bass01 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Does anybody know if the powder to keep the molds separated when vulcanizing is just Talcum Baby Powder ? I thought I had heard that? Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Talcum Baby Powder might work but not the same. the powder I have, it is called industrial talc. no perfume like in baby powder. Some things in baby powder could mess up the mold. i don't know what the directions you have but I assume you have to heat the mold, unknown material in the baby powder could burn or ignite and mess up the mold. I am erring on the side of caution here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I have used baby powder a lot on replica molds . Just powder it heavy then blow off the excess so that there are no visible lumps or anything as a precaution . Powder the part to be molded as well . Take your time those things are tricky download the proceedure and study it . Toss it around in your mind before you jump on it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass01 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks Guys I have done them before but I didn't get any powder with the new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpNoodle Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Make sure you get the talcum based powder. Some are corn starch based. Some are a mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
