LOL thanks... Every name I tried was used and I kept getting the "This name is in use" message...
I still think I need a couple more coats on my mold for it to hold up under use. So it will probably be around 12 coats total by the time it's done. Hubby said he thinks it's ready to peel off the bottle *now*, but I am not that confident yet...
The very first coat I let dry for about 3 or 4 hours. I could tell that it was really good and dry. It wasn't squishy or sticky at all, so I felt ok with putting the second coat on. Then I went to bed and let it dry overnight.
The mold builder turns kinda like a clear yellowish color when it's dry. When I see that, I kinda touch it to make sure it feels dry, then apply the next coat. I have a little space heater that I sat on the table next to the mold to help it dry. I'm probably just wasting electricity though because it really doesn't take very long for it to dry at all. You'll be able to tell when it's ok for the next coat.
In my picture, the mold is dry, so you can see what color it turns once it is built up with layers of the mold builder.
The product I am using is actually called "Mold Builder, and it's made by Castin' Craft. It's in a while lil' tub with a purple label. I bought it at Michael's and it was $12.99. There is a picture of it that someone on CC posted of it, either in this thread or the other sugar bottle thread.
I still think I need a couple more coats on my mold for it to hold up under use. So it will probably be around 12 coats total by the time it's done. Hubby said he thinks it's ready to peel off the bottle *now*, but I am not that confident yet...
The very first coat I let dry for about 3 or 4 hours. I could tell that it was really good and dry. It wasn't squishy or sticky at all, so I felt ok with putting the second coat on. Then I went to bed and let it dry overnight.
The mold builder turns kinda like a clear yellowish color when it's dry. When I see that, I kinda touch it to make sure it feels dry, then apply the next coat. I have a little space heater that I sat on the table next to the mold to help it dry. I'm probably just wasting electricity though because it really doesn't take very long for it to dry at all. You'll be able to tell when it's ok for the next coat.
In my picture, the mold is dry, so you can see what color it turns once it is built up with layers of the mold builder.
The product I am using is actually called "Mold Builder, and it's made by Castin' Craft. It's in a while lil' tub with a purple label. I bought it at Michael's and it was $12.99. There is a picture of it that someone on CC posted of it, either in this thread or the other sugar bottle thread.
I think is the same stuff I saw at Michaels...I think I will buy it. I was thinking on ordering other molding stuff on-line, but it's very expensive. If this works that's what I'll use.
your first attempt and look how good you did!!! you must show us the cake when you do it.
