HANDMADE ORIGINAL - This listing is for a Textured Embroidery-Style Flower Earring Set Flexible Mold.
This is for the mold only, any embellishment or jewelry is for display or detail purposes.
IMPORTANT!! Please read all information on molds prior to ordering from my Shop.
All WellsMade molds are made using silicone putty. Over the past few years I have acquired a special method in making molds perfect for casting. All molds are quality checked prior to shipping to confirm they are in perfect condition. Please examine your mold upon receipt and prior to use to verify there are no pre-existing damages. If there are any concerns regarding your mold, please contact before using. Using silicone molds can be an easy process, but requires special attention to a few factors and I will do my best to cover these areas to make your casting process easier and to achieve great results. Due to the release of heat (exotherm) of resin and the damage it can cause if not used properly, I will no longer be refunding for damaged molds resulting from improper use of resin.
WellsMade ORIGINALS
Any listing that is a WellsMade hand-made original will be noted accordingly. These items are not without slight flaws or imperfections, which adds to the character of the finished piece. You are more than welcome to use these molds to create your own jewelry for personal use or to re-sell. However, you do not have the right to re-create and re-sell these molds under your personal or business name. If you do create jewelry of your own from these molds to sell, if you could be so kind as to mention WellsHandMade as the place you found the molds. Have fun!
PRODUCT
All molds are used with a silicone mold-making putty and is excellent in mold making castings with media such as polymer clay, precious metal clay, resin, soap, wax, plaster, chocolate, sugar, fondant, and even ice.
FOOD COMPLIANT
Mold putty complies with FDA 21 CFF 177.2600 and can be used safely in contact with food. It is highly recommended to allocate molds intended for food use to only be used for food and no other casting material to prevent contamination.
DEMOLDING/MOLD LIFE
Mold life expectancy is a variable of many different factors; length of time media is in the mold, release of heat (exotherm) of resin being used, intricacies of the detail in the mold, the force needed to demold, etc. Even with these factors, there are some things you can do to get the most out of your molds and extend the life:
1. Use mold release such as Stoner Mold Release Spray or Alumilite UMR Mold Release, cornstarch, baby oil and with some molds, isopropyl alcohol. If using molds for food applications, use a food-grade release agent such as Pam cooking spray.
2. Avoid leaving castings in the molds any longer then they need to (especially overnight). With resin, due to release of heat (exotherm), remove castings as soon as they have cooled/cured.
3. Fondant or Polymer Clay tip: Once you put fondant or clay in mold, set in freezer for a few minutes for easy removal from mold. Some flexible molds can distort fondant or clay if it is too soft or warm.
4. Use silicone oil to condition molds whenever you stop production for a day or two, or when storing molds for periods of time. Store molds in a clean and dry environment.
5. Molds can be easily washed in soap and water.
CASTING RESIN IN MOLDS
Due to the release of heat (exotherm) with resin, it is important to follow some guidelines to prevent damage to the molds.
1. Use mold release agent as stated above.
2. When demolding, use care in lifting molds that have holes or bails for jewelry, and raised areas. Demold slowly to prevent tearing or breaking.
3. Avoid leaving castings in the molds any longer than they need to (especially overnight). See above Mold Life.
4. Using a cotton swab, apply isopropyl alcohol along top edge of mold to help with demolding.
UV RESIN
Yellow Silicone Putty is not recommended for UV resin as the UV light cannot reach it so it won’t cure and remain sticky. Use of clear molds is recommended so the light can reach all the resin and cure. It is possible to use UV resin, if you work in very thin layers and cure them one a time; however, this can take a long time to cure the final result and layer lines may be visible in the end.
BAKING MOLD
Molds can withstand oven temperature up to 395 degrees.
For Technical Data of silicone mold putty used for the molds, here is the link: https://dev.alumilite.com/sites/default/files/msds/Amazing-Mold-Putty-TDS_07-29-2019.pdf
DECORATING IDEAS
Cabochons
Jewelry (earrings, necklaces, charms, pendants, bracelets, broaches, hairclips and pins, hair bows)
Cake/Cupcake/Cookie decoration
Scrapbooking
Handmade Greeting Cards
Magnets
Dollhouse Miniatures
Sports Pins
Handmade Ornaments
Plant Stakes (may require sealant)
Interior/Exterior Decoration (exterior decoration may require sealant)
ORDERS
All orders are processed within 48-72 hours upon receipt and are processed in the order in which they are received.
CUSTOM ORDERS
Custom Orders are welcome. If you have a mold that you would like designed, please send me a photo of your idea, along with the dimensions (width, height, and depth). All Custom Orders require payment first and will usually ship within 7-10 business days after payment confirmation.
Shipping Information
All orders are shipped Standard USPS First Class Mail and includes tracking number and delivery confirmation. Priority Shipping is available at an extra charge. Orders will not be refunded due to sizing issues, or release/demolding issues (see DEMOLDING/MOLD LIFE topic above). If in doubt if your media will work, please reach out to me first and I will be happy to discuss any concerns you may have.
Some orders are available to ship immediately, but normal shipping is 3-5 working days upon receipt. Custom Orders will require more time, but usually ship within 7-10 business days of order.
Please make sure your shipping address is current on Etsy and Paypal as I am not responsible for orders shipped to the wrong address.
Absolutely NO REFUNDS, RUSH ORDERS or CANCELLATIONS! All molds are handmade at the time of order. Orders are processed in the order in which they are received.
Thank you for visiting my shop! Visit my YouTube channel for a tutorial on how to use one of my basic molds: https://youtu.be/OhRY_1MFsDA
