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Sticking, Releasing and Finishing
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Sticking, Releasing and Finishing

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Will this stick to ___? What glue/adhesive should I use?

Two separate questions hide in here, "will it bond where I want it to" and "will it bond where I don't." Quick guidance: Bonding cured silicone to silicone (or to other surfaces): use Sil-Poxy, a si...

Do I need a mold release, and which one?

It depends on the materials in contact. Here are some basic rules. Casting urethane/resin INTO a silicone mold: usually no release needed, silicone is naturally non-stick. (Exception: some resins be...

How do I paint, seal, or finish my finished part?

The right finish depends on whether the part is silicone or resin, they take paint very differently. Painting silicone: use a silicone-based paint system (Psycho Paint base + silicone pigments) so t...

How do I color my silicone or resin, and how much pigment can I add?

Use the pigment matched to your material family, this matters because the wrong pigment can inhibit cure or never disperse: Silicone → Silc-Pig silicone pigments. Cast Magic effect powders for metal...