mark poulson Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 So, I was thinking...dangerous I know...but, since I spray my molds with cooking spray before I pour or inject them, I was wondering if I could sprinkle the spray with salt, wipe off whatever gets on the mating faces, and then pour/inject them. I figure that the salt would be incorporated into the plastic nearest the surface but I could still have the flexibility and durability of unsalted plastic. Has anyone here tried something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Mark, When I was pouring open molds, I would sprinkle salt or garlic powder in the mold before I poured it. Yes it adheres to the plastic, but the salt melts in the water leaving small pits much like cement that has rock salt embedded in the surface and then washed out. I have never tried it with injection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Man, it's been a long time since I thought about rock salt-finished concrete, and we used to do a lot of that out here in SoCal, where it doesn't freeze. I was hoping the plastic might embed the salt a little. A texture wouldn't be all that bad. I'll try it when I get time, and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 It just might push it all down to the end or work just fine. Interested to learn the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I had similar thoughts of using my scented oils to lube my molds... I know some guys mix it in, but cant help but think most of the scent gets sealed in...... Havnt tried either, the oil isnt expensive but the shipping is! Dont wanna waste any... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Not sure why you would want to coat in salt that would wash/displve off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
