Material:Silicone
Silicones (not to be confused with the semiconducting element silicon) are a group of synthetic polymers with various properties. Some of these, e.g. heat resistance and flexibility, are very desirable in a product or prototype.
Silicone Sealant
| MaterialInfoBox Silicone Sealant | |
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| Synonyms: | silicone caulking; DE: Dichtsilikon |
| Suggested Tools: | caulking gun |
Silicone sealant is usually pressed out of cartridges with a caulking gun and hardens upon air contact. A common workshop trick is to seal the cartridge with an old wood screw after using to prevent the formation of a clog in the nozzle.
Molding Silicone
| MaterialInfoBox Molding Silicone | |
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| Synonyms: | DE: Gießsilikon |
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Molding silicone is used to create a negative mold from (almost) any template. We have documented the procedure here.
There are different types, food safe silicone is more expensive. If you want to make non-food molds, e.g. for candles, consider using the cheaper silicone.
