Introduction to TAP Platinum Silicone
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- čas přidán 21. 01. 2010
- This video segment will introduce you to a new revolutionary mold material: TAP Platinum Silicone. This and many other molding and casting products are available at tapplastics.com. To order TAP Platinum Silicone, go to www.tapplastics.com/product/mo...
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very informative and thorough ! thank you !
@bladerj Lots! I have done over 60 urethane castings (urethane is very hard on molds) and the mold is still good. Have not worn out a mold yet.
I am a novice at making molds, so I made them mistake of stirring the mix too hard and it produced a lot of bubbles in the mold, but I stumbled on a simple fix to this issue on accident.
I noticed that when I blew on the mold, it popped the bubble BELOW the surface. I started to blow with the same force as you would when you whistle, and it removed most of the smaller bubbles after blowing on each area a couple of times.
@tapplastics Rubber bands are usually sufficient to hold the two halves together. If the rubber bands distort the mold, cut two pieces of plastic or wood the same size as the mold. Place them on the top and bottom and then the rubber bands will compress the mold evenly.
Yes, this is a great product for making two-part molds.
Awesome! Can you show how you make the sphere mold? Thanks Great stuff.
@gdiswealth The little knobs (called 'keys') are made by putting indentations in the clay before pouring the first half of the mold. The indentations fill with urethane and become the keys when the clay is removed. The second pour flows around the protruding keys, creating matching holes in the second half of the mold.
I have not used that product, but looking at the data sheets, they are very similar. Ours is a bit softer and lower viscosity.
could you show us a demo of how to make a reusable 2 part mold with this silicone, please?
@MrElpee1205 If you are referring to Clear Lite Casting Resin, yes, it works great with Platinum Silicone.
Great to great I will be ordering some soon then
Use the same method demonstrated in the "How to Make a Two-Part Mold" video. You can also set the sphere on a short rod in a mold box. Then pour a block mold over the entire sphere. When cured, cut the mold open at the midline of the sphere. Remove the sphere and rod (the rod makes the hole for pouring the resin), put the two halves back together, and pour your casting material.
thank you !
@dneproak Our Platinum Silicone can be cast in itself. Just wait 24 hours between making the mold and pouring the casting. Some pigments inhibit the cure of Platinum Silicone, others do not. Experimenting is the only way to find out which one will work.
@Oobatzxv One of the advantages of TAP Plastics Platinum Silicone is the way bubbles release from the liquid so easily.
@kittynred Platinum Silicone virtually never needs a release. However, it is always wise to test first for that rare exception. Some product can inhibit the cure and need to be sealed first.
I was curious if this would be ideal for making 2 part molds as opossed to a different kind of material? I'm making a mold of a .50cal round casing and all
thenk u nice video
On the two part mold. How do you get the little nobs on the other part so that you two part mold stays together better as I see on you video of you demonstration mold.
Then second how do you keep the two part mold together so that your mold in side the outer mold dose not leak all out
this is great, but I am wondering how toxic the components are. Are the traces of non-cured parts harmful if used for making parts that re going to be in contact in human skin, or food?
You can purchase it from TAP Plastics. The website is shown in the video.
Many people thin Dragon Plat Silicone for purposes of airbrushing and have no trouble with tearing or curing. Is this a difference in that product vs. TAP's?
@runcycleskixc Platinum Silicone is extremely safe. To quote the MSDS: "Hazardous components within the meaning of EEC directive 67/548 and corresponding classification:
none ." The product is non-hazardous, but has not been tested for FDA approval. It is not designed to be used on skin to make molds of body parts. We are not aware of any issues of skin contact with the cured material.
@alister357 Lead melts at about 600 degrees F. Platinum Silicone can handle up to 500 degrees F, therefore is not suitable for lead. There are other metals with lower melting points. Many solders have lower melting points.
where can i find/buy this silicone? i checked local store like Ace, Home depot, Lowes none of them have it, they have bathroom sealer silicone..great video..thanks
DARN IT! I just spent around $107 on another type of silicone to make molds! Why didn't I wait and see this video before then! Ughhhh! lol! Great... now I want to use your platium silicone instead, but I don't know what to do with the ones I purchased.
We have not tried it on Styrofoam. Unless the Styrofoam has something in
it to inhibit the silicone, it should work. The porosity of the Styrofoam
may make it difficult to pull the silicone off.
TAP Clear Lite Casting Resin does not require a vacuum. It cures bubble free.
It was never stated whether or not you need to use a release agent....soooo do you need to use a release agent?
Yes it is.
btw, can this be used on Styrofoam wig heads to make masks ??
Will it work with clear resin without any issues
Is this available on your website yet?
muy bueno tu tutorial pero cuanto cuesta
@mahnoorkiyani TAP Platinum Silicone can handle 500 degrees F.
Since TAP Platinum Silicone is designed for mold making, not insulation, thermal conductivity has not been measured. Platinum Silicone can withstand 500 degrees F when casting, if that is relevant.
can you pore molton lead in it
If you thinned the silicone that much, its final cured properties would be degraded. It would be extremely soft and tear easily. It is not recommended. You can pour un-thinned silicone over a part, let if flow off, and the result might be exactly what you are looking for.
Now if there was only a resin that didn't need to be vaccum or anything for no air bubbles! :-)
There are some issues with your audio, but nice video!