Baby Powder As A Release Agent On Silicone

[kev1969]

Ive read that some people rather than using a spray wax release agent with silicone molds use baby powder (talcum powder)
Has anyone used this method? Is it better than using wax spray?

 

[division 6]

It helps draw the resin into the details.

As far as I know about the only thing that sticks to silicon is silicon.

In the past my friends and I even sprayed paint into molds to cut down on having to paint pieces. (didn't always work)

 

[PropReplicator2]

I have used both spray release and baby powder over the past several years. In my opinion, the baby powder does just as good a job of being a release agent as the spray release. Make sure to use one of the two methods though, to prolong the life of your mold. I've had multiple occasions where i stopped using a release agent because I ran out or I simply didn't feel like taking the time to apply it to the mold before pouring the resin, and after a few castings the silicon drys out and the mold will eventually rip when you remove the casting.

 

[lucy dragneel21]

Can you use baby powder on silicone breasts instead of talcum powder

 

[modelcitizen]

certainly but in that case, spray release is better....

 

[MangyDog]

Can you use baby powder on silicone breasts instead of talcum powder

Is this a bot?


Also talc/baby powder is good for drawing resin into details but remember to use an air hose to remove ALLLLL the excess powerder. It might also seem a little grippier to the resin. But ive not had any problems with it.

Never used a release agent.

 

[joberg]

Works well for me (resin) and removes bubbles when I'm using Alumilite

 

[modelcitizen]

Is this a bot?

it's a sock...you should ALWAYS use a sock with spray release....

 

[MangyDog]

no i mean lucy is that a bot account... they signed up only to post that one comment.

 

[modelcitizen]

i know.
wink wink...nudge nudge....

 

[MangyDog]

god ok... that took me far too long to pick up on