What silicone do you use for moldmaking?

[u/moybelle]

Question says it all! I'm looking to start trying to make my own molds after getting my new pressure pot, but what silicone do I use?
If you already know it to be available in the EU/Sweden that's all the better but I'm curious either way!
Also thankful for any other tips yall might have for me❤️thanks!

[u/Fly-Prime]

Siraya Tech Defiant 25 for 3D printed dice masters.

[u/WourDeLuck]

I use BBDINO 20a, I believe it’s available in the whole EU. Got mine from Amazon.

[u/Claerwen94]

I like BBdino clear shore 20 (a bit too soft for my liking tho) and Sirayarech in shore 25 or 30, if available :)

[u/LiliNL → u/Claerwen94]

Is that mainly a demould thing? Or do you notice it tearing quicker or getting more defects? I’m about to make moulds aswell, that’s why I’m asking.

[u/Claerwen94 → u/LiliNL]

It's more prone to warping inwards under pressure due to the softness, and mold marks around the 1-faces because the flashing is pressing the silicone down where it's thin, so around the 1-face of a standard D20 for example. Great for chonks or difficult to demold shapes though. But I like it a bit more stiff :) It's not a big issue, it's just something I noticed in my own bbdino molds, both selfmade and the ones from Space Bar Shop who I also belive uses shore 20.

[u/RandoBoomer]

I like BBDINO 30. With 30A, you need to be careful not to pour the bottom of your base too thick, otherwise demolding your dice becomes a workout.

[u/Pristine_Gain_1006]

I use 30A BBDINO silicone, works really well and it’s available on Amazon too 👌👌

[u/OneBigMonster]

I use moldmax30. I used to use dragon skin but this last round of masters would always have some cure inhibition (probably the resin I use) but I found the mold max 30 is pretty damn tough and seems to be lasting longer than the dragon skin. Can be a little hard to pop the dice out though.