Silicone Putties for Any Purpose
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Loading... - Adam Kelly
- 19 Oct 2022
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What can’t a quality silicone putty do? It’s a go-to choice for making detailed molds for materials like resin, clay, or plaster, and many versions can do much, much more, from creating tool grips to stoppering leaks. Molding putties top our list, but you’ll find that our five picks can be put to use beyond crafting and sculpture. Here are the best silicone putties on the market.
1. Marvelous Molds Silicone Plastique
For its price, level of customer satisfaction, and FDA approval status, this putty from Marvelous Molds nabs our top spot. About $25 buys you three-quarters of a pound of putty—more than other brands on our list—and with it you can make some of the most detailed, reliable molds around. Activate it by massaging two putties together; then you’ll have 15 to 20 minutes of working time to form your mold. After a little over an hour at room temperature, it will be ready for casting.
2. Castin Craft Easy Mold Silicone Putty
We’re back in FDA-approved territory with this molding putty. Ounce for ounce, it’s a bit pricier than our top two picks, but it cures much faster than its competitors. According to the manufacturer, your molds will set in just under half an hour. (If you’re casting resin or another material similarly sensitive to bubbling, some buyers advise giving the putty a full day just to be safe.) Just keep in mind that its working time is also much shorter: You’ll have about three minutes to shape this putty to your heart’s desire. Finally, it’s neither here nor there, but this putty comes in a deep-violet hue that might bring back fond memories of futzing with Cranium clay. Read More...
