How to clean silicone molds

After completing any amazing epoxy resin project, all you are left with is a stunning piece of resin but a dirty and sticky silicone mold . No matter how you try to keep your resin molds clean of either resin or dust, they are always dirty.

Cleaning resin molds is cost-effective and can extend their life.

How to clean silicone molds?

There are a few effective methods you can use to clean silicone molds. In general, you can use these methods as many times as you want before and after working with epoxy.

Clean the molds before use.

Starting your resin project with clean molds is mandatory, even when purchasing new molds; Clean them before use to get rid of dust and unwanted particles so you can always produce a high quality finish. 

Let's see how silicone molds are cleaned before using them

 Use a clean, soft brush.

Silicone molds can generally be cleaned easily with a soft brush or makeup brush, a tool you have in your home at all times (make sure it's a clean brush).

warm water

When starting with a new piece resin , make sure that the resin molds are clean. If you have already cleaned them before and want to use them again, it is best to clean them again; the molds may look clean but there may be dust that is not visible to the eye. Warm soapy water makes the surface of silicone molds smooth and flexible, allowing you to remove any resin that was previously stuck to the mold and preventing dust from collecting on the mold.       
*Do not use hot water, only warm water.

Use adhesive

Clean a mold with the sticky side of the tape and it will get rid of any dust, mica or glitter. Fast, easy and readily available everywhere.

How to clean molds from non-hardening (sticky) resin

Have you ever made a piece of resin but forgot to follow the proper instructions and ended up with the resin not being fully cured? Don't worry, we suggest you follow the methods below to get rid of this problem

Freeze the mold

We suggest placing silicone mold in the freezer, a few hours will help the uncured resin come out easily. Be sure to wrap silicone mold in a separate sealed plastic bag to prevent it from contaminating food in the freezer. When removing large pieces, use the previous methods to dispose of the rest.

Pros ✔️

• The most effective way
• Easy cleaning
• Uncured resin can be easily removed from the mold when frozen and will not damage silicone mold .
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  Negatives❌

• The method takes a few hours.
• Sometimes the resin will not set easily.
• Use alcohol wipes.
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We have found that alcohol wipes like MEDIWIPES are a very effective and quick way to clean silicone molds whether they are hardened or not. Repeat the process until the mold is completely cleaned like the picture below

How to clean silicone molds from hardened resin

 Cleaning silicone molds when the resin is fully hardened is the easiest and quickest way. Warm water and soap, alcohol wipes are our favorite ways to clean resin molds quickly and easily, and they always work like a charm.

Tips from Woodberg 💡

- Always clean silicone molds before and after use.

- Store molds in clean plastic bags after you are done using them.

- Keep silicone molds of all types away from direct sunlight.

- Do not stack silicone molds on top of each other.

 

Conclusion

All silicone molds, including resin molds and any other materials require special care and storage. You can increase the life of your silicone molds and use them more times than you expected with a good care routine.

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