bazzman wes Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I have already read replies form earlier posts, but still having problems. first is that I let the heated plastic set so the bubbles surface, but more appear as I pour or stir. Also, when I make transparent colors like smoke, the color fades and gets lighter before I have puored it all. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I have already read replies form earlier posts, but still having problems. first is that I let the heated plastic set so the bubbles surface, but more appear as I pour or stir. Also, when I make transparent colors like smoke, the color fades and gets lighter before I have puored it all. Thanks. How are you heating? (hot plate, micro, presto). What are you stirring with? Are you stirring fast and hard or just light enough to mix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzman wes Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I am heating with a Microwave, stirring with an old butter knife, and probably stirring to aggressively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Try to get your hands on a piece of round stock aluminum, it will create less bubbles. I also use an old butter knife and use a piece of round stock when I want to make some without any bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzman wes Posted October 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Thanks BBK, I will give it a try. Any solution to the fading of colors or is it just too much cooking time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Sounds like you are "scorching" the plastic. Try heating 1 cup for 1 1/2 minutes stir, then 30 second blasts, stirring in between until pourable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
