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  • Question
    Can the silicone-and-cornstarch mold withstand hot temperatures, such as liquid wax?
    T. Chinsen
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    Hot wax melts at 37° C (99° F). Silicon can withstand temperatures up to 260° C (500° F), There is enough temperature range for melted wax to be put in a silicon mold without damaging the mold.
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    Can I use plaster of Paris in a mould?
    Cafra
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use almost any "plaster" in the mold as long as the substance or putty is long and wide enough for your needs.
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    Can I bake liquid poly clay in a homemade silicone mold?
    Alcyone Rainbow
    Community Answer
    Yes. Polymer clay and liquid clay are baked at around 265 degrees Fahrenheit, which does not damage silicone.
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    Can you use silicone in the mold after you make it?
    kait
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    Yes. Once a silicone mold is fully cured, it will accept any material in the casting process.
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    Can the last method be used to make molds for 3D items? I know I would need to "cut" the mold into two parts for 3D items. What is the best way to do that?
    Alex Lukacsffi
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    The last method can be used for 3D items. Silicone is best cut through with precision using a craft knife, although any knife would work.
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