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Mahi Mermaid
04-30-2013, 12:06 AM
Wondering if I'm doing something wrong? My DragonSkin is still sticky even after its cured. Thinking it may have to do with the clay molds I'm using? Because the only sticky part is the part that touched the clay, the "level" part that is on top is completely cured.
Any suggestions?
Mizuko
04-30-2013, 12:09 AM
I dont know much but is the clay sulphur free? Because I do know sulphur can prevent the curing of silicone. Other than that I'm not sure! Hope you find the answer!
Mahi Mermaid
04-30-2013, 12:11 AM
It is sulfur free, I contacted the company before starting :) It did rain today so maybe its the weather?
Mizuko
04-30-2013, 12:13 AM
I did read that when the weather is funny silicone doesnt cure properly (Raven said the crazy weather in Florida ruined a seaweed bra recently) so maybe leave it a little longer just to be sure? :) Hopefully it was just the weather and it'll harden up soon! :D
Mahi Mermaid
04-30-2013, 12:53 AM
I'm hoping so! It was nothing but sun shine all week then the day my silicone comes, it rains! And impatient me, I started pouring not thinking! ah! oh well I'm sure it'll cure, thanks for the info
MerMar
04-30-2013, 02:38 AM
I ignore everything about silicone tail and its cure but I'm living in Ireland and I'm graduate Engineer. You might need to help it to cure. Not sure the best method and very new in all this stuff. In engineering we use ovens but not your kitchen oven type! Here when we need to repair a wetsuit we put into the room/wardrobe where's the hot water boilder, it's drier place in the house!
Let's see what more expert says anyway. Cheers!
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