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[spam] re: what is best mold release?

updated wed 2 aug 06

 

Marie E.v.B. Gibbons on tue 1 aug 06


I agree with the murphy's in thin layers. make sure you have no
puddling as well. I also let it sit for a bit before i pour
murphy's has always done a great job for me.
(just made 3 new molds in the last 2 days!)
marie
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On Aug 1, 2006, at 9:32 AM, Jacqueline Miller wrote:

> Wendy: Try putting the Murphy's on in very thin layers. Jackie
>
> On 8/1/06, Wendy Kelsey wrote:
>>
>> I have been making some plaster molds and having trouble
>> with removing my originals. The originals are made from
>> polymer clay that has been baked to the specifications of
>> the manufacturer.
>>
>> I have tried PAM, and Murphys's Soap. The Murphy's soap
>> leaves bubbles in the mold and the Pam sort of works but I
>> still can't get the item out without destroying it as I
>> kind of dig it out.
>>
>> Has anyone used suction to remove items? All ideas
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks all!
>>
>> Wendy Kelsey
>> Operations Manager
>> Martini Ceramics
>> Custom Tile and Ceramic Arts
>> 1272 Paradise Cove
>> Ferndale, WA 98248-9469
>> Telephone: 360-392-8607
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>>
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