Silicone Mold Making & Resin Casting Tutorial | Easy DIY Step-by-Step Guide!
by VanOaksProps
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What this video covers
VanOaksProps walks through the complete process of making silicone molds and casting resin duplicates in this beginner-friendly tutorial. The workflow covers mixing and pouring silicone, applying mold release, and achieving clean resin casts suitable for small prop components. The channel's own Star Wars-inspired resin rocker switches serve as a real-world example of what the technique can produce. At under ten minutes, the guide is concise and practical for anyone looking to start replicating small prop parts at home.
Key takeaways
- ◆SmoothOn Oomoo 30 silicone and Smoothcast 300 resin are the featured materials for this workflow
- ◆Baby powder and mold release spray are both used to help parts release cleanly
- ◆Hot glue is used during mold construction to contain or secure the original piece
- ◆The technique is suitable for replicating small, detailed items such as switches or decorative prop components
- ◆Finished casts can serve as repeatable, professional-looking prop parts for cosplay or haunted attraction builds
Who this is for
Beginner to intermediate prop makers and Halloween haunters who want to learn an affordable, repeatable method for duplicating small detailed parts using silicone and resin.
Tools mentioned
- • hot glue gun
- • compressed air rechargeable duster
Materials mentioned
- • SmoothOn Oomoo 30 tin cure silicone
- • SmoothOn Smoothcast 300 casting resin
- • mold release spray
- • baby powder
- • hot glue sticks
⚠ Safety notes
Resin and silicone compounds involve chemical mixing; work in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves and eye protection when handling uncured materials.
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