I’ve been experimenting a bit lately with Prima Marketing’s Modeling Material and molds.
I am still a total newbie at using them and am learning as I go. I don’t want to attempt a full on tutorial with you guys because I’m definitely not an expert. Instead here is a link to a YouTube video by CeCe ReStyled which is very in depth.
I do have a few tips for you that I’ve learned so far though.
My first tip is to sprinkle a little corn starch into your mold before using it. This will help ensure that the molded clay pops out easily.
My next tip is to be aware that the clay shrinks a bit as it dries.
Most of the time this isn’t going to be an issue, but it came into play for me when working with the Regal Filaments mould.
When I took my modeling material out of the mould the long pieces came apart in a few spots.
I didn’t think that would be a problem, I could just glue them in place and no one would ever know. However, as they dried the gaps grew larger because the pieces also shrunk.
If I had let these dry before gluing them in place, I could have tightened up those gaps. However, you should also know that the clay becomes hard and brittle once fully dry. It may also warp a bit. In other words, you won’t be able to shape it, and it may not lay flat. So it might work better to glue your clay in place before it dries fully.
I believe the best solution is to let your material dry for about an hour before taking it out of the mold. It will still be somewhat pliable at that point, but also it will have firmed up just a bit. You can then glue it in place before letting it dry fully.
Despite that shrinkage, I still think this particular piece still turned out nicely.
It’s an old cupboard door that I painted in Dixie Belle’s Drop Cloth, then added the clay molds along the sides, some Hobby Lobby knobs at the bottom and one of Prima Marketing’s Floral Home transfers.
So far I’ve used a small bee mold on this raised cake plate …
I’ve used a decorative flower mold on this small jewelry box …
And I used the Seawashed Treasures mold on the cupboard doors I shared with you on Monday.
I’m having lots of fun playing around with these molds, but I don’t want to hog all the fun just for myself. So today I’m giving away the 2 lb. bucket of Modeling Material, plus 5 molds, Baroque Swirls, In Bloom, Italian Villa Scrolls, Leafy Blossoms and Greco Crest.
Thank you to Prima Marketing for providing all of the goodies for today’s giveaway!
The rules: to be eligible to win today’s prize leave a comment on this blog post letting me know what kind of project you would like to use these molds on. Your comment must be left on the blog, not on Facebook or Instagram. You are not required to follow my blog, although it would be awesome if you did!
I will randomly draw the name of a winner for today’s prize from all of the comments left on this post by Friday, July 26, 2019 at the stroke of midnight (U.S. Central time).
The fine print: no purchase necessary, you must be 18 years of age or older to win, void where prohibited by law, the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning, approximate retail value of prize is $75, if the prize is not claimed by Sunday, July 28, another name will be drawn at random to win, blah, blah, blah.
Good luck!
q is for quandie 
I’ve been wanting to use these to add a little detail on a really plain dresser I bought. Thank you for the tip with the gluing and drying. Now I know what to expect.
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Well, this one is definitely for me!! I have a real love for the French decorative look and would love to play with this. I have seen the Prima brand online before and thought it to be a quality item. Love what you did with the door. Hope to win!! Thanks for the opportunity.
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These molds are perfect for achieving that French look!
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I’ve been playing around with a mold as well. Thanks for the tips! So far I haven’t had great luck with air dry clay as it was just too stiff to really work with. Is the Prima compound easy to use and push into the mold? I’d love to try it out. I have a couple of plain wooden boxes that are just begging for some embelishments!
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Yes, definitely easy to work the material into the molds. I’d say the consistency is similar to Play-Doh.
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Oooh that bee! You have inspired me (again). Would these hold up on the old oak legs of a dining room table?
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The mold itself definitely would, but whether or not it stays put would be dependent upon the glue you use. I’ve been using basic Elmer’s wood glue and it seems to be working quite well. You could also try E6000 or gorilla glue.
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The little bee is adorable!!!
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Oh what a wonderful give away! I would love to try the Prima clay and molds to add a few subtle french decorations. I pulled few doors from my neighbors trash and didn’t know what to do with them until I saw your doors yesterday. Thanks for the inspiration! And a big thank you for not having all those pop up annoying ads!
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You’re welcome 😉
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Wouldn’t these be awesome on my garden pots!
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Very good advice. I’m going to try resin instead of clay.
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In the video I linked, CeCe also used hot glue in the molds which gives you a more pliable end result. So that’s another option too.
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I can think of lots of things to try these on. I have some cupboard doors, a small wall cupboard, and an old mirror! I too love that bee! I am allergic to the real ones lol!
I like the bee on the cake stand, very cute idea!
Thank you!
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Hi Linda! I have looked at the molds for some time. Thank you for your tips. Your work is lovely, as always! I think I’m ready to give it a try! 😆
Wendy
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Hi
I would love to win! I would like to try these out on a box I have or to decorate an old window for display.
I’ve been following you for awhile now and I really enjoy all of your makeovers.
Thanks for this opportunity!
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These look so intriguing ! I could see them being useful on all sorts of things that are plain and need a little detail added. Have a bunch of wooden boxes that I’d like to try them on as well as a large jewelry box that needs some love!
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Well thank you again Q! I have seen these molds on Amazon and some other places, but I had no idea how or what to do with the molds. I love how they can add small accents to smaller boxes or frames, which is exactly what I would be using these for…I love adding these types of details to help my projects look unique. You have stirred my creativity to jump into the world of modeling material…and, as always the tips, photos and look what happened but I still can work with it…love all that!!
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Great ideas…and fun to work with too. I love the look on the picture frame. A little too “putsy” for me, but it was fun creating the little treasures…
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Oh, my gosh! Those are the perfect solution to the curb side dresser that I rescued from the trash men! I had to remove the damaged veneer and have been wracking my brain trying to figure out how to dress it up at bit. I would love to try some of the decorative molds!
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Yep, perfect solution for that!
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Oh my giddy soul !!! I love all these molds and love love love using them on pieces of furniture to “juge it up” !!!! Prima Redesign makes the most beautiful ! Thanks for even the chance to win the giveaway !!! ❤️
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O, these look fun! Thanks for sharing your experiences. You save us lots of headaches!
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Oh my gosh this is such a cool product I need to try this out!!! I didn’t even know this existed 🤦🏼♀️ Great informative post Linda!!
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Amy, check out all of the molds here. They have some designs that are perfect for adding trim to furniture!
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I would use the molds with my paper crafts, perhaps an embellishment for the front of a handmade book. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
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What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to try them and thanks for your feedback thus far.
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I have a bureau that I’m itching to cover sections of in the molds then do a dark wax in the crevices. I love your clear explanation of things we should be aware of when working with the modeling clay.
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Hello! I love decorating terracotta pots and I think the molds would add more interest. I also paint picture frames, lamps and furniture, and the possibilities are endless with these molds!
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Hi! I love getting your ideas on fb! I would use the kit, if I won, on all sorts of upcycles, but especially picture frames and mirrors!
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I have a plan dresser I would embellish the drawers with. The bees would also look great on some galvanized farmhouse decor.
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That would be adorable!
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I,m redoing my craft room and plan on using these to put on my sewing cabinet, I love these moulds
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The timing on this blog is perfect for me. I want to mold some relief patterns to use on a series of triptychs that I’m making but didn’t know what kind of product to use. Now I do, and I would love to win this item and the molds. And thanks for the lessons learned in your experiments.
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I already do follow your blog and love it (my new favorite – since my other fav got away from furniture re-dos). Hmm…what would I use them on??? I have a sign to make, a dresser to re-do, I see many uses for them! Thank you!
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I am doing a farmhouse sign for a friend who raises bees. Guess which mold I will use on that??!
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OOOOO I must try this as I have only tried caulking in my molds!! 😉
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I have a lot, well, 6 or 7 molds…did it with resin and air clay, like the resin best, but you have to work fast! Not always the best way to go!! LOL!!
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I just love your little bee of course so adorable. I think I would use any of these on my large painting easel.
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I would use them to dress up a plain French Provincial headboard.
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I would like to try these on an old flat mirror I have!
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Have been watching other bloggers create with these molds, but never tried them yet (hint). I had seen one blogger say you can put them in the microwave for a short time to soften if they start to get less pliable. Would love to try them. Such creative deas you have!
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What first came to mind would be to use clay and molds to put decorative corners on painted framed mirrors. I’ve got 4 in the que. thanks for the opportunity to win
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I love what you’ve done with these. I use my glue gun to fill the molds and remove after the molds cool. I haven’t had any damage to the molds and you don’t have to worry about shrinkage. I use e-6000 to attach to my projects. The only problem with this method is my hand gets crampy if I’m filling a lot of molds.
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I’m really good at burning myself with hot glue 😉 But in the linked video CeCe did show how to use hot glue and I am intrigued since it stays pliable. I wonder how well paint holds up over it? Any experience with that Melissa?
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I love the he cupboard doors you changed into wall art. I was wondering where I would find one with those decorative elements on it. Today you answered that question with the molds. Who knew!
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Love them…I would be putting them on EVERYTHING!!
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Im thinking around a picture frame or I just started painting chairs, would make nice detail
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I just love the idea of adding these molded pieces to jazz up plain furniture and frames.
What kind of glue is best. How do you keep extra pieces that are made to use at a later time?
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I have a stack of old cupboard doors I picked from an old house being remodeled. They have raised scroll work in the center but would look even better with more!!
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Really like the door wall pieces. Am redoing a 2drawer chest and then will start on an old door. Both would look better with the moldings. Thanks again for another great inspiration!!
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I’d like to try putting some molded designs on some wood boxes, and frames I have, before I paint them…Would love to win this give -away! Thanks for sharing your examples & experience….
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I really like what you did with the cupboard door. I would love to try this. I could use a piece like this in my hallway. I have never tried these but they look intriguing. I also loved the little bee mold that you used. Thank you for the information and sharing. Thank you for the chance at the giveaway 😊
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Where would I start? Probably on a vintage nightstand that I am going to redo with chalk paint! I have been wanting to play with them for awhile now! The bee is adorable on the stand-what a fun little touch😀
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I’m just about to paint and re-upholster a vintage grandmother chair and would love to add some small moulds to the top of the legs as an extra embellishment. I have used these moulds in the past and have found that resin is by far the best material to use.
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Thanks for sharing so many tips! I’m looking forward to trying this in the future on an old mirror.
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I would love to try the Seawashed Treasures mold on a cabinet door like you did. I love the look of it and it would go with so many things!
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Love your blog and love these molds. They are much fun to play with. I have a couple that I have enjoyed but these look fun too.
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I’m a newbie too! Such an exciting way to change the appearance of furniture! I’ve made a few mistakes, but I will continue to to learn more about using these fantastic molds and clay!
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