Shake Yer Booty update Jan. 22 Materials: Where to get 'em! - Other Crafts

P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on Sun, Jan 14, 2007 7:17 PM OK, I'll try the talc for sure...I think the mold release I'm using is the one you are meant to use for two part silicon molds (so the silicon doesn't stick to itself) - I asked for mold release when I ordered my supplies and that's what I ended up with. So, it's probably wrong for what I'm using it for. It does help with air bubbles, but it sounds like the powder does a much better job. I'm using alumilite regular for casting. The castings do come out looking nice with no mold release, but with air bubbles where the detailing is very fine.

OK, I'll try the talc for sure...I think the mold release I'm using is the one you are meant to use for two part silicon molds (so the silicon doesn't stick to itself) - I asked for mold release when I ordered my supplies and that's what I ended up with. So, it's probably wrong for what I'm using it for. It does help with air bubbles, but it sounds like the powder does a much better job. I'm using alumilite regular for casting. The castings do come out looking nice with no mold release, but with air bubbles where the detailing is very fine.

Post #278870 by Paipo on Sun, Jan 14, 2007 7:17 PM