Big Oval Rakhi Mold – Silicone Resin Mold for Handmade Rakhi Making

Celebrate the bond of Raksha Bandhan with something truly personal — a handmade rakhi cast in resin, made with love. The Big Oval Rakhi Mold is a food-grade silicone mold designed specifically for resin rakhi making, letting you create beautiful, durable, and one-of-a-kind rakhis right at home. Whether you're a DIY crafter gifting a handmade rakhi to your brother, or a small business making rakhis in bulk, this mold is your beginner-friendly starting point. In stock now — enjoy free shipping above ₹2599 on all orders across India.

What Is the Big Oval Rakhi Mold?

This is a premium silicone mold for resin art and rakhi making, crafted from food-grade platinum silicone. The large oval cavity is sized generously for a bold, statement rakhi — big enough to embed flowers, glitter, gold foil, gemstones, and other decorative elements while still being comfortable to wear on the wrist. The mold is BPA-free and non-toxic, making it safe for home use by crafters of all ages and skill levels.

The flexible silicone construction ensures easy demolding every time — your finished resin rakhi pops cleanly out of the cavity with a flawless mirror finish on the mold-facing side. This mold is reusable across 100+ uses with proper care, meaning you can make a complete set of matching rakhis for the whole family without buying a new mold. It is the silicone mold India rakhi crafters turn to season after season.

Compatible Materials — What Works with This Mold?

The Big Oval Rakhi Mold works with a range of casting materials, giving you creative freedom to experiment:

• Epoxy resin — the most popular choice for rakhi making; use a 3:1 ratio for a crystal-clear, hard-wearing finish
• UV resin — great for quick-cure rakhi making; cures in minutes under a UV lamp for fast production
• Soy wax and paraffin wax for wax-based decorative rakhi designs (non-structural)
• Plaster and air-dry clay for textured rakhi prototyping

For rakhi making with epoxy resin, we recommend using a 3:1 ratio resin with a 24–48 hour curing time for maximum hardness. UV resin cures quickly and works well for smaller batches where you need faster results for Raksha Bandhan gifting.

How to Use This Mold for Rakhi Making — Step by Step

Making your first resin rakhi is easier than you think! Follow these beginner-friendly steps and you'll have a beautiful handmade rakhi ready in under 48 hours.

1. Prepare your workspace: Place the mold on a silicone mat or flat surface. Make sure your area is clean, dust-free, and at room temperature. Lay out your decorative inclusions — dried flowers, glitter, foil flakes, rhinestones, or any small decorative elements you plan to embed.
2. Mix your resin: Measure your epoxy resin and hardener at a 3:1 ratio by weight. Stir slowly for 3–4 minutes until fully blended and clear. Alternatively, use UV resin directly from the bottle for a quicker process.
3. Add colour: Stir in mica powder pigment or colour pigment at 2–5% of total resin weight. Gold, red, blue pearl, and white are popular choices for Raksha Bandhan themes. Mix in glitter or holographic flakes if desired.
4. Pour the base layer: Pour a thin base layer of resin into the oval cavity of the mold. Let it gel partially (about 30–45 minutes for epoxy; a few seconds under UV lamp for UV resin).
5. Add inclusions: While the base is slightly tacky, carefully place your decorative elements — flowers, Om symbols, tiny gemstones, foil pieces — onto the surface. Press them gently into position.
6. Pour the top layer: Fill the rest of the mold cavity with clear or tinted resin to encapsulate the inclusions. Use a heat gun quickly over the surface to remove any bubbles. The single oval cavity holds the pour cleanly without overflow.
7. Allow curing time: Cover the mold and allow a full cure time of 24–48 hours for epoxy resin, or cure for 2–3 minutes per layer under a UV lamp for UV resin.
8. Demold and finish: Once cured, gently flex the mold — the oval rakhi piece will slide out with easy release and a glossy finish. Attach to a rakhi thread, use a jump ring finding to attach a clasp, or glue onto a pre-made rakhi band to complete your handmade rakhi.

Project Ideas — What Can You Make?

The Big Oval Rakhi Mold is your creative canvas for Raksha Bandhan season — but it doesn't stop there. Cast beautiful rakhis with embedded dried flowers and gold leaf for a floral, botanical theme that's trending across India. Create matching sets by casting multiple rakhis with the same design for brothers in the family — a coordinated handmade rakhi set is always a meaningful gift. Pour metallic rakhis using gold or silver pearl pigment for a classic festive look, or go bold with holographic glitter and vibrant colour for a contemporary style.

Beyond Raksha Bandhan, this oval mold is perfect for jewellery making — cast it as a resin pendant, a large earring base, or a keychain charm. Use it for festive jewellery during Diwali, Navratri, or weddings. Many crafters in the Indian resin art community also use this shape for making personalised name tags, luggage tags, and classroom labels for school projects. The big oval shape is one of the most versatile silicone molds in a crafter's toolkit.

Mold Specifications

Why Buy From TCS Molds?

THE CRAFT STATION MOLDS is Jammu's first dedicated resin art and craft supply store, and we're trusted by 5,000+ artists across India. We especially love helping crafters make something meaningful during festive seasons like Raksha Bandhan — and this rakhi mold is one of the most requested items in our store every year. When you order from TCS Molds, you get expert support from people who actually make handmade rakhis themselves and know exactly what works.

• ✓ Same-day delivery in Jammu for orders placed before 2 PM — order in time for Raksha Bandhan!
• ✓ WhatsApp support — send us a photo of your rakhi and we'll help you troubleshoot or improve your technique
• ✓ Free shipping above ₹2599 on all orders, pan India
• ✓ 7-day return policy — keep your unboxing video as proof of product condition on arrival
• ✓ Bulk pricing available for workshops, Raksha Bandhan gifting events, and craft stores
• ✓ Recognised by J&K Handicraft Board

Shipping & Delivery — Pan India

We ship pan India through trusted courier partners with full tracking. Orders placed in Jammu before 2 PM qualify for same-day delivery — ideal when Raksha Bandhan is just days away. For the rest of India, delivery takes 5–7 business days. Free shipping applies automatically on orders above ₹2599. For urgent Raksha Bandhan orders or bulk rakhi making kits, message us on WhatsApp and we'll prioritise your dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the best resin for making rakhis in this mold?
A: For durable, hard-wearing rakhis that can be gifted and worn, 2-part epoxy resin at a 3:1 ratio is the best choice. It gives a crystal-clear, scratch-resistant finish with a long working time — perfect for adding inclusions before it sets. UV resin is ideal if you need rakhis quickly, as it cures in minutes under a UV lamp.

Q: Do I need a mold release spray to demold the rakhi?
A: For epoxy resin and UV resin, the flexible silicone provides natural easy release — no mold release spray is needed for standard pours. If you are using plaster or a very rigid casting material, a light spritz of mold release spray on the cavity will help. For resin rakhi making, simply flex the mold edges gently and the piece comes right out.

Q: What curing time should I allow before wearing the rakhi?
A: Allow 24–48 hours of curing time before demolding an epoxy resin rakhi, and the full 72 hours before wearing it. This ensures the resin has reached full hardness and scratch resistance. UV resin rakhis cure in minutes but benefit from a 24-hour rest before heavy use.

Q: Can I embed dried flowers inside the rakhi?
A: Yes! Embedding dried flowers in resin rakhis is one of the most beautiful techniques. Make sure the flowers are completely dry before embedding — any moisture can cause clouding in the resin. Pour a thin base layer, let it gel, place the dried flowers, then cover with a top layer of clear resin for a flawless, encapsulated floral rakhi.

Q: How do I attach the resin piece to a rakhi thread?
A: Once cured and demolded, you can attach the oval resin piece to a rakhi by using a small jump ring finding through a drilled hole (use a 1mm drill bit on the cured resin), or by gluing the piece directly onto a pre-made rakhi base band. Strong E6000 adhesive or UV-cure glue works well for bonding resin to thread and fabric backing.

Q: Do you offer bulk pricing for Raksha Bandhan orders?
A: Yes — we offer bulk pricing for rakhi making kits, workshop orders, and gifting businesses during the festive season. Message us on WhatsApp well ahead of Raksha Bandhan and we'll put together a custom kit with molds, resin, pigments, and findings at the best available pricing.

Complete Your Rakhi Making Kit

Everything you need to make stunning resin rakhis this Raksha Bandhan:

• 3:1 Crystal Clear Epoxy Resin — the perfect casting resin for durable, high-gloss resin rakhis
• Mica Powder Pigments & Colour Supplies — gold, red, blue pearl, and festive colours for vibrant rakhi designs
• Full Range of Silicone Molds for Resin Art — explore all our mold shapes for jewellery, keychains, and rakhis
• Resin Tools & Supplies — heat guns, mixing cups, stir sticks, and UV lamps for your rakhi making process

Browse our full collection of silicone molds for resin art — including jewellery molds, name molds, and festive shapes perfect for Raksha Bandhan and beyond. All orders ship pan India with same-day dispatch available in Jammu. Need help planning your rakhi making kit? Message our team on WhatsApp and we'll guide you every step of the way.