What is a silicone mold? What is a silicone mold used for?

  Silicone mold is a container with a cavity made of silicone, and in most cases, liquid materials (including epoxy, polyester and polyurethane resins, wax, concrete, soap, etc.) can be cast into The cavity is then cured to form an object in the shape of the cavity.

  Silicone molds are usually made using a material called room temperature vulcanized (RTV) silicone. RTV silicone consists of two parts, it is a simple material, soft and fast curing, after curing, the silicone will remain flexible and elastic, but it depends on the hardness of the rubber you choose to use. Silicone can also tear or crack if stretched too much.

Advantages of silicone molds：

1. Easy to use.

2. The tiny details on the model can be reproduced.

3. Non-stick mold, with excellent mold release performance.

4. Good acid and alkali resistance to most chemicals.

5. It has excellent tear resistance and can be used repeatedly.

6. Can be used in the temperature range of -50 to +250 °C.

   Silicone molds have a wide range of uses, from professional quality vacuum casting for prototypes to small batch wax casting for jewelry making, to home applications like baking and candy making, for replicating figurines, jewelry, artifacts, collectibles, candles, and more.

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