever I get to actually making them.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Dan.. can’t wait to see what you do. 👍👍

Hi!! I am trying to figure out how to make a silacone mold for a taper candle. What do you suggest for a housing for a taper candle? I want to be able to pour resin into the silacone to make a taper out of resin so it will look like a lucite candle.

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

You can use lots of things to make a form to pour silicone into.. you can use a plastic cup, or make a box out of corrugated plastic and hot glue

Jake question. Being new to resin work. I had an idea to reduce the amount of resin. Has anyone ever tried using a roasting turkey bag inside a cylinder. With the item with voids to be coated with resin inside the bag and then put rice outside the bag inside the cylinder? Since the plastic bag holds up to high oven temps, or does the chemical reaction breaks down the bag and cause leaks? Just an idea to reduce waisted resin.

Hello, it's a nice video, congratulations. What is the material you use?

@JakeThompson

6 ай бұрын

Hello.. thank you… the links to what I use are in the description under this video 👍👍

Hi my frist time working with resin and I was doing some 2inc wood heart with gems and I don't have a mold to put them in to put resin on them any suggestions on how I might do them both sides your tips were very helpful thank you

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the video. You can paint on epoxy one side and let it dry and then do the other side if you can’t dip it in resin or do both sides at one time

@katmartinez6290

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for replying to my question I kinda thought that thank you again blooming forward to more vedios

Is it ok to leave the bark when you stabilize a piece of wood I have some buck eye burr with some deep large knots just wondering if I can leave them

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

I usually remove the bark but if it’s not loose at all you can stabilize it... that doesn’t guarantee it won’t come off though.

Enjoyed seeing this video as a beginner. Do have a question, can you use HDPE to make a round 12 inch mold, 4 inches in depth? My pressure pot is 12 1/4 in diameter and I'd like to use it's dimensions and depth and have a reusable mold. Am I asking too much for a mold???? Thank you as I learning from your videos and gave it a thumbs up!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Usually for things that big I would just use a bucket. But you can make any size mold you want to make.. 👍👍

Use a stitch ripper to cut one side of corrugated board.

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

Do you need to spray something on that hdpe before pouring the resign to keep it from sticking or is the surface so smooth it just comes right out?

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

I use mold release on plastic or silicone.. I showed the products at the beginning of the video. There are links to the mold releases in the description of the video. It will come out of hdpe but it’s way better with release and the mold will last longer 👍

your video is awesome. I do sculpture art

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you .. I’m glad you enjoyed

@DINHVANTAM-QTRI

Жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson I also do art. Please visit my channel

Confession Thompson but don’t tell anyone 👌, imperial measurements are easier to decipher sometimes 😱🙏😩, good advice given & I’ll need to pick your brains on some of this stuff soon 🎥🔨👍

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Dirk.. I’m not too good at measuring in any system.. anytime you want to pick my brain.. anytime. 👍👍

I’m curious if the corrugated board would cause the resin to not be smooth and flat. I’m making a one time resin epoxy pour to hold my daughters graduation leis and I’m having a tough time finding a mold big enough (12x11x3). I can’t fathom spending $150 for a decent mold for something I’m only doing once. I also don’t want to have to cut down the outer edges by using a plastic tote or something similar. What would you suggest?

@JakeThompson

11 ай бұрын

The corrugated plastic will leave it wavy. You can use HDPE like I did in this video. You could try to make your own silicone mold. I think the easiest and cheapest is to oversize it with the corrugated plastic and cut it down to size and sand it. This is one of those pick your poison things I think.

@natalieleisten1764

11 ай бұрын

@@JakeThompson Thank you I know you said you found some relatively inexpensive HDPE boards. I didn’t catch where you found those. Should I just check my local hardware stores?

@JakeThompson

11 ай бұрын

@@natalieleisten1764 There’s links to amazon in the description of this video 😀👍

@natalieleisten1764

11 ай бұрын

@@JakeThompson I purchased a polycarbonate sheet 1/4”. I’ve seen loctite epoxy plastic glue will hold it together. I’m going to make a 12x12x3” mold for my resin pour. If I clean the glue up on the inner seams and apply a silicone bead after the glue is dried do you think this will work for my project? This is a one time thing so I gotta get it right the first time. Thanks for all your help btw

I have found HDPE cutting boards a cheap source of HDPE, I can usually buy an extra large cutting board from Walmart or Sam's club for less than I can buy a sheet of the same size from a supplier.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome.. I’ve used some in the past for some projects.. they work well.. 👍👍

Was curious would vaseline be a good substitute for mold release if you cant get any?

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure Vaseline has moisture in it.. resin doesn’t like moisture.

@YakuzaTenma

Жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson Any ideas on what I can use?

@JakeThompson

Жыл бұрын

@@YakuzaTenma I just google searched substitutes for mold release.. give some alternatives.. Vaseline was one of them.. you could try a quick search and probably find what you’re looking for. 👍

Jake Will pvc boards work? I can’t get hdpe locally. Thanks KB

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

If they are plastic.. They should work.. if you aren’t sure use packing tape.

@kbtreefrog5653

3 жыл бұрын

Actually I picked up some poly acrylic 1/2” Will I need to use packing tape or will stoners work? Thanks KB

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

@@kbtreefrog5653 I’ve never used it.. let me know lol .. I would do a small sample first

If Fred and Tina from PTownSubbie weren't already amazing, this would be another rabbit hole for me to go down. Either way, I'm spending money. 😂

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Lol.. I have one of their molds.. it’s pretty nice.

Is there a type of silicon used specifically for making these resin casting molds?

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

There’s lots of different kinds of silicone.. I used this kind because it’s flexible.. there’s a link in the description.. here’s another video too. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iqmn29evkrXfkbQ.html

@tornadoallie3

3 жыл бұрын

Smooth-On is generally a great brand with some good options for silicone. I use Rebound 25 because it has a great balance of rigidity and flexibility and it lasts for many casts.

How do you plug off the end of your PVC mold when you’re using it for resin cast? I’m using 100 mm diameter molds and it’s a bit difficult to get them sealed off properly

I’m curious about how much resin you could hold in a corrugated plastic mold? Would this kind of mold be sufficient for something like a shelf or cutting board?

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t think so .. melimine would probably be my go to on that..

nice. I'm not a fan of the corrugated plastic. always sticks for me

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Me either, but it gets me out of a jam sometimes.. 👍👊

👍👍👍

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

💪💪

Do you still need a release agent with the HDPE molds?

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

You don’t absolutely need it.. but it helps the blank come out easier, and helps the mold last longer. 👍

@matthewslade1247

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson thanks for the quick response. What is the best way to bond together two pieces of cast epoxy so that the join is invisible? I want to make something that has a very straight stripes to it. I was going to bond lots of blanks together.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewslade1247 you can use resin to bond them together

@matthewslade1247

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson Awesome, new project planned, will be my first and is going to be huge! Great work, thanks for the advice.

Iam trying a large size mold for the very first time

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Super cool.. you got this. 👍👍

@candicemartinez3649

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson I will keep you updated on it goes. Do you think I can make a human-sized skull mold? Thank you

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

@@candicemartinez3649 There’s a guy on Instagram and Facebook doing it.

@candicemartinez3649

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson I am going to check it out thanks

@candicemartinez3649

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson I think I found them; thank

What is epoxy?

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

I dunno 🤷

@EppsCreations

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson 😂

I have silicone molds that I developed and sell on my site.. PLz check them out HERE! www.northsidecustomcrafts.com/new-products

so you sdpent 20 min on how to build a box and 3 min on how to do the actual mold-- awsome

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome comment

"easy beginner's guide." Then he whips out power tools...

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I disappointed you.

@evilcartmensolo7198

2 жыл бұрын

Got to start somewhere.

@auntieashcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Use a screw driver and a rock.

@auntieashcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Or a stick and a rock.

Brilliant, thank you.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!!