Ask the Experts Release Q&A

I was wondering if you need any kind of release with the flex molds? I'm thinking for metal clay you'd want to oil them, but what about resin?

- Natlie

Correct—when molding metal clay in the molds, adding a light touch of oil is the way to go. 

When forming shapes using resin, I have found that once cured, the resin just pops out of the molds like ice cubes from an ice-cube tray, no release needed. 

Kato Polyclay™ releases well from the molds when a light spray of water is applied.

- Tammy Honaman, Author, Jewelry-Making Expert and Educator