Tips
SiliNOT! Non-Toxic Tips
Safety
CAUTION: Avoid contact when heated. SiliNOT! Non-Toxic is produced
with food safe ingredients. Food-Contact Safe only applies when
SiliNOT! Non-Toxic has been used exclusively with food safe casting
material. Keep out of reach of children when heated. May
contain food allergens.
While we can't divulge our propriety formula, all ingredients in SiliNOT! Non-Toxic can be found on the shelves of your local supermarket. You probably have them in your pantry! All are edible food grade ingredients.
Independent Toxicologist report is available upon request.
Heating
For a top-notch result after heating, we've got a simple process to recommend. Here's how to go about it:
- Start by removing the bottle cap and placing in your microwave.
- Microwave for 20 sec. Then let sit for 30 sec. Check consistency by squeezing bottle. Repeat until fully melted. Be sure to let sit between microwave intervals, this will ensure heat gets to the middle.
Be careful! Bottle will be hot! Bottle is square, hold by corners instead of by the flat sides.
- Once it's ready, take it out and It should now be perfectly smooth, fluid, and consistent. If you spot any air bubbles, don't worry – they should slowly rise to the top and burst. Just give them a few seconds.
- And voilà, you're all set to start pouring your SiliNOT!
Don’t want to microwave? Pop the bottle in some hot water with cap on until melted. Water needs to be at least 130°F.
Working on large projects with a lot of SiliNOT! ? Cut bottles in half and remove the SiliNOT!, place it in a double boiler as large as you need! Like a witches cauldron of SiliNOT!
Tip: Too thick? add a teaspoon of water and mix in until desired consistency. For detailed and smaller molds, sometimes thinner is better. Add too much water? Heat to 150 and allow to cool, repeat until desired thickness.
Other Heating Methods
The SiliNOT! Bottle is designed for easy removal by cutting. Start by inserting the scissors at the lid, and cut in a sing line down the side of the bottle, repeat for other side. Then simply peel the bottle away. You will now have a bottle free block of SiliNOT!. You can heat with the following methods.
1. Double Boiler
2. Hot water bath
3. Candle Wax Melter
Follow all safety information above.
Pouring
- Get close: Try to position your dish as close to the mold or object as you can. No need to go for high-altitude pouring – that just invites those pesky bubbles. Pouring up close is the name of the game!
- Slow and Steady Wins: When you're pouring, do it slowly and consistently in one spot – no need to go all over the place. The SiliNOT! will work its magic and flow into all the nooks and crannies.
- Get in on the Action: After you've poured, give the mold or object some love by tapping, squeezing, or giving it a gentle shake. This helps to kick those bubbles to the curb and ensures the SiliNOT! gets everywhere it needs to.
- Cool It Down: Once you're all done, let the SiliNOT! cool down before you unleash your creation. Once cooled, SiliNOT! Non-Toxic will set. Pop it in the fridge or freezer to speed up the process. SiliNOT! will not freeze so no need to worry! It will only get stronger the colder it is, but remain flexible.
Tip: On high detailed or small detailed molds, try first "painting" on a thin layer of SiliNOT!. Brushing in to smaller areas will reduce bubbles and ensure it reaches every detail. Afer brushing on a thin layer, pour the rest of the mold and let sit for 5-10 min. before placing in fridge or freezer. This allows it to stay liquid for a little longer and release bubbles, and seep into every crack and crevasse.
Follow all safety information above.
Bubbles
Non-Toxic is compatible with pressure pots for keeping bubbles at bay after pouring. All formulas are degassed in a vacuum chamber during manufacturing, thus not needed before pouring. We do not recommend using a vacuum chamber on melted Non-Toxic, as it is already cured and thus will harden in the vacuum chamber. Of course, although we don't recommend it, it can be done. To use a vacuum chamber, we recommend doing so immediately after melting, and low vacuum for longer time. Always maintain direct supervision.
Non-Toxic will self-release bubbles during cool down time. Non-Toxic must be heated consistently and at proper temperature for bubbles to rise and release.
If you're having issues, try pouring in thin layers of your positive. This gives the bubbles less resistance to rise and pop.
Be sure your positive is not releasing air or gases when its heated under the SiliNOT!. One great example of this is hollow 3D Prints, air inside the print can escape when heated through the layer lines and cause bubbles. Be sure to print solid or seal print completely.
Follow all safety information above.
Storage
We recomend storing your SiliNOT! in the bottle with lid closed. Used SiliNOT! Can be cut into quarter sized pieces and placed back in the bottle for remelting. SiliNOT! Non-Toxic will not dry out, but can get a little stiffer if left out for long periods (weeks). If you do leave it out, just add a teaspoon of water next heating and it will be back to brand new!
Follow all safety information above.
Cleanup
If heated SiliNOT! Non-Toxic spills, allow it to cool completly. Do not attempt to clean while still hot. Once cooled, it will peel cleanly off non-porous surfaces. It will peel off porous surfaces but may come off in smaller “crumbles”.
When using your molds, you can clean them after with cold water only. Do not fully submerge. Dry with paper towel after cleaning.
SiliNOT! Non-Toxic is sticky when heated, but when cooled it will peel cleanly.
Follow all safety information above.
Remelting
Before remelting, ensure SiliNOT! is clean and dry. Cut SiliNOT! into small quarter size pieces and place back into bottle or heat safe dish. Follow normal melting instructions.
Follow all safety information above.