Choosing Mold Types for Concrete Crafts: Best Materials

What can you use for concrete molds for crafts? Learn the benefits of using different mold types to help you choose the best one for your project.

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The world of concrete crafts-making can be complicated, so it’s important to understand which projects require certain concrete mold materials.

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Baking Molds

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Candy-Making Molds

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Plastic Containers as Molds for Cement

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Balloons as Molds

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Plastic Balls as Molds

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