How can I make a DIY resin mold release?

A little cooking spray should do it, Pat.

Hi Pat, Maybe Cooking Oil or Lard? Best wishes......

Here's one that's less expensive that might help - https://www.michaels.com/castin-craft-mold-release-and-conditioner/10408262.html and here's a post that might help you as well - https://www.therpf.com/forums/threads/alternatives-for-mold-release-agents.100352/

try using spray oils like PAM

It might depend on what you're casting so a little online research might help out. You could try Vaseline, but again, it might depend and you should test first if you can.

Hello. Here is a link that might be helpful.

https://www.hunker.com/12597872/resin-mold-release-substitutions

Vegetable oils such as the types used for cooking are suitable mold releaseagents as well and can be applied by rubbing the oil into the mold with a paper towel. Mineral oil can be used in the same way.

Here's a good discussion on this topic. It depends on the type of resin you're using at the type of mold. Generally, properly cured resin should come out of a silicone mold okay. If it's not coming out, you might need to figure out if something is going wrong with your resin.

https://www.resinobsession.com/forums/topic/do-i-need-a-mold-release/

Thank you all, I wasn't sure if you could regular oil with resin. most of my things do slip right out, sometimes I use unconventional molds.

Hi Pat, hope this video helps you out, it's for making your own release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krJ8qpT8cL4

Have you tried cooking spray?

Hi Pat, you can use vegetable oil, mineral oil, cooking spray or petroleum jelly. Just be careful with the oils, they may stain your finished piece.