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How to preserve silicone caulk in tube

I know for DIY hobbyist and crafters with small projects the worst thing is wasted caulk. So wether you are doing home repair or making decoden and clay miniatures like me we all want to be able to not waste caulk.

Here are some neat tools I’ve found to help with this problem.

Twist N Seal Caulk Saver Plug

Twist N Seal Caulk Saver Plug

CAULK SAVERS

Caulk Savers

Caulk Savers

and here is a pic showing how long the caulk savers stem is
Caulk Savers

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Colored Caulk with Lipstick Tutorial

In this tutorial Im going to show you how to color your caulk with lipstick. This idea was given by genny328 on LJ. Ok so lets get started.

Materials Needed

  • Caulk
  • Bag
  • Lipstick

Step 1: Put your caulk in a bag. Im only making a sample batch so I put mine in a mini baggie. By doing this we are limiting air exposure and not allowing the caulk to cure and get hard. This gives you more working time to add color and pipe it.

Colored Caulk Silicone Tutorial

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Colored Caulk Tutorial with Oil Paint

In this tutorial I will show you how to add color to your caulk with oil paint. Im making this tutorial for people who like to make miniatures or decoden , re-ment and stuff like that. Although I know other people who are doing home repair will appreciate this as well.

All you need is some caulk and some oil paint. So lets get started.

Step 1: Put your caulk in a plastic baggie to mix, Im only making a sample batch so you can put yours directly into a piping bag or squeeze bottle. When mixing the caulk you want to minimize the exposure of the caulk to air so it doesnt cure and allows you enough time to blend it and make your creations. Which is why I use a zip lock mini baggie and squeeze out the air, it gives me more working time.

Colored Caulk Silicone Tutorial

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