SMOOTH-ON Mold Max 60 High Heat Resistant Silicone Mould Rubber Trial Kit BNIB

worked well was able to mould a lead keel bulb for a model yacht easy to use

easy to use .

While it did not appear that much of the product was lost, the lid did come loose in shipping, this could be problematic for others, especially where more product might be lost.

For first time silicone makers, these are the most important things to know: read the instructions, read them again, and then follow them. Make sure that you also have purchased Smooth-On's Universal Mold Release, as well as a gram scale and some disposable mixing utensils. As you can see from the image, the mold release made it so that I didn't even need to finish and smooth my mold parts. My first attempt successfully yielded a heating block boot for my MonoPrice Maker Ultimate (Wanhao Duplicator 6). It slid on easily and without tearing, and took well to heating. The included instructions tell you what you need to do for success, so I won't be outlining that. However, a tip that I can offer is to find a way to pour the B agent (the smaller bottle) without dribbling. If you know of a way to cut the seal into a pourable spout or have a topper that can fit over it, I recommend it. It splashes and gets everywhere. Do your math correctly, keep your scale handy, do this outside if possible, and you will be making great heat-resistant silicone parts in no time.

I bought the Mold Max 60 - Pint Unit. First time casting anything. I used R92 Pewter ingot and the mold handles the heat without seeming to be affected at all. Now about the product itself. The big container is unwieldy just because of how big the lid is and when pouring some out it will get all over the threads and hence on your gloves (wear gloves) and then on the lid and then on anything and everything you touch. And that stuff will still be wet the next day and beyond as it doesn't seem to dry out - ever. I used a 10cc syringe to get the blue liquid (small bottle) and that size syringe just fits through the mouth of the bottle. Two things I can say about the blue liquid is it splashes very easily so stir slowly and secondly, I don't think it takes as much as they say in the instructions as long as you stir well. Use flat bottom paper cups to mix it in so you can tear the remainder in the bottom out when it has cured - cut those little bits up and insert them into the next pour to essentially have no wasted mix.

price marked up. product came looking opened already, spill and smear marks everywhere on instructions and bottles. the brand and product itself are great, made lead casting molds with perfect detail.

Very good for pewter casting, as long as you don't get the pewter too hot when you go to pour it. Holds the definition of the mold extremely well. Does need mold release with pewter. (I use a fine talc powder.)