Using silicone molds? This simple but powerful trick improves your cast quality, makes unmolding easier, and extends the life of your molds. It works with trays, coasters, jewelry, and more—especially ...

Making silicone molds seems easy, but there are a lot of missteps to be made along the way that can mean the difference between a great, reusable mold, and one that’s a sad waste of silicone. If ...

Designers have accented the substance, naturally derived from tree sap, with gold and precious gems. By Melanie Abrams Among the glittering diamonds and shimmering pearls, a more ordinary material has ...