How would I go about molding plastic?
Plastic is a convenient material with which to make small objects for art, craft and household uses. It can be molded with silicone, Tupperware, Styrofoam, and many other materials, which makes it quite a flexible medium. The only difference between clear plastic and any other sort is the coloring agent. Use a clear coloring agent and make sure to not contaminate the plastic with any dirt and detritus to get a clean, transparent piece Step 1 Decide on the type of mold you want to use. There are dozens of different ways to mold clear plastic. One of the easiest ways to do it is to use a silicone mold making compound, such as the one linked to below in Resources. Step 2 Pour enough mold making compound to cover the object you want to mold into a plastic container. In the case of the mold making compound below, you will have to mix equal proportions of both bottles first to activate the silicone. Step 3 Immerse the object in the mold making compound and wait for it to set. Different compo
