Are you wondering how to use silicone molds with polymer clay to get a good casting? Read on for tips and tricks for
making polymer clay designs with silicone molds for a fun, easy and mess-free project.
What Are Silicone Clay Molds?
Silicone molds for clay are a great way to create detailed designs using polymer clay. After working and conditioning your
clay, you can fill the silicone mold with it, ensuring you get the material into every crevice. Typically, you will
want to add extra clay to ensure you fill the entire mold. Once you are sure every space has clay, you can remove
the excess from the back of the mold using a blade.
One fun benefit of silicone clay molds is you can bake the clay right in the mold for an easy and beautiful design!
To remove the clay from the mold, you will want to set the form aside for a few minutes, allowing the material to
slightly firm up.
You can then gently flex the clay mold to remove the design. After unmolding your design, you can leave it as it is
or add it to a larger project. Regardless of what you decide, whenever you are finished with your mold, you can bake
your piece as you would any project involving polymer clay!
Benefits of Silicone Molds for Clay
Silicone molds for polymer clay continue to grow in popularity because of their many advantages and unique
attributes. While each silicone mold offers various special features, some of the most popular benefits of these
products include:
One of the best things about silicone molds for polymer clay is they are incredibly easy to use. You can
make a highly detailed piece for your project in just a few minutes. Even children can use these molds for their
projects, as long as an adult is present when helping to remove excess clay with a blade.
Silicone molds are helpful for creating a range of items, from earrings and paperweights to figurines. You can
also use these molds to add unique designs and intricate details to a larger figurine, statue or project.
Because of their composition, silicone molds are naturally non-stick, making it easier to fully remove the
finished piece from the mold.
Silicone molds are strong, ensuring they last a long time for your future creations. Even if a silicone mold
gets bent or compressed, it will still retain its shape.
If you are working on a mixed media project, you can use silicone molds with polymer clay, resin and more to
create a detailed and eye-catching piece.
Complements polymer clay’s suppleness while crafting and sturdiness after baking.
Gives you more chances to be creative. You can provide any creation with an exciting, one-of-a-kind upgrade.
Makes achieving your desired results easier. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert clayer, you can get the look you want in no time.
Streamlines your work, allowing you to focus on other parts of your piece. You save time by being able to
replicate the duplicate parts you need quickly.
How to Use Silicone Molds With Polymer Clay
Due to their ease of use and flexibility, silicone
molds are a popular choice for working with polymer clay. You can make molds from plaster, silicone or
a variety of other materials. One benefit of working with rubber silicone molds is that they are naturally
non-stick.
If you don’t want seam lines, we recommend kneading your polymer clay before pressing it into your mold. To get a
quality cast, try these tips:
Fill the silicone mold with little pieces of clay at a time. Be sure to push down the polymer clay into the
smallest crevices of the mold.
Continue to add more clay to the silicone mold until the entire area is filled.
Once you’ve filled all the empty spaces of the mold with clay, press down with your fingers to ensure all pieces
of the clay are melded into the silicone mold. If any polymer clay parts come out of the mold, press them
firmly back down.
Use a blade to slice off any last bits of clay carefully.
To clean up any areas where the clay spills over the mold’s edges, try using a blade.
Shave off extra clay with your blade one more time after refining the edges of your mold with a blade or
other tool.
Make sure the face of the silicone mold is free of excess bits of polymer clay.
How to Bake With Sculpey® Silicone Bakeable Molds
If you’re using Sculpey® silicone bakeable molds, always follow the directions on the
package. Baking requirements will vary depending on the type of
Sculpey® clay you use for your project:
Sculpey® III: Bake at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes for every 1/4
inch of thickness.
Liquid Sculpey®: Bake at 275 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 30 minutes.
Sculpey Premo™: Bake at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes for every 1/4 inch of
thickness.
Tips on How to Get Polymer Clay out of a Silicone Mold
Many silicone molds can be baked in the oven so that you can bake your clay right in the mold. Simply place the
mold with clay in the oven and bake per the clay’s instructions. If you purchased a mold, check the packaging
or with the seller before baking your polymer clay.
If you are not baking in the mold, here are tips on how to remove your polymer clay. To remove clay that does not
have many fine ridges or protrusions, turn it upside down and flex the silicone mold. Some tricks to remove clay
that does have fine projections include:
Use a piece of transparent plastic sheet that’s been cut from a sheet protector. Smooth it onto the clay to
ensure it adheres properly. Then, turn it upside down and try to flex the mold again.
For a more vigorous method, get a clean piece of glass or ceramic tile. Then, invert the mold onto the tile and
press down firmly on the mold. Once the clay has adhered to the tile, lift the edge of the mold and flex it as
you pull it off.
Silicone Mold Crafting Ideas
The crafting possibilities are endless with our Sculpey® clay molds. Some ideas for your next project
include:
Magnets: Create appealing sea life magnets for your fridge! You
can place a magnet behind almost any mold for a fun piece of home decor.
Enhancing a vase: Have an old vase you want to touch up? Give it a refreshing makeover with chalk paint
and our floral molds.
Picture frames: You can embellish a wooden photo frame with our boho chic molds.
We give you the tools you need to let your imagination run free. You can
find plenty of inspiration for your next creation in our How To section.
Detailed Polymer Clay Doll Molds
Both new and seasoned crafters can create gorgeous baby dolls with our Sculpey® Flexible Push Mold. Whether you’re making
a new toy for your child or a claymation scene, our polymer doll mold gives you the professional, lifelike results
you need. Compatible with oven-bake, air-dry and non-drying clays, these molds offer countless ways to craft clay
dolls.
Order Sculpey® Molds and Clay
Begin your creative journey today with Sculpey® polymer clay. We’re the best place to purchase polymer clay
online and offer high-quality color palettes and features. Choose from a variety of innovative brands,
colors, sizes and more. Browse our molds and get inspired today!
