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First time using the smooth on worked great. I made a mold of raspberries and a small jar with lid for soap making ,looked so real. My mother tyres to take the lid off to taste the raspberries lol . Smooth on pick up every detail love this and so easy to use.
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If I had my way, I'd give this stuff a 5, but that's not possible. Started getting back into modeling in late 2016 after 15 years, but this time going for 1/35th scale zombie/apocalypse dioramas. Since I wasn't sure if I'd stayed interested in modeling, wasn't about to buy even one kit. Instead, pulled out Italeri's tow Humvee that I had built 20+ years ago and went to take it apart to add detail to the kit that wasn't there to begin with. This is when I broke one of the wheels off which was actually a good thing because I think there's only ONE kit that actually gives you a spare tire. I've used Micro Marks 2 part silicone before and it's great stuff, but a bit expensive, so decided to try Smooth On. THE biggest problem with Smooth On's product is there is NO best use by date on either bottle or on the box. Instead, it says limited shelf life, something I hadn't thought of when I bought it originally. After using some of it to make a mold of the Humvee wheel, it sat on my shelf in the house for about 2-3 months. When I went to use it again, it had solidified?! It's still a good bargain price wise, but now I only order it when I'm going to make a lot of molds. Do I recommend it? Yes, but only if you plan on using all of it within a month or so. As for Micro Mark's stuff, it's good for (I think) at least 2 years and does give you a best use by date on both bottles.Read full review
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Actually, this is great stuff and should get 5 stars, it's that good and easy to use. BUT, the biggest problem I've ALWAYS had with it is its "limited shelf life" bs warning as there's NO best use by date on either bottle. Bought some 1 to 1 stuff from Micro Mark and their stuff has a best use by date on EACH bottle. Bought both brands at the same time last year as I wanted to compare the two. Micro Mark's stuff is a little more expensive. Did some mold making, still had a lot of both left in the bottles. Three months later, went to use Smooth On and both contents had rubberized, even though I made sure the lids were on right & tight. Spending $27 to make 2 silicone molds using Smooth On's product is a bit expensive. Micro Marks stuff was still good useable and from the few I've bought, usually there's a 1 year good by date on them. If you're going to make a lot of batches in a short time or maybe a couple of big ones and using this stuff up in a month or less, buy it. I do recommend it, but ONLY if you'll be using all of it up in 30 days or less. Other wise you'll have a couple of rubberized bottles to throw away. . Read full review
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Makes great molds. Sets in a few hours. Strength is good, and captures every detail. Allows you to continuously cast. I used my molds for resin, and plaster, intermittently, with ease. One word of advice, take your dear sweet time, when mold making.
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This is a very good product for making molds of things you really do not need extreme detail for. Since it can be use without a vacuum it is easy to use in home or small shop. Also I am pleased you do not need a lot of mold release for this product.
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