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What types of mold making materials can be used?

10 years ago

So I'm pretty sure that silicone latex would work since it's flexible enough to be pulled off your concrete, but Plaster of Paris wouldn't work because the connection is too tight and the plaster is too rigid.

So what else can you use to make molds with? The latex is too expensive, IMO.

Can you re-use greensand molds? I was hoping to make pavers, garden edging, and some stuff like that. And does anyone know if you can slip cast concrete if you make it watery enough?

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Mike Larkin
9 years ago
What design do you want for the pavers ?
Squares or some type of design , like a heart or a leaf etc ?
There are many molds that you can buy, that may be easier.

For Squares , you can make the molds using wood and screws.Unscrew to unmold.

You can also use 2" builder grade styrofoam insulation, and cut out the design.
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