What all sorts of molding materials are safe to use when casting from this clay (without damaging it)?
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I've successfully molded Monster Clay with Smooth On platinum silicones (specifically Mold Star 16 Fast). Because it's not a sulfur based clay you should be fine to mold it with pretty much any kind of silicone, though. Hope that helps!
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When I need to make food-safe molds (for chocolate and ice), I usually 3D print in plastic a "negative negative" mold (Search Thingiverse - there should be some mold examples using OpenSCAD). I make rubber molds of the 3D printed negative mold using a mixture of cornstarch and 100% aquarium grade silicon - after cured the silicon is non-toxic and food safe. I use this method to create molds to make custom ice-cubes for drinks
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No Robert. The product will degrade after a short period of time and become gummy and sticky. This product is strickly for casting other types of materials, in my opinion.
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Yes...But. If you are using other resins that are low to moderate heat releasing, then yes. I don't see why you would have any problem. I have used 3 different resins without any problems whatsoever. I don't know that I would use straight fiberglass resin tho because I have had some that generated pretty high temps in the curing process. However, this is silicone rubber mold and it is rated to fairly high temps (I believe) so it should handle even the highest heat curing resins. Just don't know how the integrity of the mold would react. I can see where if one part of the resin cured more quickly it could cause the mold to bend or flex and result in a molded part not coming out to the correct dimensions. Might want to review the temp specs and make sure that the resin you are using generates heat within those specs.
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I'm sorry I didn't bake the mold and I didn't use it with polymer clay too. I just use with fondant and its doing great
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I cannot say, with certainty, that all spray paints would work equally well; however, I've had some success with the type that says it's OK for use on plastics. I've been using the resin as a binding agent for fiber composites, and not for casting. Perhaps Testor's plastic model spray paint would be a safe bet for cast parts.
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You can woth most silicone molds, but I would double check with the company, they are really helpful.
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The product will hold the shape of whatever it is pressed into it. If you mold it around the shape you want and leave it sit the putty will definitely be useable for plaster casting. Though I am not sure how it will come out of said mold because I've never used it for the purpose. I hope this helps. This is the best mold putty I have found.
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Well this is probably a question for the manufacturer I will give you my best guess, and say polypropylene. I love the muddler, but I am no expert in materials so if this is important to you I would ask the manufacturer to be sure.
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I'm not sure about resin, but I have made ceramic ornaments out of clay with cutters similar to these. The trick is to use DW40 as if it is cooking spray, and lightly film them before pressing them into the clay. I hope this helps!
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This will definitely melt in the oven. All I can think of is using it for icecream or something... But with most everything you'd probably have to cut the mold away...
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the reason I use poly clay is because it doesn't harden like molding clay. It becomes firm, you can'f adjust shape, but it is plyable enough that it doesn't break if i drop it. It will break if you put too much pressure on it. A lot would depend on how fine of pieces are you making. If it i a long piece that is only 1/8 th inch it may not work..but if its a piece that is 1/2 inch or more I would think you won't have problems.
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I've been using the Clear Casting Epoxy from EasyCast. Got it at Hobby Lobby, little cheaper then Amazon. Don't need to get their easy release mold spray, just use my fingers and thumbs to release it from the mold.
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Probably at least 3 feet by 3 feet. You get a lot of mold compound and a lot of casting plastic. I have made 5-6 4 inch by 4 inch by 2 inch molds and I still have over half the molding compound left. It depends on what you are casting, I suppose.
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You will be perfectly fine casting a mold of a PVC object, though keep in mind that melting PVC and inserting it into a mold made from this product will result in both the mold and PVC combining molecularly. This is because the Instant Mold is so heat sensitive. If you need to cast in PVC or have a large original this may not be cost effective. in that case may I suggest ... http://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-easiest-silicone-mold/This is not able to be re-cast, but will take the heat, works well for larger casts, and is inexpensive.
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I've always used easycast products and they work well. Use mold release spray first.
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I don't know - I did not use with a mold. I used them alone and they worked beautifully!