MRDucks2
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Novice trial mold release Stoner vs PAM
OK, I have read it on IAP and a couple of other sites. "I use PAM (or other cooking spray) for my molds." Hmmm, sounds too easy but cheaper by far than the price of Stoner Mold Release.
So, may as well try both and see how they compare since Chuck (dalecamino) bought a can of Stoner with our trial of Liquid Diamonds.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f43/novice-trial-liquid-diamonds-156315/
During the Liquid Diamonds vs Alumilite Clear trial, I sprayed half the test mold with Stoner and half with PAM.
Immediately noticed the standard can of PAM sprays way heavy, so wiped down and thinned/evened out the film.
Sprayed the other half with Stoner Thermoset Mold Release. It went on with a thinner coat and more evenly. It also dried to a film quickly whereas the PAM remained wet.
Each product was cast over with 2 Alumilite Clear and 2 Liquid Diamonds pour. (S=Stoner, P=PAM, A=Alumilite Clear, L=Liquid Diamonds
The result: both products did allow for very easy release of the cured blanks from the mold. Results for that were equal. HOWEVER, the PAM did have some contamination of both blanks:
The outer contamination is no biggie as it will turn off, though it does not clean off easily. Denatured alcohol and acetone both did little to the PAM on the surface, even though it is edible. Most of it came off after the blanks had been frozen, then were wiped down with a dry paper towel.
The interesting part is the swirls in the blank. Neat effect, thought there seems to be a slight bubble trail in one spot on the Alumilite. The contamination did not seem to affect the blank by making it either soft or sticky, but would affect clarity of a clear blank and possibly some colors.
Will PAM work as a Mold Release? Yes. Did the Stoner product work better? Yes, based on ease of application and no impact on the blank.
There are likely other thermoset epoxy mold release products out there cheaper than the Stoner and work as well (I have seen industrial prices at $6-7/can by the case). I am not Cooking sprays would be my go-to option. I believe my PAM will leave the shop and be placed by the grill or in my wife's cabinet.
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OK, I have read it on IAP and a couple of other sites. "I use PAM (or other cooking spray) for my molds." Hmmm, sounds too easy but cheaper by far than the price of Stoner Mold Release.
So, may as well try both and see how they compare since Chuck (dalecamino) bought a can of Stoner with our trial of Liquid Diamonds.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f43/novice-trial-liquid-diamonds-156315/
During the Liquid Diamonds vs Alumilite Clear trial, I sprayed half the test mold with Stoner and half with PAM.
Immediately noticed the standard can of PAM sprays way heavy, so wiped down and thinned/evened out the film.
Sprayed the other half with Stoner Thermoset Mold Release. It went on with a thinner coat and more evenly. It also dried to a film quickly whereas the PAM remained wet.
Each product was cast over with 2 Alumilite Clear and 2 Liquid Diamonds pour. (S=Stoner, P=PAM, A=Alumilite Clear, L=Liquid Diamonds
The result: both products did allow for very easy release of the cured blanks from the mold. Results for that were equal. HOWEVER, the PAM did have some contamination of both blanks:
The outer contamination is no biggie as it will turn off, though it does not clean off easily. Denatured alcohol and acetone both did little to the PAM on the surface, even though it is edible. Most of it came off after the blanks had been frozen, then were wiped down with a dry paper towel.
The interesting part is the swirls in the blank. Neat effect, thought there seems to be a slight bubble trail in one spot on the Alumilite. The contamination did not seem to affect the blank by making it either soft or sticky, but would affect clarity of a clear blank and possibly some colors.
Will PAM work as a Mold Release? Yes. Did the Stoner product work better? Yes, based on ease of application and no impact on the blank.
There are likely other thermoset epoxy mold release products out there cheaper than the Stoner and work as well (I have seen industrial prices at $6-7/can by the case). I am not Cooking sprays would be my go-to option. I believe my PAM will leave the shop and be placed by the grill or in my wife's cabinet.
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