Mold Castings with Quick Cure Resin Inspiration

Resin Casting Inspiration by Kristin Hubick

I'll admit I'm obsessed with molds! I just had the BEST time playing with our brand new molds and my new favorite Amazing Quick Cure Casting Resin! I couldn't believe how perfect those bee legs came out on my first try!!! I did learn a few things working with the resin, and I'm happy to share!
1. It cures FAST so work in small batches. I did 2-3 castings at a time. Popsicle sticks are your friend.
2. You can take it out right after it sets and the pieces are STILL flexible. Remove any "resin skin" as I like to call it from over-pouring at this time. You can also glue your pieces to a curved surface at this point too! Eventually it will turn rock hard, but at first it's sort of rubbery.
3. Don't worry about over-pouring. It peels right off the silicone molds.
4. This is little to NO odor. I was shocked!
5. No mold release is needed with silicone molds. I didn't have anything stick. It was perfect!
6. Since it starts off clear and turns white when it's set, it was very easy to know when it was ready! Yay!
7. I made all of these castings and more and barely used 1/3 of each bottle. This stuff will be SO nice if you just need a few castings really quickly.
8. This stuff is pure MAGIC!
New Molds: https://www.retrocafeart.com/category_130/NEW.htm
Magic Resin: https://www.retrocafeart.com/item_7714/Amazing-Casting-Resin-Kit-16oz--Quick-Cures-in-10-min.--Cures-White.htm

Glue Gun Casting Inspiration by Linda Cain!

An oldie but a goodie! Check out this amazing tutorial by Design Team Member Linda M. Cain using hot glue in the Prima Moulds! SO COOL!
https://cain81art.blogspot.com/2016/02/creating-decorative-embellishments.html
Glue Gun Supplies: https://www.retrocafeart.com/catalog.htm?keyword=glue+gun&cond=advand&category=
Prima Molds: https://www.retrocafeart.com/catalog.htm?keyword=IODmould&cond=advand&category=
Finnabair Waxes: https://www.retrocafeart.com/catalog.htm?keyword=finnabair+waxes&cond=advand&category=

More Art Inspiration!

Inspiration by Marie Garot!  

This lovely Exquisite Shrine was created by the talented Marie Garot! I adore her use of color. The colors work so beautifully together! "Synchronicity" indeed! As do the other elements. So perfect Marie!

Inspiration by Stephanie Rubiano!  

This stunning Egg Shrine was created by the amazingly talented Stephanie Rubiano! We adore it to bits Stephanie! Awesome job!

Inspiration by Debbi Decker!  

We love this sweet fairy by Debbi! She made it as a gift for a friend. A lucky friend indeed! Her glitter is so spot on too. She said it was glitter glue. Smart!

(Sweetheart Fairy 2, Wood Butterflies, Glitter Glue, Face Mold, Prima Modeling Clay)

Art Inspiration!

Inspiration by Lina Cain!


From Linda: 
"I used a piece of old watercolor collage to make this ATC with icing paste, a stencil, a paperclay-cast frame, glass glitter, stamps and a rusty clip. The frame is painted with Finnabair's liquid acrylic and Metallique paints."

(Supplies: Rectangle Mold, Prima Modeling Material, Turquoise Paint, Brass Paint, Metal Clip, Icing Paste, Sticker Pad, Old Paper Work Stamps, Wild and Free Stamps.)

Inspiration by Kitty Tatman!  

This beautiful Moon Shrine was created by the talented Kitty Tatman and I just had to share. I'm so in love with her swirly painted background. It reminds me of a Van Gogh painting! And I adore how she attached her girl so she can swing back and forth! So cool Kitty!

Inspiration by Stacey Smith!

This beautiful paint brush doll was created by the talented Stacey Smith! Doesn't she look divine in purple? And a painter's palette is the perfect accessory. Awesome job Stacey!


Supplies Used:
https://www.retrocafeart.com/item_7301/Medium-Paint-Brush-Articulated-Art-Doll-Kit.htm
https://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4143/19-Medium-Fairy-Art-Doll-Head-Paper-Cuts.htm
https://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6098/Artist-Palette-Cut-Outs--16-Pieces.htm
https://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5302/Crown-Cut-Outs-Set-II--12-Pieces.htm
https://www.retrocafeart.com/item_2901/Antique-Brass-Winged-Heart-Charms--Set-of-4.htm

More Inspiration by Stacey Smith!    

Another STUNNING doll by Stacey Smith, who is on a roll! Awesome colors and textures throughout! A true beauty Stacey. Thank you for letting me share!   


 Supplies Used: 
https://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5273/3-D-Articulated-STEAMPUNK-Santos-Cage-Doll-Shrine-Kit--MEDIUM.htm 
https://www.retrocafeart.com/item_1586/Classic-Brass-Crowns--Set-of-4.htm

Even More Inspiration by Stacey Smith!  

This lovely doll is by Stacey Smith. We're loving the fun, vibrant colors. She's gorgeous Stacey and just full of personality. Awesome!


(Teacup Doll Lemon Medium, Butterfly Paper Cuts, Fairy Head Paper Cuts, Harlequin Stencil)

Santos Dolls by Kim Collister

Design Team Member Kim Collister has been on a roll with our Large Santos Doll Kit! And I just had to share them all with you. Each one is so unique and different. And each is SO STUNNING! Amazing job Kim!

(Moon Mold found here)

(Supplies: Large Santos Doll (ON SALE this week in honor of Kim's doll), Terra Cotta Clay, Angel Wings (used on head), Rusty Labels, Machine Parts.)

(Supplies: Large Santos Doll (ON SALE for another week in honor of Kim's doll), Terra Cotta Clay, Sugar Skull Beads, Resin Skull Beads, Stone Skull Beads, Resin Flowers, Tiny Shrine, Hitch Fastener, Skeleton, Hand Charms.)