# Silicone Cast Records Copying Vinyl Records is an Intricate Process By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copying-vinyl-records References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/08/03/youve-copied-tapes-and-cds-now-copy-your-old-vinyl-records/) & [mikesenese](http://mikesenese.com/DOIT/2010/07/how-vinyl-records-are-made-and-how-to-pirate-a-vinyl-record/) Done in the comfort of your home like [cassette or CD copying](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp81), copying vinyl records is not as easy. Instead of just popping it into [a player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reference-10-turntable) and pressing a couple of buttons, you actually have to get into a crafty mindset. Essentially, copying vinyl records requires making a silicone cast and then pouring liquid plastic into it in order to actually create a copy. For step-by-step instructions, visit the featured links. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Vinyl Record Copying:** Opportunity for companies to develop user-friendly DIY vinyl record copying kits for music enthusiasts. - **Silicone Casting Techniques:** Potential for innovation in silicone casting techniques to make the process of copying vinyl records more efficient and accessible. - **Digital Conversion Solutions:** Disruptive opportunity to create digital conversion solutions that quickly and accurately convert vinyl records to digital formats. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Equipment and Accessories:** Potential for companies in the music equipment and accessories industry to develop innovative record copying products and services. - **Craft and Art Supplies:** Opportunity for craft and art supplies industry to create specialized silicone casting materials and tools for vinyl record copying. - **Digital Media Conversion Services:** Rising demand for professional digital media conversion services to convert vinyl records to digital formats for music preservation and accessibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Record-Making Music Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/po80-record-factory-kit.md) - [Surface-Suction Record Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinyl-record-cleaner.md) - [Sleek Vinyl Flattening Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatten-it-machine.md) - [Vinyl-Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinylsonic.md) - [Digitizing Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls55-turntable.md) - [Holiday-Ready Small Vinyl Records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dtu.md) - [Record-Cleaning Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-turntable.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-vinyl-player.md)