Working with Milliput pt.1

[@cliffordknowles1296]

Great tutorial. I have been wondering how to dilute milliput. I wasn’t sure if it was water or alcohol that was added. Up to now I have struggled and failed miserably trying to mix it. Your chopping and folding method makes so much sense. I can’t wait to give it a try.

[@ayeda69]

Thank you for this - very informative! I've been experimenting with Milliput and have found it to be very versatile. Your tips are appreciated!

[@SICresinwrks]

Its such a great product!

[@kenc2257]

Very interesting (and informative). Appreciate your detailed explanation of these techniques.

[@DebraTurner-y2q]

Thank you for sharing these very helpful tips. They are so appreciated! I collect vintage and antique metal horse figurines which I usually find on eBay. Unfortunately, they often arrive with broken ears, legs, tails, stirrups, etc. due to insufficient packing, and it is so challenging to try to save them and carefully reattach broken copper, gold, or silver plated pot metal parts securely so the broken parts stay together and the repair is not noticeable or distracting. Unlike porcelain or ceramic, the metal parts rarely fit back together seamlessly after breaking because they often bend or distort a bit before they finally break. It is almost impossible to find a silversmith who can or will take on restoring and replating pot metal figurines, probably due to the inconsistent and unpredictable content of the base metal, not to mention the price (likely justified) for that kind of work. Thinning the milliput a little so it can bridge hairline cracks on some of my repaired horses sounds like it may be just the solution I've been looking for on some pieces. One in particular has a front leg repair that I did years ago (with Devcon 2 Ton epoxy) and I can't wait to try this to fill the crack where the repair still shows so it displays nicely again.

[@SICresinwrks]

Great tips for milliput, my first package i definitely touched one then the other and had it cure and ruin part of it. Its an absolutely wonderful product, ive fixed and made so many things with it

[@DaveHutchinson86]

Thanks for the in-depth video. Did you use a tile to mix the Milliput on? If so did you paint the tile with something to make sure the Milliput doesn't stick to the surface as much.

[@marsgitar]

Yes, I use ceramic tiles to mix my epoxy putties. I don't treat or coat them with anything.

[@susanepstein5874]

@@marsgitarThanks so much for the video. Do you think mixing miliput on a silicone mat could work well?

[@marsgitar]

@@susanepstein5874 I tend to think it might not be a good way to go. The silicone is soft and non-stick. You need a little sticking while mixing so the paste doesn't slide around while trying to mix it. As long as you scrape off the unused portion of what you've mixed you shouldn't have a problem wiping the Milliput off.

[@michaelmcgee8543]

Yes!

[@wademackey1098]

Really enjoying your videos. Some of your links go to 404 page not found. Would love to give some business to the people you link. Thanks

[@marsgitar]

I fixed some of the links. Please try again.

[@MrBritrider]

Milliput has poor sticking ability on carved wood. It certainly will not stop a small water leak in a plastic pipe either.