How do I make paint stick to platinum silicone?

The fact that almost nothing sticks to platinum silicone is usually a desirable quality. However, it means that most paints will not stick to it, either. We have a paint base system available for our platinum silicone rubbers (like Dragon Skin or Ecoflex) called Psycho Paint™. This is a translucent base that our Silc Pig™ silicone pigments can be added to.

Psycho Paint can be applied with a regular brush or can be thinned down with a solvent like our NOVOCS Gloss or NOVOCS Matte silicone solvents and sprayed through an air brush. Below is a video on how to use Psycho Paint:

Disclaimer

This FAQ article is offered as a guideline and offers possible solutions to problems encountered during mold making and casting. No warranty is implied and it is up to the end user to determine suitability for any specific application. Always refer to the provided Technical Bulletins (TB) & Safety Data Sheets (SDS) before using any material. A small scale test is suggested to determine suitability of any recommendation before trying on a larger scale for any application.