Outstanding tips in this video. I was concerned after a few tests when my block became yellowed. After purchasing a new one, I am glad to have seen this video before remolding and ruining yet another block. Thanks again.
You know what would prob help you pop them outta your molds? An air nozzle with a long tip. Stick it down the end to the bottom and give it a few blasts of air to force it out :-) haven't made gel before but it works with a lot of other things.
Thank you so much for this video. i just recently bought two 16inch long blocks and wanted tips on how to melt and mold it properly. this is a HUGE help. you're awesome dude.
jarrett davis I have recently switched to using a giant crock pot instead of an oven. My whole mold fits inside of it so I just cook it in the mold. The oven worked good but it was hard to control the temp, which means yellow blocks. My first run in the crock/roaster went well. I filled the air space between the crock pot walls and the mold with sand in hopes it would act as a heatsink for a nice even steady convection. Seemed to work decent.
Love your vids! keep up the great work. You are so full of information and I love waking up to a weekend catching up on all the cool things you come up with!
Next time, before you pour the liquid in the mould, spray the mould with cooking spray, then it will come out nicely and easy, so you don't struggle!Just a little tip!
Awesome video thanks for posting this should really help[ me out after I make my Ballistic Gel for the first time and have to go thru this procedure to form another gel block
Thanks so much my friend, excellent video I would concur with what one of the other gentleman said on here! Best damn video I've ever seen on remelting ballistic gelatin!! As a matter fact it came out looking better than it does when you get the stuff out of the box from Ballistics Gel !! Again good job great video
How about using a finer mesh on top of the mold and make a basket with it and put the mold in the oven. Then feed in pellets of waste gel into the basket and top it up as it melts. Also, you could put large headed screws in the base of the mold with a bead of high temp gasket goo around the flat side. It should hold the liquid then just remove the screws and it should fall out and replace the screws.
You can just melt it straight in the mold. It's not necessary to melt it in sections like that and then transfer it. You just need to spend a few extra minutes cleaning the used gel of fragments. Backing off on the temp to just above melting point will also help to keep it clear and as you see, impurities will fall to the bottom over time and not affect performance of the gel. Also, making the mold ever so slightly wedge-shaped helps with extraction and likewise will not affect performance in any meaningful way. Make the mouth 1/4" larger at the mouth than the bottom.
Great video! I was thinking that, to ease removal, would you be able to put a tray in the bottom? Similar in concept to that silly 'Perfect Meatloaf' pan on TV, but flush with the bottom. Just a thought, it's worth what you paid for it. Keep the videos coming!
How about using vibration on the mold to allow the bubbles to rise? Something like an orbital sander (without sandpaper) pressed to the side of the mold. How about lining the mold with foil?
Wow, looks like a lot of work. Are you able to add more clear gel to your blocks during the melting process to make up for losing any that you lose in this process?
Absolutely. In fact, when I purchased these two 6"x6"x16" I also purchased an additional smaller block to use as future filler material. I also save all the nasty stuff I cut out in case I want to use it later for something that doesn't require visual aesthetics. And yes, it is a lot of work. They also suggest a large crock-pot, which would probably be easier. Haven't tried it though. Thanks for watching my friend.
As far as I know the professional way is to suspend your gel pot in near boiling water, which gives you a simple and fool proof way of keeping the temperature down while everything slowly melts. But that was the natural product, maybe others need a different temp.
Awesome video .... But why not just melt the small pieces in the mold to begin with ? Then you would not have to transfer into the mold and worry about the bubbles. I don't recall you saying why so I was just wondering.
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This gel has been used previously or the impurities wouldn't be there. Do they sell this at a reduced price from the "virgin" gel?
Can they be melted in an oven used for cooking (aka the wife's oven) or do they recommend that you don't melt it in something you don't plan on dedicated solely to the process?
I noticed a) the oven is outside, and b) there was quite a bit of smoke being produced. Is this something that should NOT be attempted in my kitchen? Is there a lot of smell or volatile odors produced when doing this?
I have only used real ballistics gel, so im not sure this will work or not for you... Real gel appears to be more delicate then what you have here, so this should definitely work for you. Gently peel the top edges away from the mold, then take a plastic ruler with smooth and thin edges, wet it with water. Gently go around the edge of the gel block to loosed it up. At this point take a thin tube, copper tubing works well, and stick it between the gel and the mold at one end. Take the mold and place it upside down but do not block the tube. Gravity should do the rest of the work. Again it seems like the stuff you are using is much tougher, but if using real gel you need to be more gentle or it will rip so the above is very useful.
Have you tried melting down all of your "contaminated" gel, then skimming, decanting, and straining it with much finer mesh to see how clean you can get it?
elektro3000 The contaminates that make it hazy are tiny and the gel is too thick to filter. Heat also causes it to darken, yellow. The chunks of lead that don't strain out simply settle to the bottom and aren't an issue.
I just throw it all in in one big piece and come back in a couple of hours. I don't stand there "managing" it. It will all melt just fine in time. I have better things to do.
completely off topic almost.....but that tinfoil trick you did to control the temp.......imma try that when i do my roasting and broiling of wild game, i cook everything in the oven in a casserole dish, and you my friend, have possibly just made me a more astetic chef, i wont be blacking anything by accident now me thinks!!!!! i sometimes burn my spices on top when i broil, but imma try that tinfoil just below the elemnt....
Yeah, I'll get right on that. Currently it's 1 degree outside and my range is under at least 2 feet of hard frozen snow. Please have patience my friend. Spring is coming. I hope. :)
Sorry... I really love your Vid.... but that wire mesh isn't going to do squat at filtering out that unburnt gun powder that's melted into the bottom of your molds.
What's the total bake time? What's smoking? Does repeated reheating cause any change in the consistency of the gel? Using some mould release will help with getting the gel from the mould form. Silicone spray without a petroleum base would be my best guess.
REMOVE BUBBLES?? Put a plate on top, with a Thin coat along edges, and a VACUUM HOLE ..Use Vacuum, and Create Vacuum in container...BUBBLE should Rise Quickly..
Outstanding tips in this video. I was concerned after a few tests when my block became yellowed. After purchasing a new one, I am glad to have seen this video before remolding and ruining yet another block. Thanks again.
You know what would prob help you pop them outta your molds? An air nozzle with a long tip. Stick it down the end to the bottom and give it a few blasts of air to force it out :-) haven't made gel before but it works with a lot of other things.
MadMetalManiac74 Thanks for the tip. I've tried that a few times and it works well.
Absolutely the best video on ballistic gel molding. Glad I watched and learned. Thanks!!
Thank you sir!
Thank you so much for this video. i just recently bought two 16inch long blocks and wanted tips on how to melt and mold it properly. this is a HUGE help. you're awesome dude.
jarrett davis I have recently switched to using a giant crock pot instead of an oven. My whole mold fits inside of it so I just cook it in the mold. The oven worked good but it was hard to control the temp, which means yellow blocks. My first run in the crock/roaster went well. I filled the air space between the crock pot walls and the mold with sand in hopes it would act as a heatsink for a nice even steady convection. Seemed to work decent.
Love your vids! keep up the great work. You are so full of information and I love waking up to a weekend catching up on all the cool things you come up with!
Next time, before you pour the liquid in the mould, spray the mould with cooking spray, then it will come out nicely and easy, so you don't struggle!Just a little tip!
Impurities, I don't think this is food grade ballistic gel.
@@Scrimm_ any releasing agent will work including veggie oil etc...
Easiest what I have found if you have compressed air it will lift it out
270 F max temp. The cubing is a great idea for faster melting, thank you!
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the great information!
When demolding the gel try using compressed air from a compressor and an air gun attachment.
Wow! very nice, thanks…been thinking of using gel blocks….just to have fun and see what my loads can do,. This was a very informative…thank you!
Awesome video thanks for posting this should really help[ me out after I make my Ballistic Gel for the first time and have to go thru this procedure to form another gel block
Thanks so much my friend, excellent video I would concur with what one of the other gentleman said on here! Best damn video I've ever seen on remelting ballistic gelatin!!
As a matter fact it came out looking better than it does when you get the stuff out of the box from Ballistics Gel !!
Again good job great video
your idea for heat control is genuis
Also you have to figure there was a lot more volume in the high pan and that also contributed to the slower melting.
How about using a finer mesh on top of the mold and make a basket with it and put the mold in the oven. Then feed in pellets of waste gel into the basket and top it up as it melts.
Also, you could put large headed screws in the base of the mold with a bead of high temp gasket goo around the flat side. It should hold the liquid then just remove the screws and it should fall out and replace the screws.
Some non stick baking sheets will solve your "side sticking" problem. :) Thanks for the video. Great information
good job !!
Good video. Thanks.
Great video. Looks like a lot of work. I imagine you will be very particular what ammo you test with your gel blocks, after seeing this.
You could put the gel in the mold and no need to pour it, and to make it easier to remove you can build a mold that comes apart
nice, what do you have planned for the gel blocks?? something interesting I bet??!!
Thanks the first time I've seen it melted . I've always wanted to try some ballistics fell but the price has kept me from it.
Put a couple bricks on the bottom rack. Temps are more even, almost like a pizza stone.
You can just melt it straight in the mold. It's not necessary to melt it in sections like that and then transfer it. You just need to spend a few extra minutes cleaning the used gel of fragments. Backing off on the temp to just above melting point will also help to keep it clear and as you see, impurities will fall to the bottom over time and not affect performance of the gel.
Also, making the mold ever so slightly wedge-shaped helps with extraction and likewise will not affect performance in any meaningful way. Make the mouth 1/4" larger at the mouth than the bottom.
Jamie McCarthy have you tried this?
Hey really hoping to see some 7.62x54r videos from you man. Really love your videos.
surface area also makes a big difference when you melt anything.
They have stuff you're supposed to use to keep it from sticking
Great video! I was thinking that, to ease removal, would you be able to put a tray in the bottom? Similar in concept to that silly 'Perfect Meatloaf' pan on TV, but flush with the bottom. Just a thought, it's worth what you paid for it. Keep the videos coming!
How about using vibration on the mold to allow the bubbles to rise? Something like an orbital sander (without sandpaper) pressed to the side of the mold.
How about lining the mold with foil?
Wow, looks like a lot of work. Are you able to add more clear gel to your blocks during the melting process to make up for losing any that you lose in this process?
Absolutely. In fact, when I purchased these two 6"x6"x16" I also purchased an additional smaller block to use as future filler material. I also save all the nasty stuff I cut out in case I want to use it later for something that doesn't require visual aesthetics. And yes, it is a lot of work. They also suggest a large crock-pot, which would probably be easier. Haven't tried it though. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thank you for your video that's why I don't buy clear ballistic gel !!! Cuz I don't have time for all that !!!
can you blend the chunks of gel to get it to melt faster?
As far as I know the professional way is to suspend your gel pot in near boiling water, which gives you a simple and fool proof way of keeping the temperature down while everything slowly melts.
But that was the natural product, maybe others need a different temp.
MsSomeonenew I have it on my radiator in my room. It melts it without burning it.
is that stuff piosonous in case you want to use whatever your melting it in for something else
What would be cool if you mold was collapsible. Just a few screws and the walls fold away from the gel.
A vibrating tool against the mold for a couple of minutes should help the bubbles out
guydecervens ill borrow one from my wife lol
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Awesome video .... But why not just melt the small pieces in the mold to begin with ? Then you would not have to transfer into the mold and worry about the bubbles. I don't recall you saying why so I was just wondering.
This gel has been used previously or the impurities wouldn't be there. Do they sell this at a reduced price from the "virgin" gel?
Cool
Can they be melted in an oven used for cooking (aka the wife's oven) or do they recommend that you don't melt it in something you don't plan on dedicated solely to the process?
What about spraying it with PAM? and what kind of dipping sauce do you suggest?
Maybe ponzu or BBQ or a nice remalad...?
I noticed a) the oven is outside, and b) there was quite a bit of smoke being produced. Is this something that should NOT be attempted in my kitchen? Is there a lot of smell or volatile odors produced when doing this?
Hat is actually a giant gummy candy!
Maybe making the mold with slightly sloping sides (a bit wider at the top) would make it easier to remove the gel.
Cecil Broom And adding a bit of lube like oil or silicone spray
Use a air gun set to low pressure and blow air in around the edge and invert mold... should pop right out.
I have only used real ballistics gel, so im not sure this will work or not for you...
Real gel appears to be more delicate then what you have here, so this should definitely work for you.
Gently peel the top edges away from the mold, then take a plastic ruler with smooth and thin edges, wet it with water. Gently go around the edge of the gel block to loosed it up. At this point take a thin tube, copper tubing works well, and stick it between the gel and the mold at one end. Take the mold and place it upside down but do not block the tube. Gravity should do the rest of the work.
Again it seems like the stuff you are using is much tougher, but if using real gel you need to be more gentle or it will rip so the above is very useful.
10:26....Drops it back into the mold😂😂😂😂
Does it stinks?
Have you tried melting down all of your "contaminated" gel, then skimming, decanting, and straining it with much finer mesh to see how clean you can get it?
elektro3000 The contaminates that make it hazy are tiny and the gel is too thick to filter. Heat also causes it to darken, yellow. The chunks of lead that don't strain out simply settle to the bottom and aren't an issue.
After you extract the bullet, can you reuse the gel by heating it again for future ballistic tests? Just curious.
yes
280 Degrees is an angle. What should the temperature be?
You've never heard of a double boiler I take it?
I just throw it all in in one big piece and come back in a couple of hours. I don't stand there "managing" it. It will all melt just fine in time. I have better things to do.
why not just melt in the mold?
completely off topic almost.....but that tinfoil trick you did to control the temp.......imma try that when i do my roasting and broiling of wild game, i cook everything in the oven in a casserole dish, and you my friend, have possibly just made me a more astetic chef, i wont be blacking anything by accident now me thinks!!!!! i sometimes burn my spices on top when i broil, but imma try that tinfoil just below the elemnt....
That foil will actually catch on fire and melt, if you do it i would definitely keep an eye on it
Not trying to be that youtube safety guy just thought id let you know, nobody told me and i caught my oven on fire
Mark Moore Tinfoil catching on fire?! Never heard of it...
will you hurry up with the rest of the test please?
Yeah, I'll get right on that. Currently it's 1 degree outside and my range is under at least 2 feet of hard frozen snow. Please have patience my friend. Spring is coming. I hope. :)
from what is this made ? is it hydrogel ?
Robert Balant Techincal grade gelatine. Animal bones.
I bought a 18 qt crockpot for $37 off amazon waaaaaay easier!
Matthew Norris
Do you just pour the molten gel into a plastic mold or what?
do u reuse the dirty stuff of does it get wasted
mackieman2675 If you want it clear you need to remove it. Not a lot of material actually.
is it the gel with 10 or 20 % of gelatin?
Clear Ballistics makes two different types of gel, one is the equivalent of 10% gel and the other is the equivalent of 20% gel.
Use a tin foil liner and dump the pan after the gel sets up. Then just peel the tin foil away. Much easier.
is the mold aluminium
Robert Laovoravit The mold is steel sheet metal.
thanks for the quick reply
Sorry... I really love your Vid.... but that wire mesh isn't going to do squat at filtering out that unburnt gun powder that's melted into the bottom of your molds.
jello...
too bad that is not for eating
What's the total bake time? What's smoking? Does repeated reheating cause any change in the consistency of the gel?
Using some mould release will help with getting the gel from the mould form. Silicone spray without a petroleum base would be my best guess.
REMOVE BUBBLES??
Put a plate on top, with a Thin coat along edges, and a VACUUM HOLE ..Use Vacuum, and Create Vacuum in container...BUBBLE should Rise Quickly..
Ed ash where is he supposed to get some vacuum? Out of his butt?
0:35 I thought you said "to get cocaine," for a second xD