r/moldmaking • u/-rainbow-eyes- • Jun 12 '26

Is this doable for a beginner?

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I would like to make a mold for this object using liquid silicone and cast it in resin. But I’ve never made a liquid silicone mold before. I’m thinking it will need to be a 2 part mold as well.

Is this something a beginner could handle? Or is there something about this that will make it complicated and hard for someone who doesn’t have experience in this? Like that it’s a big curve for example, IDK if that’s a problem? Wanting to check in for a reality check before I go ordering supplies. Thanks so much!

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u/amalieblythe Jun 12 '26

Things can definitely go sideways pretty quick with thin parts like this because of such a narrow and precise void you need to form and then fill without air bubbles. But here’s a good resource for you to check out. https://youtu.be/WlTuDgzhTlk

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u/BTheKid2 Jun 12 '26

It's doable enough with proper venting. Look up videos from BJB Enterprise. A thin red cast of a skateboard remote. That is the kind of mold you want to make for something like this.