How To: Work with a 2 Part Mold

by dawnaurora on April 25, 2012

Have you ever received a mold and wonder “how in the world do I work this one”?

Before I started making my own molds, I had purchased some that had me scratching my head.  I would hold the mold in my hand and stare.

The two piece silicone mold breakdown.  The hole up top is for pouring.  Okay, check- got that.  Then I guess you have to line these holes up on this half of the mold with the divots on the other half of the mold.  Okay, check- got it.  Now ready to pour.

I have a better idea.  Let me show you how it’s done instead of explain to you how it is done.

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Attention Everyone the Winner Of the Contest is…..

by dawnaurora on April 18, 2012

It is always very exciting me to announce the winner.  I usually have one of my kiddos pull the name out of a hat, but I think this time we will do something different.

Videos can take up quite a bit of time. So…

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2 Simple Questions That Have A Great Impact

April 12, 2012

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My Addiction to Reward Cards is to Your Benefit

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Festive Candle and Soap Silicone Molds

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You can never be too prepared for an upcoming busy candle and soap craft season.  My 2012 theme that covers all aspects of my life is “preparation”. I have invested just a small sum of money into these gadgets that help keep me going through the day, week, and month.  I have read these books [...]

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Lets Hop into Spring with these New Silicone Candle And Soap Molds

March 2, 2012

TweetWho is ready for springtime?  If you could see me, I am spastically waving my hand.  I am so ready for crocuses, narcissus and silly dillies to bloom.  It has been an odd winter here in PA. Barely any snow fell to call it a “winter”.  We weren’t even able to get our snowmobiles out. [...]

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What mode are you in?

March 1, 2012

Tweet Productivity. Focus. Purpose. Productivity = getting things done. Focus = getting one thing done. Purpose = getting the right thing done. from @scottallen in Twitter.com. The message is simple.  What mode are you in?  Have you had it where you are in all 3 modes at once?  Me, yes I have and I go [...]

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