Product Info
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
- Object dimensions from mold:
- Inner mouth diameter: 7.5 cm x 6 cm height
- Inner base diameter: 4.2 cm x 6 cm height
- Outer mouth diameter: 8.5 cm x 6.5 cm height
- Outer base diameter: 5 cm x 6.5 cm height
- Container weight: ~120 g average value (reference for stone powder casting)
- Mold weight: 260 g silicone
- Liquid capacity of container: 140 g
- You can produce 1 cone-shaped container per casting.
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Optimal Hardness: Molds are made of durable white silicone with optimal hardness that will not damage object details. They are flexible and have smooth inner surfaces.
- Casting Guarantee: With proper storage and usage, you can cast approximately 500 objects.
- Multi-Purpose Casting Advantage: Silicone molds are versatile by nature. Except for stone powder casting, they are compatible with wax, soap, concrete, epoxy, scented stone, ceramic, and plaster castings. By paying attention to drying and working conditions of your raw materials, you can create many different products. Not recommended for food products.
- Package Contents: The containers shown in the images are not included in the sale. Only the high-quality silicone mold to produce the container will be sent with your order.
- Special Kraft Box and Information Label: Your product will be delivered in a special kraft box with a label containing weight and size information to help you calculate raw material amounts easily. This prevents material waste and saves you from searching digital data every time.
USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
- First Use: It is recommended to clean your molds with soapy water and dry thoroughly before use.
- Wick Placement: Since molds have multi-purpose casting advantages, wick holes are not pre-cut or pierced. Before wax casting, you can easily pierce the wick hole in seconds without damaging the mold using a tool called "biz" or a medium-thickness quilting needle.
- Level the Surface: Ensure the surface where you place the mold before casting is flat and level to achieve a perfect form.
- Stone Powder Mixture Ratio Tip: The reference mixture ratio is 310-350 g water per 1 kg stone powder. Correctly adjusting the stone powder and water ratio makes the resulting object stronger and more durable. Increasing water ratio increases fragility; decreasing it makes pouring and spreading the mixture harder. Also, adjust ratios seasonally according to ambient temperature changes.
- Air Bubble Warning: After mixing stone powder with water, adding the appropriate amount of Li-Quit Air Entrainer minimizes air bubbles. Reference ratio is 1-3 g Li-Quit Air Entrainer per 100 g mortar. Additionally, lightly tapping the mold after casting helps bubbles rise to the surface.
- Demolding Time: To get smooth details, do not remove the object from the mold before the stone powder fully cures and the heating phase ends.
- Mold Release Spray Usage: For mass production, you can use mold release spray to extend mold life and release objects faster. Apply an even layer on the mold’s inner surfaces.
CLEANING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
- Post-Use Cleaning: Wash with soapy water and dry thoroughly after casting.
- Proper Storage: Silicone is flexible and may deform under pressure over time. Make sure the mold is completely dry and store it in its original kraft box. Keep away from direct sunlight, high heat, and heavy weights.
- Quick Cleaning: You can use wet wipes, adhesive tape, or alcohol wipes for quick cleaning.
Remember, every casting is a joyful experience. We wish you a pleasant and patient production process.
