Flexi Mold - Reusable Molding Material 500 ml

Flexi Mold - Reusable Molding Material 500 ml

How Many Times Can You Reuse Flexi Mold?

Its reusability and food compatibility are its most significant advantages. Generally, when used correctly and with proper care, Flexi Mold can be reused more than 35 times. In fact, with careful handling, its shelf life could be extended to over 100 times. By avoiding overheating above 82°C (180°F) and filtering out waste after each use, more than 35 cycles can easily be achieved. Users have reported extending their service life to over 100 remelting processes. Filter out debris and particulates to keep it clean and efficient for future use.

The time it takes to cool depends on the size and thickness of the part. Small ones (about 300 ml or 10 ounces) solidify completely in about 2 hours at room temperature. To speed up the process, place it in the refrigerator, where its cooling time can be accelerated. Larger sizes may need more time to solidify completely.
Process of use

    Melting: Heat it until it becomes a liquid. To do this, you can use the microwave, always in short heating intervals 10-15 seconds 2-3 times, or a bain-marie. If it is heated all at once in the microwave, it may burn.
    Pour: Pour the molten material over your object or into a casting box in which to make your mold.
    Cool: Allow it to solidify completely by letting it cool to room temperature or refrigerate it for faster results.
    Reuse: When no longer needed, reheat the product to reshape it or create a new one.

How Do You Melt Flexi Mold Safely?

It can be melted either in the microwave or in a bain-marie using the product container.

Microwave method: Use a few seconds of heating intervals to avoid overheating and thus degradation of the product. The usual heating times are as follows, although it is wise to constantly monitor the state of the product as it turns to liquid.

    300ml (10 oz.): 1-2 minutes. Select the time in your microwave and stop every 10-15 seconds to check the condition of the Flexi Mold. Continue heating until ready to use.  
    600ml (20 oz.): 3-5 minutes. Use the technique explained above, with the possibility of extending the intervals a few seconds longer.
    1200 ml (40 oz.): 7-10 minutes. In this case, the intervals will be somewhat longer.

The product should be heated in short periods of time of 10-15 seconds, so if we try to save time and heat it for more than 1 minute continuously, the product could burn.

2.- Double boiler or bain-marie method: Place it in a container inside another pot with water. This method keeps the temperature below 100°C (212°F), reducing the risk of burns.

Always stir it during heating to ensure even melting and to avoid overheating your container. Remember to stir it superficially so as not to introduce air and bubbles that will be transferred to the mold, creating imperfections. 
What Materials Can Be Cast with Flexi Mold?

Flexi Mold is versatile and works well with many casting materials including:

    Gypsum, Acrylic Resin, and Plaster: Ideal for decorative items and art projects.
    Resins: We recommend using slow-curing epoxies or polyurethanes only for small parts to avoid overheating.
    Chocolate and sweets: It is food safe, making it perfect for culinary creations. It is certified for food contact, making it ideal for chocolate, fondant and other confectionery projects. Just make sure the material is clean before use.
    Candle and soap wax: Cool before pouring hot materials to ensure faster cooling.

It can even be used to shape unique materials such as polymer clay, ensuring smooth, detailed results. Remember, after molding the clay you must bake it, without a mold, to make it resilient and keep its shape.