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In this video, we look at the three different types of serving board / charcuterie board epoxy resin molds: wood and tuck tape, HDPE and our own large silicone molds. Explaining the differences, advantages and disadvantages as well as doing a full start to finish build of a wood and tuck tape mold.

About Our Silicone Serving Board Molds:
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The last epoxy resin charcuterie board mold you will ever need. Created just for makers after extensive demand asking for us to produce molds. Our time saving trick involves custom made flexible silicone molds that significantly cut down on the setup and demolding time usually involved with other board molds. These molds are superior to wood and tuck tape, and HDPE molds because:

They never need assembled, or disassembled. Saving huge amounts of time.

-The strength and flexibility of the molds allows you to insert and remove pieces of wood easily.

-The corners and edges never need sealed.

-The wood stays in place, tight in the mold, if you cut it 1/16" larger than the width of the mold. Preventing the need for clamps or weights.

-The mold is heat resistant (within reason!), and wont damage when you are popping epoxy bubbles with a torch or heat gun.

-The molds are reusable. How many times we are currently unsure of, but many of our molds have made 40+ boards and still look new.

-Like HDPE, epoxy does not stick to silicone. However in some cases where the epoxy hasn't fully set (and is still mildly tacky) it can be harder to remove, and potentially create pits or small tears inside the mold when your piece is pulled out. Thus, we recommend the use of mold release spray before each pour to increase the life of your mold. This spray is readily available from Amazon.

Recommended Product Links & Resources
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Molds: Crafted Elements - https://craftedelements.com
Router Templates: Crafted Elements - https://craftedelements.com/collectio...
Router Sled: Crafted Elements - https://craftedelements.com/routersled
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Epoxy Resin: @TotalBoat - https://craftedelements.com/a/totalboat
Makerpoxy (For Pours Under 1/2") - https://craftedelements.com/a/totalbo...
Thickset (For Pours Under 1.25") - https://craftedelements.com/a/totalbo...
Thickset Fathom (For Pours Up To 3" & River Tables) - https://craftedelements.com/a/totalbo...
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Pigments: Black Diamond - https://craftedelements.com/a/blackdi...
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Mold Release Option 1: MG Chemicals 8329 - https://craftedelements.com/a/mg8329
Mold Release Option 2: Mann Ease Release 200 - https://craftedelements.com/a/mann200
Bark Removal Knife: Beavercraft Draw Knife - https://craftedelements.com/a/drawknife
1/4" Flush Trim Bit: Amana 46297 - https://craftedelements.com/a/amana46297
1/4" Plunge Template Bit: Amana 47224-S - https://craftedelements.com/a/amana47...
3/8" Plunge Template Bit: Amana 45475-S - https://craftedelements.com/a/amana45...
1/2" Plunge Template Bit: Amana 45460-S - https://craftedelements.com/a/amana45...
2.5" Slab Flattening Bit: Spe Tool 2.5" - https://craftedelements.com/a/spetool...
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