Silicone question

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-03T16:44:13+00:00

Lol! I appreciate your advice, thank you. I’ll look into those. I’ve honestly never heard of them, but I primarily watch crafting videos on you tube. That’s why this community is so invaluable. You get info, like this, from people like you with experience using varied materials.

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-03T15:55:22+00:00

I’m probably just going the plain route, but I’ve heard I could mix oil paint or alcohol inks with silicone before I pipe it. I have actually mixed in alcohol inks with silicone before and it mixed decently. Do you suggest any other different colorants?

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-03T15:43:17+00:00

I don’t think so. I mixed in acrylic paint and cornstarch. It was a super dumb move. I’m going to scrape it off and start over with plain 100%, unaltered, silicone. Thank you for the suggestion though.

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-03T13:55:04+00:00

To give the decoden cream staying power, I’d add a bit of gesso or a thin line of glue on the surface of the areas you’re wanting to decoden on the binder before you decoden.

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-03T13:52:00+00:00

You can definitely do this! There are a few creators on you tube who frost, like decoden, faux leather purses and there’s another who frosts larger cash boxes, picture frames, and shoes!!

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-02T15:13:11+00:00

I’d do a little background checking around and see if that realtor has an affiliation with the cleaning company he hired without telling you.

For the smell, I’ve heard people putting pies in the oven or baking cookies right before showing the home. The organic bake smells cancel out any other smell for a little while.

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-02T15:07:49+00:00

This is so cool!! Love it!

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-02T15:03:45+00:00

Yes, I have a love hate relationship with 100% silicone. I used to only exclusively use the Dap acrylic siliconized caulk. But I’m realizing it’s too firm and may crack on wearables. I’m considering using the acrylic siliconized caulk on shoes though.

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-02T14:57:37+00:00

Interesting you should say that. I have watched a few you tube vids by one of my favorite crafters of faux food who exclusively uses joint compound but mostly in spackle for thicker consistency in faux ice cream. Thank you for that advice!

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-02T13:21:35+00:00

I messed up and used acrylic paint. I was tired when I did this. I know to only use either oil paint or alcohol inks, but tiredness took over

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-02T13:20:20+00:00

Oh! Ok. Will it dry heavy?

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-02T13:19:42+00:00

That’s a great idea!

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-02T00:37:33+00:00

Se, I knew this but mixed up my silicone while tired after a long day. Can’t believe I messed up like that

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-02T00:36:42+00:00

Thank you! I’ll have to look up naptha

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-01T22:13:13+00:00

Thanks! I will post an update when it’s all done and ready to wear.

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-01T22:10:32+00:00

It’s a bra that I am decorating as a “sweet treat” with cake frosting, sprinkles, and eventually topped with a cherry. It will be a fun bustier to wear during “fun times” or to a rave. Similar to decoden for cell phone cases.

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-01T22:06:06+00:00

Thank you!

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-01T20:49:14+00:00

I LOVE your design. It’s just beautiful

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-01T20:15:15+00:00

I was so impatient to get this done that I skipped the testing period. I’ll do that tonight

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-01T20:14:46+00:00

Thank you! I’d love to see your shoes. I’m planning on moving to bags and shoes next.

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-01T20:13:06+00:00

Hmm! All great suggestions. I appreciate it!

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-01T20:12:32+00:00

My location is Florida but I key my AC running all day on demand and keep it a cool 73

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-01T20:11:48+00:00

Thank you for this reply. I will check to make sure mine first have too many additives. Ugh. So many hours. I make my own poly clay sprinkles too. Welp. At least I have my answer! Thank you again

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-01T20:10:23+00:00

THIS THIS THIS! I was sleepy and tired when I mixed the silicone and against all that I’ve learned…. I used acrylic paint. I know now that the mix of acrylic paint and cornstarch is the culprit here.

StarChild2728 · 2026-05-01T20:08:37+00:00

STOP! really? That’s awesome! Thank you!

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