Cleaning and drying silicone molds?

[pandabarnes]

I'm guessing washing them with soapy water wasn't wise - they still stink of polyester resin, and they're still wet days later despite my laying them out on newspaper and doing my best to dry them out.

I now have new resin and I'm keen to get cracking, but from what I've read moisture is a no-no, so just wondered if anyone has tips for getting em dry?

And how to clean them next time? Or do I just demold and not worry?

Thanks.

 

[robn1]

You should avoid using harsh cleaners that can dry out the rubber. I use water and liquid hand soap, rub with my fingers and rinse. Then I dry with a blast from my air compressor. In my shop (no running water) I use baby wipes if it's not too dirty.

 

[pandabarnes]

Cool, thanks robn1, I have a small compressor so I've given them a blast with that and I'm ready to go!

Lets hope the casting goes OK! lol.