Milliput

[Simpo Two]

I bought some white Milliput last week and decided to do a test before using it for real.

Cut off two little bits, kneaded and rolled them around in my fingers until I reckoned they were mixed, then pressed it onto some wood. That was about 18 hours ago and it's still not hard - I can make nail marks in it.

How long does it take to set, or is the batch duff or does it just need even more mixing?

[Super Sonic]

It should be set by now, the white is the hardest to mix though as the two parts are a very similar colour. Can it still be kneaded?

[Simpo Two]

No, but I can push a fingernail 1-2mm into it.

[Simpo Two]

Mixed up another test about an hour ago. Can't mix it any more than that, so we'll see in the morning...!

[Simpo Two]

Yep that worked. So you just have to mix it twice as much as you think you do.

Surprised it doesn't come with any instructions, just two tubes in a box and not much on the outside of the box.

Does Milliput have any competitors?

[Zad]

Only things like Greenstuff, which costs a fortune.

https://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/55-green-stuff

On my Milliput box (maybe 2 years old) it says:

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix equal quantities of the two sticks by rolling and kneading for at least 5 mins until the colour is uniform and free from streaks. Milliput becomes rock hard in 3-4 hours at normal room temperature. Store in cool, dry conditions. Further instructions and product information can be found on our website www.milliput.com

[Simpo Two]

Ha, on the back of my box is a big white label with a barcode on it - and the instructions underneath!

I've set about the new lump with a disk sander and it takes a very good finish, so it bodes well.

[Skii]

Wonderful stuff. I filled a chip on porcelain sink basin with it years moons ago, still looks like the day I did it !