Pretty soon he was using silicone rubber to make two-piece, high-quality molds of lenses, good enough to try a few casting shots with epoxy resin. [Zach] ran into a few problems along the way ...

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"Make sure you are also working in a well-ventilated area." You'll also need a high-quality casting resin, a silicone mold for shaping, and, of course, dried or artificial flowers. "I would also ...