once i make a mold using this, can i use it to lay down carbon fibers and or fiber glass materials? and do you need to add water to this?
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Plaster of Paris is primarily for working with paper materials. If you test it with the carbon fibers or glass materials, be sure you have good protection on your hands. Water is always mixed with Plaster of Paris. It sets up very fast, so I advise to only mix what you plan to use right away. I think it is 1 c plaster of paris per 1 c water. Not sure. I haven't used mine in about 6 months. I tried it with cardboard, using newspaper strips over it. My next creation will be better, I am sure. Try googling for information on it. Whatever you make, consider using fire protectant on your finished project. It comes in a spray can.
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Hi tbob, for mold I use '20 Mule Team Borax'. Add one cup per gallon of water. I have brushed it on wood, cement, stucco and brick. Kills some molds immediately. Some molds may take several days to eliminate. Borax does not harm the environment. Just increases the surface's 'pH' to a level (pH8) that molds cannot survive in. There are many beneficial uses for Borax and it is affordable.
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We used polymer air drying clay in summer school with the kids last summer. The consistency is pretty firm. You could use it in the mold, but I would be extra gentle. I don't know that it would hold up to 100's of clay projects though. The mold is so inexpensive it would be worth a try. Have fun!
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Oops, I am sorry the picture did not load and I thought you were asking about a different product. I used polymer clay in the mold and think the mold was rather too soft for harder clays. The clay would have to be very soft or you would have to use the mold for something like chocolate before it held its shape. I have not spent much time yet with this mold so I might not be the person to ask.
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I would think that to be a great use of the product, When it dries, it is a bonded coating. however there would be an "open time" to when it would still be damp...24 hour seems to be a good drying time.graphite, will not collect dirt like "WD40" would
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Yes you do. It's pretty cheap. Just spray on and let dry before pouring resin in. If the mold release spray isn't used the dried resin won't come out and if forced can crack. Hope this helps!
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Yes. I make two part moulds out of them all the time. As long as you know what your doing with the mold and the 'key' you'll be right. It's quite flexible when set. I use it to cast liquid plastic ( type of resin) slot cars
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I use this mold for the hard crack stage. It has warped some and doesn't lay flat until heated up by a new batch again. As it cools, it warps again. That said, it does not affect the candy. It still comes out in the correct shapes.
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I don't think there would be a problem. If you have a master fondant figure head, you should have no problem making a mold with this putty if you're using casting resin or epoxy putty or anything that cures chemically.
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I've used plaster, and wood putty, as well as polymer clay and resin, and every one of them came out just fine. If the mold would have an easily accessible place to remove the item being molded, it will most likely work just fine. The only issue I had with the quick-set rubber was that it could be stiffer than others and eventually break. If you're only making one copy, you'll be fine. More than 10 copies if it's intricate, you may have a problem. Other silicone rubbers might do a better job for the more intricate items if you're making multiples, but otherwise you'll be fine.
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I have this tool and the cutting edge of each die is pretty sharp. Works well on typical gasket material. Not sure about carbon fiber. I would say if you can cut the material with shop scissors this tool will cut it.
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i agree with blenderbender you don't have to but it does help dry evenly. also top two trays and bottom two i rotate to center...
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No, you only need to place it in the hot water during the initial molding/fitting. Once it cools, it will retain the shape you've formed.
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I've seen it done with 2 part pastic resins on a review on brush4hire.com the reviewer pointed out the thermal reaction from the resin setting can cause your mold to warp so let it set completely before you remove your cast.
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You can use any mold safe to use for food. You want to keep it kind of thin so it dries but experiment.
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Yes you can. Just keep it cold or refrigerated before u use it in ur play because it melts. And I recommend you use Pam baking spray on the mold to take it out easier.
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I would say yes. You would just sand the area to rough up the spot and mix the resin according to the directions. Apply a small piece of the fiberglass material on the spot and the put the resin down to where the material is covered. Let dry in a warm area for 24 hours and it should be good. You can then sand the area and paint it. Good luck..