If mold is growing in your home, you need to clean up the mold and fix the moisture problem. Mold can be removed from hard surfaces with household products, soap and water, or a bleach solution of no more than 1 cup of household laundry bleach in 1 gallon of water.
Can I reuse silicone molds?
There's nothing better than silicone rubber if one wants to make reliable and long-lasting moulds. Once cured, silicone cannot be simply re-melted (as vinyl can) but hardened leftovers and moulds which are no longer needed can be put to good use.
How many times can you reuse a silicone mold?
You could expect to get anywhere from 20 to 50 copies of your part. By that point the silicone RTV material was degrading and the parts produced needed to much “fixing” to make it economically profitable.
How long does a silicone mold last?
Platinum catalyst silicone molds (like our Food Grade silicone or silicone putty) last 20+ years when stored properly. Latex molds last 10-20 years when stored properly. Urethane rubber molds (like our 75A urethane rubber) last 20+ years when stored properly.
Can you wash silicone molds?
When finished with your silicone mold, wash it with warm water and mild soap before storing it. Do not use solvents to clean your mold and do not place it in the dishwasher. Make sure your molds are completely dry before storing them.
Are silicone or plastic molds better for chocolate?
POLYCARBONATE MOLDS FOR CHOCOLATE: you can create glossy chocolate subjects, but you cannot work out the details. The silicone molds are perfect for the creation of chocolate subjects but also excellent for sugar, isomalt, sugar paste, ice cream and other modelling masses.
What material is best for chocolate molds?
Chocolate molds made for home cooks are usually thin plastic with shallow cavities that release easily and work well for solid chocolate items. They will stand up to occasional use. Professional chocolate molds are made from rigid, thick and strong polycarbonate with deep cavities.