jtexas Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 I made my first silicone mold last night using the tutorial on the board - it worked great, but I failed to read the warnings on the silicone. I worked the the lislicone some with my fingers, then later on removed, cleaned and stored my contact lenses for the night. Put them in this morning, and, talk about pain! Flushed the eyes and they're okay, but I tried again this evening and still no luck! According to the silicone packaging, residues can stay on your hands for days. I'm getting some latex gloves for my next foray into silicone molding! jtw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 Ow, I wear contacts also, but fortunately didnt have this problem. I guess I need to put better precautions & warnings on the tutorials, but I honestly didnt see that one coming maybe something like that lure labeled "Harmful if Swallowed" Seriously though, I think soft contacts are made from a silicone, so your contacts are probably trashed. A warning to all 1 part & 2 part silicones carry catalyzing chemicals that may be harmful until cured, I seriously recommend use an instrument other than your hands, like I did in the tutorial. If you must use your hands, do protect them. Thank you for the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtexas Posted January 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 Hey red, it's an excellent tutorial, and there are contact lense-specific warnings right on the calk tube. I've calked many many times & should've known better :oops: . I appreciate having the benefit of your experience - Keep up the good work. jtw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 I appreciate that tip, I never saw that specific warning myself, a good bit of info to know, for sure. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capecodsmallie Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 Man! glad to hear you're ok. Definitely want to be careful with your eyes. One of the first pours I did using plastisol I was stirring it too fast and ended up getting it on my forehead.Luckily I wear glasses or it would have gotten into my eyes. Instead I just have a weird looking birthmark on my forehead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish_N_Fool Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 LOLOLOL How in da Helllo did you get plastic on your head? An here I thought I felt stupid for burning my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capecodsmallie Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 FNF, I still can't figure it. I guess the plastic was so haot it was like water. When I went to stir I had my head right over the pot and the plastic splattered.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 Here's one for ya....... I used to keep my auto mixer right in front of me; on the other side of my work bench. I had been pouring for a few hours and realized my mixer had not kicked on. It was then I remembered that I had unplugged it to do some work. Well instead of walking around the workbench, I leaned over the hot plates to plug it in. Almost burned my nipple off. That sucker was swollen and purple for a month! I don't know if any of you have ever heard the story that Jeff Foxworthy tells about the guy who got his nipple bitten off by a beaver? Well what he says is true.......that's a new kinda pain right there!! Now I must really feel close to you guys to tell you THAT one. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capecodsmallie Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 Chris, That's a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 That must of sucked for you. im sorry for you but glad it wasnt me. I have burned the hell out of my self all over my armes and hands but am certainly thankful not on my nipple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 I laugh my tail off now when I think about it, but believe me I wasn't laughing then. That was just pure "lack of smarts" on my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 I'm picturing a nice "tribal" design that swirls around & meets at the nipple Reminds me of the time I thought water based food coloring would make a nice addition to my hot plastic.......... picture pouring water into a hot deep fryer....yeah the kitchen walls had nice new green speckled finish. I didnt care about my face & arms cause I knew the wife was gonna kill me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 I feel better now Red. I remember thinking I could get that inch of hardener build-up out of quart size bottles by putting them in the dishwasher. :oops: I spent half a day cleaning the dishwasher walls, racks, etc. etc. etc. My wife wouldn't eat from anything but paper plates for a week! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 Oh what our ladies put up with I remember seeing a guestbook entry on funnyfarms website, from his girl, she said something like: "Funnyfarm, please come take your lures out of the kitchen, the dishes dont wanna play with them anymore" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
