Question: I measured and mixed my silicone rubber as directed, but did not vacuum the material prior to pouring. My cured rubber mold had many bubbles. Is vacuuming the rubber that important?

Answer: Silicone rubbers are thick and most have a high viscosity. Silicones do not de-air themselves as readily as urethane rubbers and need to be vacuumed to remove entrapped air. Consequently, if you mix and pour silicone rubber that has not been vacuumed, air may be trapped in the mixture as it turns from liquid to solid and these bubbles may show up on the working surface of the... Read More»

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