Q & A: High Strength Transparent Liquid Silicone for Mold Making (9 comments)
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2023-06-14
Abelard
What are the advantages of using clear silicone rubber as a mold?
When you need to cut the parting line between two molds, clear silicone rubber will help you see inside the mold so that you can accurately separate the two molds without damaging the internal rubber or main component.
When you need to cut the parting line between two molds, clear silicone rubber will help you see inside the mold so that you can accurately separate the two molds without damaging the internal rubber or main component.
2023-06-04
Julie
Can I use heat to speed up the cure of clear liquid silicone?
Heat accelerating the cure is possible, but this will produce some apparent shrinkage of the mold due to differences in volume contraction on cooling between the silicone rubber and the original. The higher the curing temperature, the greater the likely differences in dimensions. Certainly, if your project is not greatly affected by the shrinkage rate, this approach can help improve efficiency.
Heat accelerating the cure is possible, but this will produce some apparent shrinkage of the mold due to differences in volume contraction on cooling between the silicone rubber and the original. The higher the curing temperature, the greater the likely differences in dimensions. Certainly, if your project is not greatly affected by the shrinkage rate, this approach can help improve efficiency.
2023-05-02
Jacob
Is this liquid silicone material suitable for application to textile cloth to make it non-slip? How well does it adhere to the fabric?
There is indeed a liquid silicone that is applied to the fabric to make it non-slip, but not our clear silicone, which is not adhesive. Of course, you can contact us to provide you with consulting assistance.
There is indeed a liquid silicone that is applied to the fabric to make it non-slip, but not our clear silicone, which is not adhesive. Of course, you can contact us to provide you with consulting assistance.
2023-04-30
Camille
I'm considering using epoxy resin with this mold, but I'm not sure what kind of finish I'll end up with. Will the finished product be glossy or matte? This information will help me decide whether to use this mold or look for another option.
Silicone material does not inherently have a glossy or matte finish. When liquid silicone replicates a product, it mimics the surface characteristics of the original master. If the master has a glossy finish, the resulting silicone mold will also be shiny. When you remove epoxy resin from the mold, the finish of the resin will depend on the surface of the mold. Essentially, the surface finish of the resin will match the surface finish of the mold.
Silicone material does not inherently have a glossy or matte finish. When liquid silicone replicates a product, it mimics the surface characteristics of the original master. If the master has a glossy finish, the resulting silicone mold will also be shiny. When you remove epoxy resin from the mold, the finish of the resin will depend on the surface of the mold. Essentially, the surface finish of the resin will match the surface finish of the mold.
2023-04-29
Kevin
Can epoxy resin be poured into molds made with this product?
Certainly! These molds are designed to work perfectly with epoxy resin, ensuring that your finished product turns out just as you imagined it. Whether you're creating jewelry or any other small objects, these silicone molds will help you achieve the results you're looking for. So go ahead and pour with confidence, knowing that your molds are up to the task!
Certainly! These molds are designed to work perfectly with epoxy resin, ensuring that your finished product turns out just as you imagined it. Whether you're creating jewelry or any other small objects, these silicone molds will help you achieve the results you're looking for. So go ahead and pour with confidence, knowing that your molds are up to the task!
2023-04-17
Charlotte
Is it possible to create wedding bands using this product?
When it comes to making small items such as rings and other types of jewelry, we recommend using 40 Shore A silicone for the mold to ensure optimal results. Note: Do not make the clear silicone mold too thin as it will tear easily.
When it comes to making small items such as rings and other types of jewelry, we recommend using 40 Shore A silicone for the mold to ensure optimal results. Note: Do not make the clear silicone mold too thin as it will tear easily.