Easy way to water proof?

TechnoCheese

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Is there any chance this is non toxic?
I’m about to make a super cute hide for my beardie, and it would be cool if I could make one for Curtis too!
 

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100% silicon is ok after it is cured but the mineral spirits I don't think is but it should all evaporate but I'm not sure maybe some one will know better then me if nothin else I would think you would be waiting a long time for all the VOCs to be all te way gone
But over all I don't think I would try it myself
 

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If you do try this, make sure you use "food grade" silicone as some construction silicone has additives that are toxic. Also I would recommend doing it outside or under a fume hood because it will release concentrated acetic acid as it dries which is not great to breath. (acetic acid is basically really concentrated vinegar)
 

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If you do try this, make sure you use "food grade" silicone as some construction silicone has additives that are toxic. Also I would recommend doing it outside or under a fume hood because it will release concentrated acetic acid as it dries which is not great to breath. (acetic acid is basically really concentrated vinegar)

Definitely!
 

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