You can use cooking spray to release the foam from the mold. Your foam is crackling because it’s iso-rich. The mold was breaking from the heat of the foam. The end display is pretty cool, though!
@rahrah5091Күн бұрын
the tips below are great. 1 thing, instead of cardboard. You could have gotten a plastic mixing bowl. They make huge ones. and use the mixing bowl lid ( most come with one) cut a hole int he bottom of the bowl. pour in ur mix.
@rhondadickey9024Күн бұрын
You are the coolest! What a fun dad!!!!
@jacquelineflowers100Күн бұрын
I think you did an awesome
@dadcraftedКүн бұрын
Thank you! 🙏 🙌
@clivebixbie9556Күн бұрын
Dude is all gas and no brakes and I love it.
@dadcraftedКүн бұрын
This might be my new slogan 🤣
@donnabarre97232 күн бұрын
I think I want 3 of those pumpkins. No mess pumkin carving
@ruthcarter88952 күн бұрын
Wow! Great job, Dad!
@dadcraftedКүн бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate it! 🙏🙌
@guyver32 күн бұрын
In my experience of using mold making silicones, is that the best ones are the ones that usually have a longer cure time. I know we want things to be fast but usually in this case slower is better with the initial mold due to it's size. Also, so you don't have any guess work in how much silicone you need, poor rice in the mold to completely cover the object. It will help with knowing how much you will need in the long run. When you were making the box mold, reenforce all the seems inside and out. Smooth-on also has a special brush on hardening agent that you can put over the mold once it's done so you don't worry about keeping it in the box. It will help with pulling out stubborn molded pieces because you can separate the shell from the mold, and it'll save you from have to pull to hard on the mold and avoid damaging it. Overall you did an awesome job and this is trial and error most of the time.
@dadcraftedКүн бұрын
Definitely going to use the rice trick in the future 🙌
@gracefulmission52652 күн бұрын
Wow; Best Dad in the world.❤
@dadcrafted2 күн бұрын
I’ll take that compliment 🙌
@TheNewJankyWorkshop3 күн бұрын
That looks phenomenal... LOVE how it came out! Never thought about wood stain on plastic before. Also, I need to 3D print some droids!
@dadcrafted2 күн бұрын
Thanks! And yes, everyone needs a droid! 🤖
@TheNewJankyWorkshopКүн бұрын
@@dadcrafted ...or an army of them!
@debbralehrman59573 күн бұрын
Sweet 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@Chellebelle1213 күн бұрын
This is such a fun age. You totally won the coolest dad award! I think it’s rather special, bc later on they’ll look back and see how much extra effort you actually put in just for them. ❤️❤️❤️
@dadcrafted2 күн бұрын
I sure hope so! Thanks for the kind words!
@a.a.werding26204 күн бұрын
Plaster of paris mold with an epoxy coating. Cheap, easy and fast. Just make sure to use a jelly or wax as mold release to separate halves easily and get the pumpkin out. Once the mold release covers the surface, mist the lot for the foam to cure faster.
@dadcrafted3 күн бұрын
The foam will come away from the epoxy easily?
@a.a.werding26203 күн бұрын
@@dadcrafted that’s what the petroleum jelly or wax mold release is there for. Use a decent amount. Of course, you’re losing surface details, but a pumpkin doesn’t have much of that apart from bumps and pits and those you get from the mold release too ;-)
@Bambipalermo-h5v4 күн бұрын
I live outside Dsm so Ill have to check it out
@dadcrafted3 күн бұрын
Do it! It’s gonna be bigger and better this year!
@Pickswitch4 күн бұрын
Roger roger.
@dadcrafted4 күн бұрын
Roger Roger! 🙌
@NeurospicyJenn4 күн бұрын
We need more videos!! Your content is down to earth and actually helpful. Please bless us with more videos! Do you have a longer droid video coming out?
@dadcrafted4 күн бұрын
Wow, I truly appreciate that! And yes! Full length Battle Droid and Pit Droid vids coming soon!
@NeurospicyJenn15 сағат бұрын
@@dadcrafted absolutely! And I'm excited to see it! Thank you!
@joshhalkay4 күн бұрын
What sander are you using?
@dadcrafted4 күн бұрын
SurfPrep 3x4 palm sander. It’s awesome!
@joshhalkay4 күн бұрын
@@dadcrafted It looks perfect for still keeping those details.
@michellepernula8725 күн бұрын
This looks awesome! But who can afford passing out a piece of bite sized sample candy? Heck to the no. Not doing it anymore. I've spent thousands on lighting, lights, candy, costume, making decorations to give to Goodwill. I only helped put stuff in landfill.
@michellepernula8725 күн бұрын
Pour mold with plaster of Paris to make another mold. Then our silicon in it. Or spray the silicon mold with stuff from Michaels.
@dadcrafted4 күн бұрын
Yeah, I definitely should have done it this way. I appreciate all the feedback I’m getting!
@michellepernula8725 күн бұрын
Pour mold with plaster of Paris to make another mold. Then our silicon in it. Or spray the silicon mold with stuff from Michaels.
@michellepernula8725 күн бұрын
Spray them black FIRST. then lightly spray orange...and even green to make moldy ones.
@RizalBoon5 күн бұрын
Wow looks so woody and really nice
@dadcrafted5 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot! 🙌🙏
@zndr.s5 күн бұрын
this is so cool man, looks great.
@jhundo1255 күн бұрын
Looks great! Definitely will remember this technique.
@dadcrafted4 күн бұрын
Thanks! You gotta give it a shot!
@TrashPandasHalloweenHaunt5 күн бұрын
@trashy-panda-life has a video on a Great foam spreader technique. Less waste, even rows and more control. Great if you use alot of foam projects.🎉
@dadcrafted4 күн бұрын
I'll check it out! Thanks!
@BookShore5 күн бұрын
Interesting might try it on a gundam😂
@martino81147 күн бұрын
You just got another follower … for saying “ and I have no idea what I’m doing” LMAO
@dadcrafted6 күн бұрын
It’s kind of my MO! 🤣
@jcmjcm19457 күн бұрын
I had to make a horses head and did it with cardboard lol. But to be honest the cost of one can of spray foam you could have bought a pumpkin. We buy them in bulk at the store for 2.00 or 5 for 7.00. Cause we use 100+ a year for our display. I use spray foam and loc tite that can be sprayed with water and shaped. We make most of our own halloween stuff. Over 7 years going.
@dadcrafted6 күн бұрын
What store? I couldn’t find anyone that would sell in bulk reasonably
@jcmjcm19456 күн бұрын
@dadcrafted it's a farm . But contact a local farm to you that grows pumpkins and other produce and tell them you want to buy a bulk box order . Usually, 50 come in a box . Like the large cardboard you see at the grocery stores. If you tell me state your in I can look in the start farm register and try to hunt down a farm for you. Also a good youtube channel to follow and glance in that uses alot of spray foam is ** Isaac Alexander DIY** And **stillbeaststudios** the second one is a Hollywood film maker we know who teaches masks and spray foam masks and silicone. There's a few others as well but I tend to use them for inspiration for most of our set ups.
@tracybowling11567 күн бұрын
Great job!
@dadcrafted6 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙌🙏
@skipdog99127 күн бұрын
Who cares. Final product came out awesome, and you learned a few things. Most folks don’t go to great lengths to do projects like this!
@tracybowling11567 күн бұрын
Excellent ideas!
@dadcrafted7 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙌🙏
@tracybowling11567 күн бұрын
I loved watching this video. You never mentioned how everyone liked the Haunted Hollow? P.s. This is my first time watching your channel.
@dadcrafted7 күн бұрын
I actually finished the vid right after we opened. But it was a big success! The pumpkins will be on display again this October!
@barbarapond15108 күн бұрын
wow you really did an awesome job! Well done you.
@dadcrafted8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙏🙌
@samhain89759 күн бұрын
Plaster of Paris or Alginate like the dentist uses to cast for missing teeth.
@dadcrafted8 күн бұрын
Next time I’m trying this
@QuinnMallory-od1hw9 күн бұрын
Any sound effects?
@dadcrafted8 күн бұрын
Not yet. But there may be an upgrade coming in the future! 😃
@jikook745710 күн бұрын
And to think, 15 years ago, I was walking around like mom of the year for using glow-in-the-dark paint and star stampers all over the ceiling in my daughter's huge bedroom. 🏆 I'm going to keep my title and NOT show her this cool project 😊
@dadcrafted8 күн бұрын
Haha you can keep your title! We’re all doing our best! 🙌
@jikook74578 күн бұрын
@@dadcrafted 😀 thank u. This project was amazing. Such creativity, execution, and results. Great job.
@zackaryreel675110 күн бұрын
Next time might wanna try thickened silicone with tin thix thickener then you can do a free form epoxy dough shell, or plaster bandage shell.
@dadcrafted8 күн бұрын
Yeah, I’ve gotten a ton of tips on how to do this better next time!
@AshesAshes4411 күн бұрын
Oh, thank goodness, you've done the hard work for me! I'll just slip the mold into my car, and thank you so much, Mr Artist guy! I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a pumpkin mold today 😃
@dadcrafted8 күн бұрын
Definitely read through the comments! Lots of tips on how to do this better!
@AshesAshes447 күн бұрын
@dadcrafted You aren't kidding-- there's some serious knowledge in this section!
@planetdamian87611 күн бұрын
This is great! I need shelves like this for my collection
@dadcrafted8 күн бұрын
Go for it! It was a fun project!
@valerieesque549911 күн бұрын
Maybe a mixture of plain gelatin and corn starch. Like a few boxes of plain gelatin a cup or so of corn starch and hot water but less than what the gelatin box calls for.
@dadcrafted8 күн бұрын
Hmmm, might have to try this next time. Thanks!
@cmargo1011 күн бұрын
This is so great! I might try this with my not as nice as your stairs. I’ll have to paint mine first
@dadcrafted10 күн бұрын
Thank you! And go for it! 🙏🙌
@cmargo1011 күн бұрын
I enjoyed this video sooo much! The combo of real talking and over dubbing, the mess, the trial and error. This video was the real deal and I loved it! New sub
@dadcrafted8 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! Truly appreciate it! 🙏🙌
@Boogeyman143511 күн бұрын
Ya did good
@dadcrafted8 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@Gremlins_fan12 күн бұрын
Wow wow
@dadcrafted10 күн бұрын
Thank you!!!🙏🙌
@KnittyElf12 күн бұрын
Wow!!! Fantastic job. ❤
@dadcrafted12 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! 🙏🙌
@debbralehrman595712 күн бұрын
Amazing work👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@dadcrafted12 күн бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate it! 🙏🙌
@debbralehrman595712 күн бұрын
Sweet👍🏼
@dadcrafted8 күн бұрын
Thanks! 😁
@candyh987612 күн бұрын
You are awesome and DETERMINED great job your PUMPKINS🎃 look incredible !!!!
@dadcrafted12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!!🙏🙌
@candyh987611 күн бұрын
@@dadcrafted yvw 😃
@zns7212 күн бұрын
Jacket mold with simple silicone would have been easier and then a hard shell over that with plaster bandages would have done you better. I hate that you spent all that money.
@dadcrafted12 күн бұрын
I’ve definitely learned a lot from the comments! I’ll be more efficient next time!