Messing with Molds & Resins
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2 жыл бұрынI thought I would share a few experiences I have had with silicon molds and epoxy resins. Mainly I want to show that these molds will not last forever, at least the way I use them. If you have experienced problems like mine and wish to share how you overcame them, please comment and bring me up to speed. If you enjoyed this video hit the "Like" button and subscribe to my channel. I do not monitize my videos, so all I get out of your subscribing to my channel is a warm, fuzzy feeling. Thanks for watching.
@suni9625 2 жыл бұрын
Hey captain mike. Just found your channel. Thank you so much. For takimg the time to share your knowledge. Lots of Gratitude from the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹
@CaptMike 2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching My videos!
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
DIY Microwave Kiln | Melt Glass in the Microwave. Capt. Mike, you may want to view this video.
@shannacosper7366 Жыл бұрын
I just started doing resin. I have one of those silicone cups and there was some uncured resin (I mixed the resin poorly) I was able to clean the cup with alcohol. You may give that a try. Also, some molds are meant to be shiny and some are made to be matte. Sometimes they become matte over time if you accidentally rough up the surface. I have also been told that sometimes when you run heat over the top of a silicone mold to release the bubbles, it can "fuse" the silicone to the resin. Not sure if these tips will help, but I hope so. I enjoyed your video and that charcuterie board was beautiful. If you dont mind me asking, what resin do you use on those? Right now, I am using Stone Coat Countertop resin because it is very heat resistant and I plan on making some coasters and maybe trivets.
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
Shanna, thanks for all the tips. I'll look into them. The resin I am using right now for the boards is Total Boat Table Top Epoxy. It pours a little thick, but evens out nicely and is supposed to be UV resistant.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
I was going to ask you about using tempered glass, but I found out on another video it can be used for glass fusing, not sure about microwave glass fusing.
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
It will fuse just fine.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
@@CaptMike Thanks.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
Microwave Basics. I left you a message on the previous video, was not sure if you would ever see it.
@CarisseH 2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried using vinegar? It's a lightly acidic and not strong like what you had used. I think what happened is the lacquer thinner melted it, and when it dried, they fused together.
@CaptMike 2 жыл бұрын
I have not, but I will try it. Thanks
@mellisa9459 Жыл бұрын
Could you lightly grease them?
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure. I have tried using mold release on larger molds with some success.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
Can you spray the molds with mold release?
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
I have, but it is not needed in silicon molds.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any idea why glass fusing molds are so expensive? Aren't they made of ceramic slip?
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
Yes, they are ceramic, but a lot of design and testing goes into a mold before it can be sold to customers with any confidence that it will perform as expected. I have made a few and they are not easy to make.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
@@CaptMike Thanks.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
@@CaptMike Can be an expensive hobby, I do not plan to sell anything.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
Can you stack items in the microwave kiln on stilts?
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
If you have room, yes. Just remember, the volumn will effect the time it takes to fire something, even glass.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
@@CaptMike Thanks.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
Where do you buy your over spray glaze?
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
I buy most of my supplies on Amazon Prime.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
Aventurine, have you ever done anything with this?
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
Are you refering to the glass color by that name or the mineral?
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
@@CaptMike The mineral, I have a huge rock of Aventurine in my front yard, just curious if i can do anything with it to do with glass fusing.
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
@@raysanders332 My guess would be that the rock would not melt, but bust into pieces. I have tried melting obsidian/volcanic glass and it just bubles up.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
@@CaptMike Thanks.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
Do you make your own kiln wash? If so, what is the recipe?
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
I buy it powdered and mix it with water.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
@@CaptMike Can you please tell me which brand, I only find two options on Amazon, I am not sure they are powder.
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
@@raysanders332 start here: www.amazon.com/Fireworks-FW737A-1-Pound-Kiln-Wash/dp/B008D1OQGW/ref=sr_1_4?crid=JQRC61KEL1ZY&keywords=kiln+wash&qid=1659490878&sprefix=kiln+wash%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-4. The description will usually state if it is a liquid or a powder/dry. One pound will last you a long time.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
What is the purpose of Kiln Wash?
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
Kiln was helps keep glass and glaze from sticking to the kiln floor material. Always use shelf paper too.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
@@CaptMike Thanks.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
Is there any such thing as ceramic slip?
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
Yes, it is liquified clay body.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
@@CaptMike Isn't ceramic slip different than regular clay slip?
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
@@raysanders332 no, it's the same thing. I make slip all the time by liquifing a clay body. I think I have a video on how to do it.
@raysanders332 Жыл бұрын
@@CaptMike I am about to give up before I get started, I cannot seem to find all of the information I need. Thanks
@CaptMike Жыл бұрын
@@raysanders332 What is it you need and what is your imediate goal?
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