How to Clean and Store Your Silicone Molds.

Silicone moulds are one of the most important tools for resin and craft projects, yet many fail far earlier than they should. This video explains why silicone moulds degrade over time, how improper cleaning and storage shorten their lifespan, and what practical steps can be taken to prevent unnecessary damage. It covers common mistakes that are often overlooked, as well as simple routines that help keep moulds clean, flexible, and working properly for longer. Following these steps can save money, reduce waste, and improve results across a wide range of resin and craft projects. Please subscribe to my Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/stevemcdonaldarts/ ☕ TO BUY ME A COFFEE. Every contribution is very much appreciated and allows me to keep making regular videos. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SMcDonald731 📹 Check Steve McDonald Crafting YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPB8-P_TzTUcdL26B1deMpw 📬 If you would like to post something to me, please use: PO Box 277, Newmarket, CB8 1GY, United Kingdom 😍 CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP Check out the perks by clicking the JOIN button on the link below. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2EHd4fvq9t8WrKPgqhoYIQ/join ✍ My WEBSITE, available here: https://stevemcdonaldcrafts.com/ 💻 As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases: (USA👍) Here is my amazon store for the USA: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevemcdonaldartsandcrafts (UK✊) Here is my Amazon Store for the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/stevemcdonaldartsandcrafts Or see the individual links below for the items used in this video: LINKS FOR MATERIALS USED FOR THE (USA👍), (UK✊) ARE BELOW: ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇ LINKS FOR USA (USA👍Only) (USA👍) Jewellery Mould: https://amzn.to/3ZoXnMb (USA👍) Tape: https://amzn.to/4bJhIDk (USA👍) Big Wipes Spray: https://amzn.to/49xUfUi (USA👍) Baby Wipes: https://amzn.to/3M01Lya (USA👍) Mould Release Spray: https://amzn.to/49zxPC5 (USA👍) Mask: https://amzn.to/4sOGXKR (USA👍) Cling Film: https://amzn.to/4pNrCqX (USA👍) Octopus Mould: https://amzn.to/3NDTtwn (USA👍) Skull Mould: https://amzn.to/3Nw64lj LINKS FOR UK (UK✊ Only) (UK✊) Jewellery Mould: https://amzn.to/3LN2Qtd (UK✊) Tape: https://amzn.to/4jVZMrt (UK✊) Big Wipes Spray: https://amzn.to/3NvM0j2 (UK✊) Baby Wipes: https://amzn.to/4jYAnxk (UK✊) Mould Release Spray: https://amzn.to/4jSyHFe (UK✊) Mask: https://amzn.to/45mLYjz (UK✊) Cling Film: https://amzn.to/4pQ82KI (UK✊) Octopus Mould: https://amzn.to/4pQbGEs (UK✊) Skull Mould: https://amzn.to/3ZpTlDn #SiliconeMoulds #ResinTips #CraftingTips #ResinCare #SteveMcDonaldCrafts Warning: Important Health and Safety Notice: Resin is an industrial chemical and as such should always be treated with respect and the manufacturers safety advice taken. Here are a couple of videos I have made on how I keep myself safe: https://youtu.be/cMMuoG5RdiQ?si=cNUdZd362pE4FvRf and https://youtu.be/PNQBUZsKPzQ