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Miracle Mold
"Diana Curtis" wrote in message .. .
What do you most want to do with the stuff Sooz? I keep seeing it and saying. .oooooh.. coool stuff.. and I want it.. but what would I do with it? ooohhhh... hand prints of the wee one .. then I can mold PC into it and make neat hand prints to put on things. LOL, Diana, only if you can get the wee one to sit perfectly still while the mold sets. ;-) Mary T. 8-) Aunt Molly's Bead Street http://www.flash.net/~mjtafoya/ eBay and JustBeads: seriousbeader |
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caneguru wrote in message ...
Thanks for asking. As Marla explained, Miracle Mold is room temperature vulcanizing. It is not a clay, however, but a rubber product, that is tolerant of heats up to 650degF. Very easy to use and the detail it captures is fantastic! I have a quick question about the Miracle Mold that I dind't find mention of in your FAQ. With miracle mold and one of the other 2-part silicone type mix and set mold making products, I sometimes have trouble with air bubbles appearing on the surface of the mold, apparently while it's setting. I try to make sure the surface is clean, but I still get bubbles, always on the smooth surface/open areas. Any tips on how to minimize this? Mary T. 8-) ...sorta wondering if altitude and/or temperature has anything to do w/this? Aunt Molly's Bead Street http://www.flash.net/~mjtafoya/ eBay and JustBeads: seriousbeader |
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Hi Mary! As Diane mentioned, sometimes overmixing can incorporate
bubbles. Also, sometimes smooth/glassy surfaces can be a bit troublesome to mold. Super detailed objects generally are no problem to mold, but when you are doing a smooth/glassy surface, there is just nowhere for those little airpockets to go. With a detailed object, there are lots of opportunities for the air to get released. There is a technique that I really need to photo for my FAQ to describe what to do in that case. Basically, you *shear* your object into the Miracle Mold, rather than push it straight in. In other words, you're trying to push away the excess air that may become trapped in the mold. I hope that makes sense. It's easier as a visual. Also, often you can carefully poke into the airpockets with a needle. The air escapes and the mold flattens back down. Worth a try, eh? Hope you're otherwise enjoying your moldmaking. Cheers! Linda Puffinalia.com Mary Tafoya wrote: caneguru wrote in message ... Thanks for asking. As Marla explained, Miracle Mold is room temperature vulcanizing. It is not a clay, however, but a rubber product, that is tolerant of heats up to 650degF. Very easy to use and the detail it captures is fantastic! I have a quick question about the Miracle Mold that I dind't find mention of in your FAQ. With miracle mold and one of the other 2-part silicone type mix and set mold making products, I sometimes have trouble with air bubbles appearing on the surface of the mold, apparently while it's setting. I try to make sure the surface is clean, but I still get bubbles, always on the smooth surface/open areas. Any tips on how to minimize this? Mary T. 8-) ...sorta wondering if altitude and/or temperature has anything to do w/this? Aunt Molly's Bead Street http://www.flash.net/~mjtafoya/ eBay and JustBeads: seriousbeader |
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t's reported that bubbles can be caused by overmixing two-part molding
materials. also, I found fewer bubbles with the fresh batch--after it sat in my shelf for six months, the molds I made did have a few tiny bubbles, as opposed to the first ones which had none. I'm at high altitude, and I mix the MM by hand, not using the pasta roller. Also, do a final squeeze/impaction of the MM lump before using it. Press it hard in on itself and onto the work surface to force out any hiding bubbles. Sarajane Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery http://www.polyclay.com view my auctions at: http://www.polyclay.com/Collage/auction.htm |
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Hmmm... using a pasta machine to mix the two parts?? Guess I never thought
of that 'cause the stuff is so soft to mix. I think using the machine definately mixes in more bubbles, at least it did in my one experiment. So I do it by hand only now. Sarajane Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery http://www.polyclay.com view my auctions at: http://www.polyclay.com/Collage/auction.htm |
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atspam (Sjpolyclay) wrote in message ...
t's reported that bubbles can be caused by overmixing two-part molding materials. Also, do a final squeeze/impaction of the MM lump before using it. Press it hard in on itself and onto the work surface to force out any hiding bubbles. Sarajane Thanks Sarajane. Uhhhh...pasta machine? LOLOL, that was a shocker. I use these 2 hands here. LOL ;-) Mary T. 8-) Aunt Molly's Bead Street http://www.flash.net/~mjtafoya/ eBay and JustBeads: seriousbeader |
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There is a technique that I really need to photo for my FAQ to describe what to do in that case. Basically, you *shear* your object into the Miracle Mold, rather than push it straight in. In other words, you're trying to push away the excess air that may become trapped in the mold. I can picture that. I just can't picture how there would be no distortion...but I will give it a try. ------------ Well, once you shear your object in, then firm the mold material around the object. I kind of cup it in my hands and push it all together to make it conform. Cheers! Linda http://www.puffinalia.com |
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Uhhhh...pasta machine? LOLOL, that was a shocker. I
use these 2 hands here. LOL ; Me too!!! the pasta machine did NOT work well for MM. But I always try to push the envelope when using new products. I am very much a "Why?/Why Not?" kind of person. Sarajane Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery http://www.polyclay.com view my auctions at: http://www.polyclay.com/Collage/auction.htm |
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