Silicone for Furniture Mold Making

Revolutionize Your Creations with Premium Silicone Mold Making Rubber

As a leading manufacturer of silicone rubbermolding siliconeRTV siliconeRTV2 silicone, and liquid silicone, we provide high-quality mold making silicone to furniture declaration companies, PU Resin furniture factories, and mold making factories. Our silicone products are designed to help you create flawless reproductions with exceptional detail and durability. Unlike Smooth-On‘s Mold Max™ series or latex-based products, our silicone moulds offer superior performance, ensuring a long library life and excellent compatibility with various materials, including wax, gypsum, and low melt alloy. It is easy to use silicone to make a rubber mold. We are far superior to urethane or putty materials. You can create rubber molds with silicone.

Why Choose Us?

  • Unmatched Quality: Our RTV silicone products are formulated for precision and longevity, capturing even the most intricate details.
  • Exceptional Durability: Our molds are designed to withstand numerous casting cycles without degrading, outperforming alternatives like latex.
  • Versatility: Our silicone is compatible with a wide range of casting materials.
  • Expert Support: We offer comprehensive technical support to ensure your success.
  • No Retail: We cater exclusively to businesses, providing tailored solutions and bulk quantities to meet your production demands. We do not have any type of retail sales.

How-To Master Mold Making: A Step-by-Step Guide Using Our Silicone Rubber

 Step 1: Prepare Your Model and Mold Release

Before making a mold, ensure your original model is clean, dry, and properly secured. Apply a thin layer of release agent to the model’s surface. This crucial step 1 will prevent the silicone rubber from sticking to the original and will make demolding much easier. It is crucial to use silicone-compatible release agent to prevent any damage to your model or the mold. You should always use a mold release for any silicone mold that you are using. Remember that silicone will stick to everything except itself, so you will always need a release agent. Using the right mold release will ensure that you can use your mold 50-200 times. With a proper release agent, you can use silicone for furniture more 10-20times. For best results, always apply a mold release.

Step 2Mix and Pour the Silicone for Perfect Impression

Our two part silicone rubber system is designed for ease of use. Accurately measure Part A and Part B according to the specified mix ratio. Thoroughly mix the components until a uniform color is achieved, ensuring there are no streaks. This step 2 will ensure that your silicone cures correctly. To eliminate entrapped airvacuum degassing is recommended. You can use a vacuum pump to accomplish this. After mixing, slowly pour the silicone into the mold box, starting from the lowest point to minimize air bubbles. Our silicone has a low viscosity, so it will flow easily into all the crevices of your model. This step 2 is the most important step in making the silicone mold. If you do not mix it correctly, it will not cure properly. Using our silicone rubber will allow you to reproduce the finest detail in any project. This is a tutorial on making molds with silicone rubber.

Step 3Cure and Demold Your Translucent Silicone Mold

Allow the silicone to cure completely. Our tin cure silicone mold rubber typically cures within 12-24 hours at room temperature. Cure times may vary depending on the thickness of the mold and ambient conditions. For example, Smooth-On‘s Mold Max® requires longer cure times. You can accelerate the cure by adding a catalyst. Once cured, carefully demold the silicone mold from the original model. Our silicone rubber exhibits minimal shrinkage upon condensation, ensuring your finished mold is an accurate replica of the original. With our silicone rubber, you can create a perfect mold in only one casting. The mold will have a long library life. With our mold rubber, you can make a high-quality latex mold. You can also cast a variety of materials with this mold. These include materials such as wax, gypsum, and low melt alloy. You can use silicone for reproducing prototypessculpture work, and creating décor pieces.

Useful Information:

  • Technical Specifications:
    • Mix Ratio: 10:1 (Part A: Part B)
    • Working Time: 30-45 minutes
    • Demold Time: 12-24 hours
    • Hardness: Shore A 20-40
    • Color: Translucent
  • Usage Instructions:
    1. Always wear protective gloves and eyewear when handling silicone rubber.
    2. Work in a well-ventilated area. Ensure that there is enough ventilation where you are working.
    3. For complex molds, consider using a brush-on technique for the first layer to capture intricate details, then pour the remaining silicone to complete the mold.
  • Environmental Impact: Our silicone rubber is formulated to be environmentally friendly, with low VOC emissions. It does not contain any harmful acetic acid or other harsh chemicals.
  • Customer Reviews:
    • “We switched to [Your Company Name]’s silicone for our furniture mold making, and the results have been outstanding. The detail reproduction is incredible, and the molds last much longer than anything else we’ve used.” – ABC Furniture Co.
    • “As a mold making factory, we need reliable and consistent materials. [Your Company Name]’s RTV2 silicone has exceeded our expectations in every way.” – XYZ Mold Makers
FeatureTopsil SiliconeSmooth-On Mold Max™ SeriesLatex
Mix Ratio100:3VariesN/A
Working Time30-45 minutesVariesN/A
Demold Time12-24 hours24+ hours24+ hours
HardnessShore A 20-40VariesVaries
Cure TypeTinTin or PlatinumAir Dry
Detail CaptureExcellentGoodFair
DurabilityHighMediumLow
ShrinkageMinimalLow to ModerateHigh
Resin CompatibilityExcellent – compatible with a variety of resinsGoodPoor – not compatible with all resins

Other Considerations
If you are interested in learning more about mold making techniques, there are many online resources available, including instructables and other how-to guides. Many people use cornstarch and a caulking gun to make a type of silicone putty. They will use this putty to make a stamp. However, this is not a reliable method for professional applications, and it will not create a reusable or durable mold. This technique also uses acrylic pigment to add color to the silicone, which can interfere with the cure. It is also not food grade. You will also not be able to thicken the material enough to make a brushable mold. Making a latex mold with liquid rubber is possible, but it is much more difficult to work with than silicone. Many people try to use this method to make silicone moulds, but they will not reproduce details as well as silicone rubber. A latex mold is also much more likely to tear than a silicone mold.

Silicone is an excellent choice for a wide variety of industrial and art related applications, including making molds for casting. You can use silicone to cast a variety of materials including waxgypsum, low melt alloypolymer, and epoxy. You can also use silicone for art related applications including reproducing sculptures and making special effects. It is a better choice than urethane in most situations. Urethane is not as flexible as silicone, so it can be more difficult to remove the finished piece from the moldUrethane is also not as durable as silicone, so it may not last as long if you are making multiple castings.

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Summary of Product Advantages (from the customer’s perspective):

“This silicone is a game-changer! It captures every tiny detail, and the molds last forever. Plus, it works with all the materials we use. Switching to this product has seriously upgraded our production quality and efficiency. This is the best high-quality silicone on the market!”

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