In retrospect, maybe I should have used less paint when coloring the caulk to fill the molds. Or maybe it was a case of impatience killing the project.  Regardless, the caulk did work well when using re inker and with no coloring, but the molds that had caulk with paint mixed .in, weren’t really a winner. I had a really difficult time getting it out of the molds and tore the caulking to the point they were unusable. It did still feel tacky when I was removing it, so if I had maybe waited another twelve hours, they might have been savable.  The caulk does make really interesting lacework when used in the molds and I will continue to practice until I have a system that definitely works.  A weird side note.  I must be really truly and completely out of shape because my arms are killing me from scraping and scraping and scraping to ensure all of the holes are filled and there is no excess on top of the molds.  Isn’t that kind of pathetic? I need to start lifting weights and by weights, I mean the puppy.  I’m not giving in on this project as I see real potential for it.  It does really look great when used on a stencil.  I know the paint works for this.  it does make the stencil really hard to clean, but it’s a small price to pay when you get such great texture.  Back to the craft room for another round of how many coloring agents will I need to try before I get the right mix?

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