That worked out good. Yeah some vegetable spray would work good as a release agent.
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
I imagine it would. I've still got the mold, next time I'll try it! Thanks for watching!
@downunderfulla60014 жыл бұрын
Awesome, most households usually have all the products used 👍 from there customisation/curiosity is endless. Bloody great easy video mate 🍻🍻
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
It's so easy and durable! Thanks for watching!
@williamtips8344 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information about Plastic matts. I will try to make one like you have done. William Tips Form Texas 12-11-2022
@lankywhiteguy Жыл бұрын
They work great! Thanks for watching!
@monteryan51883 жыл бұрын
Just found your KZfaq channel thanks to Klesh channel. I am a beginner and love to learn. Lols good so far!
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I make a lot of my stuff, not the best teacher but I like giving ideas, thanks for watching!
@alanrobertson25104 жыл бұрын
Cool way to make a DIY mat and silicone is great at catching gold. For me I can't stand the corn starch method I will stick with the dawn dish soap method it still stinks just not as bad. Love DIY new subscriber Thanks for sharing.
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Definitely catches gold! I tried the water and soap method but I don't really like it. Its sticky and slimy imo and the corn flour is just sticky😂thanks for watching and subscribing!
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
So after so many comments I found out you make a ton of silicone mats, you sir, also have a new subscriber! I will probably order your 3d printed molds and do a video if you dont mind. My printer is in pieces in a box. 😪
@jadekayak013 жыл бұрын
I like it. Such a good product for next to nothing. Im gonna try that at the end of the season
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
Good project to mess around with different designs, thanks for watching!
@jadekayak013 жыл бұрын
@@lankywhiteguy thats cool. So nany things to make from silicon and i love the food colouring for that green.my davourite colour for gokd fossicking gear. I just made a sluice simikar to an A52 keene in the bush and i cant get any indixator ribbed matting in this area. Today will ve trial of sluice
@DelsWoodTurning4 жыл бұрын
Hey Joshua, that looks very interesting. I might have to try this one. I am going to look at your video on building a sluice box. Thanks for sharing.
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it's quick and easy! Thanks for watching!
@Oldmanwithagoldpan27 күн бұрын
Went looking for dyi silicone sluice mats.. found this vid about 4 or 6 in.. Great info! Perusing your chan now LWG and liking what i see.. subbed up and down for mo.. thanks man. Btw, like the name too lol..
@lankywhiteguy27 күн бұрын
@@Oldmanwithagoldpan thanks for watching! I need to update the video but the info is still relevant lol.
@DiamondMinerIvins4 жыл бұрын
You’re a scientist!! Cool video!
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
I have made potassium nitrate in my kitchen too. 😁 thanks for watching!
@arkiegold Жыл бұрын
Cool. Research RTV Silicone Mold Making materials. Mix and pour. Fun stuff.
@lankywhiteguy Жыл бұрын
I will, thanks for watching!
@christophercombs88724 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, thanks for sharing. Cool project, now I will have to make one for myself.
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
We'll have to go dig of you do! Thanks for watching!
@Follower_of_The_Word2 жыл бұрын
If you want uniform thickness across your mat, place strips of wood along the edges the same thickness you want to achieve. Make sure your rolling pin will span the distance. 👍🏻
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
Nice shout out! Gotta see if I can pin this comment to the top, thanks for watching!
@johnwalteroka1173 Жыл бұрын
557úi8
@allanclover40912 күн бұрын
nice one. really helps with my project, and really makes me understand the curing of silicone. How about try thinning the silicone with acetone for 1/4 ratio and then mis with corn starch? i wonder if it will works..
@lankywhiteguy12 күн бұрын
@@allanclover409 I've tried thinning to make it pourable but anytime I get a pourable mixture, the shrinkage is too excessive to form in mold. Let me know if it works! Thanks for watching.
@papayork19075 ай бұрын
right on! my son and I are gonna try that! Thanks man!
@lankywhiteguy5 ай бұрын
Gotta get the kiddos started early lol!!! Thanks for watching!
@frantiseklaluch66053 жыл бұрын
Great... I need something (15x22 cm) for my new mini highbanker (under bars), could not find (or expensive as F). Thank you for easy DIY...
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
No problem, it gets expensive buying mats. Thanks for watching!
@uiop5454 жыл бұрын
thanks for the input; i have to add a couple of suggestions though; the use firstly of a wide blade scraper to spread the compound; secondly, a piece of thin (or thick) plywood instead of cling film, to obtain a flat bottom; thirdly and lastly, a steel ruler for cutting as a guide, to have straight edges .....
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I learned! I'm making a second one today for the slow going highbanker build, thanks for watching!
@teamsignal174 жыл бұрын
Wow that came out great man! I'm getting all sorts of great ideas. Between you and Alan Robertson, DIY sluice mats, my mind is going in all sorts of different directions. The possibilities are endless. Being a new prospector, I'm all about the DIY approach for the time being. Also think it helps build a great knowledge base. Thanks a lot for sharing brother! Looking forward to the next one. ✌🍻
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Of course, you are exactly the type of viewer I made the video for! Thanks for watching!
@66bigbuds Жыл бұрын
I like the music. Boy, I sure miss the Buzzard. And the GPAA.
@jamesadams6572 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Dude
@lankywhiteguy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ijdjunglefever8263 Жыл бұрын
Good to see this ive been wanting to coppy and experiment with ideas of mine and the well known brands adwell
@lankywhiteguy Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it. Thanks for watching!
@yepwelp91634 жыл бұрын
I love what looks to be the Snooker dog cup coasters on the work bench. That mat turned out great looks very lite but durable. I might have to try this out in the future, thanks for sharing! Yeah it has been cold and the early snow we got does not want to melt. Hope for a few warms days to melt it away so we can get back out there washing rocks! Hope you had a great holiday.
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Those are definitely snookerdog coasters! Was a test for another project lol. If you make one be sure to record it and let me see your ideas and link my video! Thanks for watching!!!
@UpcomingJedi2 жыл бұрын
Why didnt you show how to make the curly mat and tool to get it like that? I wanted to see how you made the triangles one in the thumbnail.
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
It was a long process using a jigsaw and a dremel for the curly mat. For the triangle mat was all tables, I took tons of pictures and video years ago when I made it. Unfortunately that footage is locked up in a storage building currently. If I ever get a chance I will definitely share what I did! Thanks for watching!
@Steven-Andrew Жыл бұрын
Yea exactly what I thought and it has been way too long, like over a few years we have been waiting for the new video of how you made the other ones. Come on Mr. White Guy "get er done".
@sihassany27494 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea man, great video cheers
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@josephknowlton72462 жыл бұрын
Liked, shared and commented.
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!!
@coryenglish43922 жыл бұрын
My wife made some cat ears to wear on her head out of hot glue, and I noticed they are very rigid, well formed and stronger than I would of guessed. Do you think hot glue could work as a mat?
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
I've thought so in the past but may be too brittle. It does chip and break easier. That's the things that kept it from being my first choice. Thanks for watching!
@marcbristow22334 жыл бұрын
Bro!!! Hell yea! I'm in facebook jail, or I would have expressed that I'm looking forward to your upcoming video in the next day or two! Keep up the good work
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Missed this comment, thanks for watching! I have some video but idk when I'll get it done.
@marcbristow22334 жыл бұрын
Josh, can you help a brotha out and find out wesley morlang's email or Instagram? I need to get in touch with him but facebook is useless when in fb jail lol. I cant post, send messages, comment, or do anything, literally. Feel free to screen shot this and put it in a message. I'd appreciate it a ton!! And dont forget, if you ever have room for prospecting buddies on your adventure, holla at me! I'll see if I can join ya for sure!
@soaponarope89954 жыл бұрын
Show me how to make my own dream mat
@DelsWoodTurning4 жыл бұрын
If you want to see how to make sort of a Dream Mat for your sluice. Alan Robertson shows you how to make a Dream Mat sluice mat. It is not exactly a dream mat but a close knock off. Here is a link to Alan Robertsons video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7lzbNGjls7FeWw.html. Good luck on making one. I am going try it my self.
@UpcomingJedi2 жыл бұрын
What about the mat in the thumbnail? How to make that shape?
@robbh72064 жыл бұрын
Bro that was awesome
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I'll likely do a few more revisions of this mat/video
@captnron594 жыл бұрын
Glad to see someone who knows about pocket knives! Good job! Did you use a trowel with "V" shape grooves? It really looks like it would catch gold pretty good being soft like that.
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a trowel for applying tile glue, thanks for watching! Oh yeah that's case xx pocket knife!
@pkgoldopalhunting4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate great recipe for mat mixture i will be trying to make a dream matt combo with ripples great job mate
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, my rubber mat catches gold! Thanks for watching!
@pkgoldopalhunting4 жыл бұрын
@@lankywhiteguy have you made a mold for dream mat if so how pls
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
@@pkgoldopalhunting that video will be in the near future! 😁
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
@@pkgoldopalhunting the dream mat guy isn't going to let that happen. I will show you how to make a "general" mold making process for your designs or anything you can replicate but I won't specifically say or make the dream mat, sorry.
@bredesigns3 жыл бұрын
Cool. Great job.
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a fun and useful project, thanks for watching!
@glentimmins75603 жыл бұрын
That is really cool!!! Awesome way to save $$ and get any Matt you want!
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
It really is! The mold making is the hard part but you can keep making them with the same mold, thanks for watching!
@glentimmins75603 жыл бұрын
@@lankywhiteguy I'd like to make a dream Matt sorta or that drop riffle kind a mold
@BearBearandhat2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video keep up the momentum of great content.
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@arcanecrisis Жыл бұрын
noting beats an industrial conveyor belt that you meticulously measure and cut with a ruler and a blade.
@lankywhiteguy Жыл бұрын
Lots of work, thanks for watching!
@user-op7ol8ku8u2 жыл бұрын
تسلم
@bjthecrow4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@emilcorneliucostea22543 жыл бұрын
Great video budy.but let me give u a tip.i went to shop that sells door mats..yeah u heard me right.door mats.and u can find with rifles similar to dream mat,miners moss mat..all for very cheap just need to cut them to size.but as u i adore the diy
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
I've bought a few floor mats and they've worked well but I like coming up with my own designs for silicone. Thanks for watching!
@marcbristow22334 жыл бұрын
Great video bud! Thanks for sharing it!
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@marcbristow22334 жыл бұрын
@@lankywhiteguy I've been researching colorado native gemstones and recovery. Have you ever considered it?
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
@@marcbristow2233 yeah I have looked at a few FB groups and such but still lack time lol
@marcbristow22334 жыл бұрын
@@lankywhiteguy I'm probably going to try it out in the spring if I don't figure out a way to go in winter.
@spikechampkart553 жыл бұрын
Good job, get in touch. I would make light weight ABS blanks, those will fit in nice!
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
I have a 3d printer I need to get working and then try some stuff! Thanks for watching!
@spikechampkart553 жыл бұрын
See what I can make. On my channel, may vibe something you can use, thanks, Spike
@spikechampkart553 жыл бұрын
@@lankywhiteguy what filament would I use, to print inserts for my molds? That could take the temps of my thermoformer. I mold at 275 degrees F. Thanks!!
@emandejnozka13693 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Accumulator13 жыл бұрын
The cost of making the mold plus the cost of the silicone and other materials not including time and labor, don't know if this is really saving much anything over buying one off the internet. Interesting build nevertheless. If I did this project, I would add a layer of fiberglass mesh or stucco mesh under the plastic before rolling it. Might help resist ripping over time.
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
The one in the thumbnail has been used for several years hasn't ripped yet 🤘 cost can be subjective, anything I use for mold making is just laying around 😂 I really only pay for silicone 🤫 thanks for watching!
@nynut5184 жыл бұрын
awesome
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@genofromrenoprospector69404 жыл бұрын
What is the purpose of the corn starch? I dont see Alan using it. Your mat turned out nice Thanks
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
I dont know Alan, it helps distribute the moisture and helps the silicone cure evenly. Thanks for watching!
@theroguescientist36923 жыл бұрын
absolutely awesome!
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
So are you, lol, thanks for watching!
@tattoo212 жыл бұрын
Thank you that was awesome
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
@xenaguy013 жыл бұрын
What's the cornstarch for? *EDIT:* Never mind, I see it's for distributing the food coloring and evening the texture.
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it helps work the "water" food color into the mix so it will cure from the inside out. In this process water is the activator. Thanks for watching!
@asifawan65784 жыл бұрын
Very nice idea brother. Asif from Islamabad Pakistan
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@escoladegarimpo45292 жыл бұрын
very good friend what are the products that you put in addition to silicone?
@geraldbizot57704 жыл бұрын
Very cool one question the depth of the riffels does it make a difference in gold collecting?
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
On the larger mats the riffle height is 1/4 inch and the wells are 1/4inch. On the v mat they are about 3/16 high. The riffles need to be tall enough to make a low pressure area behind them. Flow rate plays a big part as well. Thanks for watching!
@offcenter0072 жыл бұрын
Subscribed Where's your new videos?
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
On my PC lol. I work 40 hrs a week and do some volunteering so they are slow coming out. Thanks for watching!
@offcenter0072 жыл бұрын
@@lankywhiteguy please post some more. Useless on your PC if nobody can appreciate them bud
@merro274 жыл бұрын
Bugga. Now there is another project for me.
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😁, thanks for watching!
@arden462 жыл бұрын
Good 1 tu
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@wilfor034 жыл бұрын
still waiting for the info/video on the dream mat knockoff....did you use a 3D printer for your mold? I want to maybe try a CNC and route the pattern in wood and see how that works...having a rough time with the software though...
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, it was made from a sheet of plywood and dremelled. I am still trying to find time for the video.
@WaschyNumber13 жыл бұрын
Nice video 🖖 👍
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@neraknerak14 жыл бұрын
Nice music intro and video
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@abdulsamimuhammad40373 жыл бұрын
I need this matt
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
Mold making is hard but you can make as many as you want! Thanks for watching!
@GoldPanningIRE4 жыл бұрын
How did you make the mold dream mat.
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
I'll be putting together another video with that info soon, thanks for watching!
@DWCStuff Жыл бұрын
Would you make different kinds please.
@lankywhiteguy Жыл бұрын
I do plan on revisiting this one! Thanks for watching!
@DWCStuff Жыл бұрын
@@lankywhiteguy so I have been watching other people and they tend to use Dawn soap not just water. Have you use Dawn soap. "Dish soap"? And was there a difference between just water or mixing it with the dish soap?
@lankywhiteguy Жыл бұрын
@@DWCStuff in my opinion the soap and water method is too messy
@WaqarAhmad-xf7dp2 жыл бұрын
What is corn stark?? Can you please elobrate in simple words like what are other uses of this because its not availible here in my country
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
Corn starch is used in cooking, usually used to thicken sauces. It may also be called cornflour. Thanks for watching!
@tomluque3 жыл бұрын
You did not mention the amount of food coloring per tube of silicon?
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
At 1:35 I mentioned 1/2 a small bottle. I would say 1/4 bottle or 10-15 drops per tube of silicone. This video I used 2 tubes and half (or just under) a bottle of color. Thanks for watching!
@joseclaus33012 жыл бұрын
good moite what paint is used to color the silicone
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
The color is from liqid food coloring, thanks for watching!
@shawndoyle64604 жыл бұрын
Would 3mm clear plastic sheeting work?... you can get a big roll for cheap?
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Yes it would but the only plastic I had at th time was ziploc 🤣😂 thanks for watching!
@itukuppoo42802 жыл бұрын
Why didnt you make the first green mat you held up?
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
It was already made lol. I really wanted to get the process more than the specific mold I used. Thanks for watching!
@Steven-Andrew Жыл бұрын
That would be awesome if you made the new video of the other ones
@taxicarloscg2 жыл бұрын
What about the dream. Mat Profil
@taxicarloscg2 жыл бұрын
Sorry my Englisch is Not verry god... Im. Locking for skills oder somthing to Made my Own dream mat... Could u help me?
@WaschyNumber13 жыл бұрын
It's vinegar typ stuff in the silicone, not acetone.
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
It actually is acetone, the same thing in certain nail polish remover. That is what evaporates out to aid in curing the silicone. Thanks for watching!
@bergap10003 жыл бұрын
Sou do Brasil, poderia dizer o nome dos produtos que compõe a mistura?
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what this says but thanks for watching!
@cinta-lr9tq2 жыл бұрын
Good Chanel, auto subscribe darling .. 😘👌
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@adeand43103 жыл бұрын
You can use a caulking gun faster empty out the tube
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
I guess I like doing things the hard way lol. Thanks for watching!
@ronniearnold74362 жыл бұрын
I tired exactly what you did and was so hard to spread and broke the mold
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
Once the silicone starts to set you only have a few minutes to work it. Thanks for watching!
@ronniearnold74362 жыл бұрын
I didnt even have 2 mins lol got the same stuff mixed the silicone with the food colouring and was already starting to set
@kavonkandles40103 жыл бұрын
Can you use these in an oven?
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
Not sure, but I know this is definitely not food safe material. Ive torched this cured silicone and it seems unscathed after several passes. Thanks for watching!
@kavonkandles40103 жыл бұрын
@@lankywhiteguy No food, just oven safe for another project. This is for something different but seems so much less $$ than using the 2 part silicones. Thanks a bunch!
@barrysotero137 Жыл бұрын
Don’t allow prospectors dream to rip down any stl. Files as the patent is “abandoned”(oct 6).. They are moot and it was only for the name, never the mat… so Yeah…Rad!.. Besides, I Despise groomers and they advertise with rainbow/(look groomer art.. Was contacted As I already did my homework, shut them down.🤙🏻
@huseyinkafadar45014 жыл бұрын
perfrcct
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@huseyinkafadar45014 жыл бұрын
@@lankywhiteguy Did you catch micron gold?
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
@@huseyinkafadar4501 that's the only gold I have, lol! And yes very good at it!
@markthomas4083 Жыл бұрын
Just smashed the like button then hit Subscribe. 👍🎆🌠
@lankywhiteguy Жыл бұрын
Awesome glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!
@albertcab3 жыл бұрын
Know where to get a mold for the dream mat??
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
There isn't a mold for that mat, I made my own molds for all of my mats. Alan Robertson on KZfaq has a lot of molds and mats that he has created that will work perfectly for this process! Thanks for watching!
@albertcab3 жыл бұрын
ok, I'll see if I buy one and make a mold to replicate them.
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
@@albertcab that is a horrible idea. That's basically stealing. Just make your own
@albertcab3 жыл бұрын
@@lankywhiteguy bueno, de eso se trata de hacerme los mios, el original se guarda y se van usando las copias
@jansteve-0072 жыл бұрын
Where to get the molds
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
I make all of my molds by hand. Thanks for watching!
@jansteve-0072 жыл бұрын
Is there possible to buy some molds
@lankywhiteguy2 жыл бұрын
@@jansteve-007 @Robinson prospecting 3d prints and sells molds on ebay
@cercatoredoroitaliacesarer47133 жыл бұрын
Beutifullll
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dwaynelowery5808 Жыл бұрын
Clicked because of thumbnail, feel click baited.
@lankywhiteguy Жыл бұрын
That's only cause the video production is sub par. The video in my head is much better than the one you got. The basics are there though. If you cant figure it out sorry. Thanks for watching!
@lankywhiteguy Жыл бұрын
I made all of the mats in the thumbnail using this process 🤙
@gurkantahtakin74663 жыл бұрын
Bana dream mat gerekli satış yapıyor musunuz
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
I do not sell dream mat and I have no affiliation with that company. This video is an instruction on making any style rubber sluice mat.
@gurkantahtakin74663 жыл бұрын
@@lankywhiteguy Türkçe yazın
@gordondeitz78383 жыл бұрын
Dude, build a mold box and save on materials.
@lankywhiteguy3 жыл бұрын
I have molds built for the vortex style mat and others at the ready, thanks for watching!
@quinnfischer54334 жыл бұрын
You said rubber not silicone!?!?!?
@lankywhiteguy4 жыл бұрын
I guess you're right, but it acts a lot like rubber after its cured. Too late to change it sorry. Thanks for watching!