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Milliput question

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I have Milliput black, bought it around five years ago, and it was already old when I bought it, (a hind sight thing). Anyway, went to use it this weekend. The neutral colored stick has a crust on the outside. I trimmed the crust off, weighted equal portions and mixed well. First two were rather thick because I forgot about water for thinning. Third turned out great, but after that, I could not get the two to mix properly.

Any hints or help with this stuff?
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I haven't used that stuff for years, but it sounds like the age has gotten to it.
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The last time I used Milliput was probably about 10 years ago. Two new-in-the-box (allegedly) batches in a row were as you describe. Even though I mixed the parts in equal measure, the putty never cured. Five days after application, I was able to scrape the putty off with a fingernail. It had the consistency of dried toothpaste.

I binned the remains of the putty, switched to Aves, and have never looked back.
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Lonewolf wrote:The last time I used Milliput was probably about 10 years ago. Two new-in-the-box (allegedly) batches in a row were as you describe. Even though I mixed the parts in equal measure, the putty never cured. Five days after application, I was able to scrape the putty off with a fingernail. It had the consistency of dried toothpaste.

I binned the remains of the putty, switched to Aves, and have never looked back.
"Beware the Milliputians, for they shall tempt thee as a Jezebel with promises of honey and figs and sure sculpts. Verily, I say unto you, their bonds shall crumble like sand and ash and they shall forsake you in your moment of need, for they are not Aves."

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Post by duck »

I've heard good things about milliput, that's why I bought it. But with all the troubles this stuff has been, I will stick with Aves. Pretty sure the sample I bought back in '06 still has some left,
. The paste that came with it is still good. Did a better job than the milliput did.
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Lt. Z0mBe wrote:
Lonewolf wrote:The last time I used Milliput was probably about 10 years ago. Two new-in-the-box (allegedly) batches in a row were as you describe. Even though I mixed the parts in equal measure, the putty never cured. Five days after application, I was able to scrape the putty off with a fingernail. It had the consistency of dried toothpaste.

I binned the remains of the putty, switched to Aves, and have never looked back.
"Beware the Milliputians, for they shall tempt thee as a Jezebel with promises of honey and figs and sure sculpts. Verily, I say unto you, their bonds shall crumble like sand and ash and they shall forsake you in your moment of need, for they are not Aves."

~Instructions 4:13, The Book of Aves

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Lt. Z0mBe wrote:
"Beware the Milliputians, for they shall tempt thee as a Jezebel with promises of honey and figs and sure sculpts. Verily, I say unto you, their bonds shall crumble like sand and ash and they shall forsake you in your moment of need, for they are not Aves."

~Instructions 4:13, The Book of Aves

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