Silicone Mould Making Course

Learn to make your Silicone Mould for your resin, candle making or other projects with our Resin Art short course program courses in Sydney.

We will teach you how you can design and make a silicone mould from scratch that can be used to make unique art pieces over and over again.

In this hands-on workshop, you have the opportunity to create a mould for either a bangle, ring, trinket bowl, small plate or candle holder.

Develop an understanding of the mould making process as well as the tools and materials that are used. You will be taken through all the steps that are involved in mould making as well as be introduced to the many uses and possibilities.

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to use your created mould and make a resin piece within the limitation of the fast-curing resin.

Course outcomes

By the end of this course, you will have

• created one form of silicone mould to be used with resin
• an understanding of silicone and the mould making process
• worked with the tools and materials required at mould making as well as know what is important to get should you wish to continue your journey from home
• know how to take care of your moulds and the many uses of it
• received the tips and tricks from our professional tutor
• been introduced to resin work

Ideal for

We have designed this Silicone Mould Making course for everyone who would like to learn about it.

However, this course is not suitable for pregnant women or anyone under 16 years.

Course Content

• Silicone – the material
• Design and mould making techniques for your project (please note, the dimensions of your project are limited to jewellery and small objects)
• What materials/surfaces can be moulded
• How to adapt and modify models to easily mould
• Making support and spacers
• Cleaning and securing models
• Preparing mould making compound
• Mixing, measurements, process
• Cutting and releasing mould
• Safety and Care of your silicone mould
• Tips and Tricks

Materials provided

• Materials to produce one silicone mould for jewellery or small object
• Fast curing resin
• Use of tools required to make the mould
• Safety equipment
• Handouts (digital)

Please bring to class

• You may prefer to bring your vapour mask, available from hardware stores. If you feel concerned about the exposure to the resin vapour, please discuss it with your GP before attending the workshop.
• An apron to protect your clothes
• 1-litre takeaway container for easy transportation

What’s next

• Join our Resin Jewellery Course for Beginners to learn how you can work with the Slow Setting Resin. You may like to bring your mould to class or use one of ours.
• Make a Resin Art or a Homeware piece or more in one of our other Resin Classes.

Other Information

• Closed in shoes required
• Please wear old clothes
• Long hair must be tied back
• Not suitable for pregnant women

Venue

Rozelle Campus, corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd, Rozelle (in the grounds of St. Joseph's Church). If driving, no entry into Gordon Street from Victoria Road. Last block on your right before Victoria Road. Pedestrian access is opposite Prince Street.

The College

Sydney Community College is a social enterprise with a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.