Once I cure it in the oven, how hard is the finished product? Can I use the finished item in a sand casting mold? (I will need to tap w/ a hammer)
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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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check out the silicone molds from freshware, they have a 1/2 sphere dome that is 1" (not sure if you're looking for smaller) I work with resin and love their molds (they come out nice and shiny), I don't think I'd bother trying with this, probably better luck just finding a cheap chocolate mold in the half dome and releasing by popping in a freezer after the resin cures.
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It doesn't dry like ceramic. You bake it in the oven and it feels more like plastic (it's polymer so it actually a form of plastic). If you had a very delicate, thin piece on your creation, it might break of if you drop it right. If you have a more solid creation, I don't believe it would break if you dropped it.
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I have used this resin in silicone molds and plastic containers and jewelry molds and added confetti and decorations ie charms, stickers, sprinkles etc. I don't quite understand how you work with canvas mixed media, or what you would pour it into to mold the shape, but the resin is excellent quality. It works best when the room temp is a tad warm, you should open a window for ventilation. Be very careful to mix EQUAL parts stir slowly ! and for about 5 minutes scraping the sides, wooden popsicles sticks and plastic colored shot glasses from the dollar store work great to stir the resin, as you have to constantly throw them away after mixing so they are affordable and economical. Use wax paper for your work area, the resin can damage furniture or counter top. If there are any bubble after you pour simply take a straw and blow gently thru it over the resin and they will be gone. Hope this helps. I have used this resin for quite a long time with great results. I usually buy it at my local craft store with the 50 percent off coupon and it is really economical, not sure I can mention the name of said craft store, but you can buy plenty with the 50 % off, I do it weekly and sometimes print 2 and take a friend and print 2 more and visit another store. EasyCast also sells jewelry molds that I have used for making crafts ( I own a business) with this resin instead of jewelry, they are a bit hard to get out of plastic molds, you DO NOT need to buy mold release. It takes 24 hours for the resin to dry don't touch it and as mentioned before be careful to mix equal parts. If you put your mold in the freezer for 10 min or so the shapes pop right out. Hope this helps. PS do not attempt to buy candy molds for this resin the results will be very disappointing. Use silicone molds or jewelry molds. As stated jewelry molds are a lot harder to get the region out of but 10 min in the freezer and they pop out.
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Pretty solid pieces as far as durability. I cast pieces smaller then a button well about 8 of them I used a silicone rubber to mold the shapes it has it's own release agent mixed in with it . Anyway the pieces turned out very hard and I was able to use my Dremel to polish them down a bit after they cured. I highly recommend it. However be sure to use rubber gloves ( kind you clean a stove with) as I believe if this gets on your skin into your pours it can lead to your repository system shutting down. No chipping no cracking of any of my cast so far.
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Yes indeed you can. Actually that is its most common use. I would recommend using a little bit of mold releasing compound if you are going to be casting detailed pieces. I average about 15 really good resin pieces from my molds when using this product.
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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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I am not sure why, but my first pan came with the instructions to season it by applying a thin coating of oil and put it in a pre-heated 200 degree oven for an hour. I used extra virgin olive oil, and followed the directions and it came out great. When I bought a second pan, the directions were like yours, but I followed the first set of directions instead. I have had great success with both pans and it is certainly worth a try do it that way instead. Also, to preserve the finish, I only use rubber spatulas on both of them. I hope this helps.
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Not sure. It does have a lot of sand ....so it seems. If you're asking, can I plaster a vertical wall with it, I would advise not to try. When I built my "Bread" oven, It did not really react like a stucco. Don't get me wrong. Its a great product if you are making a forge or something that requires withstanding temperatures up to 2200 degrees. I laid my brick with this product and for a total amateur, it was a bit of a chore. But I covered my brick with 1 part fireclay, 1 part portland cement and 3 parts sand mixture and it was a breeze. This concoction withstands up to 700 degrees. Too bad I found outabout it after I had started my oven.
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I haven't tried cookie dough yet although it should be OK since the mold can handle 450/F+ degrees. Choosing the best cookie recipe, considering batter consistency,which should be light, is the major challenge. Added chips,nuts or fruit might cause fracturing when unmolding unless they are ground finely before mixing into batter. Cook times will probably be longer than normal due to silicone's poor browning performance. Eventhough it's a silicone mold, I'd still give it a spritz of non stick Pam. I'll be trying batter when I can free up a mold. Can't get there if you don't try. Good Luck !
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Yes - you can make nice casts of items with good detail and then use another medium to build - I used green stuff myself. On point to mention - I tried this with resin plastics and the heat created by the plastic destroyed the mold - I did get a decent copy. I just melted the instant mold and used it again with no real harm. Very nice to those one off molds you may need.
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As I understand it, this particular version is supposed to be hard. It's meant to be put on a polishing wheel first. You can soften it with heat and olive oil to make a paste, if that is what you are looking for.
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It's nylon, so you should be able to heat it up with a lighter & the end will melt. Careful not to let it burn. Have an oven MIT ready to pinch end tight to seal
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Eddie sola is correct. You'll need a cast iron mold, the temps are to high for this aluminum mold.
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I have never used this in an oven..but on a TEC Commercial grade stainless BBQ GRILL. I always turn grill on first, for very little time...but it is over open flame...low to medium heat...using to cook fresh salmon. Sprayed this item with Cooking spray, and salmon was brushed with oil...as to not stick. However, I did experience sticking, and some permanent discoloration to the RED ONE I purchased...Therefore, would suggest purchasing black color, and or, other means of sticking prevention. But otherwise, LOVE THIS ITEMS QUALITY and presentation, of item.
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Wear plastic gloves, both hands. Use single edge razor to cut off size you think will fill break plus a little. Knead and fold until colors are almost swirled completely. Work on wax paper. This is difficult for weaker hands. Mold "putty" into hole or between broken parts. You have time to manipulate and mold shape as desired. Putty gets softer with manipulation. After you are happy with repair, stop touching it because first shaping is usually the best. Let sit about a day. Extremely strong when dry. I used on clay, ceramic, plastic, wrought iron. All still together Wrap unused putty tightly in Saran type wrap and keep from air and heat.
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I always proof my dough in a proofing basket. (Make sure you dust the basket with rice flour before putting the dough in so that it doesn't stick.) I place the baker and cover in a cold oven and heat it to 550 degrees for 45 min - 1 hour. After the dough has proofed, I dust the top with rice flour so that it doesn't stick to the baker. With oven gloves, I then take the baker out and put it on a trivet. I turn over the basket above the baker and let the dough fall in. You can hear the sizzle. I score the top and then I immediately put the cover on and put it back in the oven. The "oven spring" in this baker produces a beautiful, classic-looking artisan bread!l