Platinum Silicone Gel?

So, context.

Most platinum silicone toys meant to have objects inserted into them as a part of their functionality, are on the firmer side of objects meant for that. 

TPE in particular, far outclasses it in softness. (Sometimes too soft to be believable, frankly, but the point is if all you care about is squish, TPE wins.)

"Gel" is the general term I'm going to use for platinum silicone that's so soft, it's impractical to ever make a toy from entirely by itself, but it's GREAT if you can somehow use it as a filling.


Which is what I did.

 

Took a few months to trial the material, technique, how it holds up, until we got to the point where I can put it up for sale in good conscience.

Gel is MUCH squishier than even 00-10 Softness silicone. The catch is that it needs an outer layer of firmer stuff, that's not a horrible sticky, fragile mess that attracts lint like a F2P game attracts the worst kinds of players.

 

Trust me, I tried.

Don't do it.

Don't ask for it.

 

There are limits, of course. Because it's so much softer, it's also less structurally sound. Toys that could stand up right before, will just flop over now. 

The shape of the toy also determines whether or not creating the outer layer is even possible to do safely, without risking super thin areas that will rip open because you grabbed it too hard.

Even with caution, a gel cast is just inherently going to be much more fragile. 


This is also possible in Lifeszies, though there needs to be extra care taken to the skinning process. The payoff when it works makes for an amazingly immersive fantasy experience for cheek squish, but by default, the orifices and internal cavities will always be a little firmer to be within safe tolerances.


Lifesizes, due to mass, will sag significantly more.
It's almost inevitable a Gel toy will tear. When this happens, it CAN be repaired, though the result will come with a much firmer binding material that will detract from the appearance and feel if the tear is in a delicate area.


Splitting apart will expose the gel layer underneath. This is safe to touch, but unpleasant. A sealant can rebind the split surfaces, but will create a glossy contrast in addition to being uncomfortably firm to touch.

TL:DR


The Good:

  • Super squishy.
  • Cheek grab.
  • Softer insides.
  • Softer orifices.
  • Yes, you can use it in Lifesizes.

 

The Bad:

  • MUCH more likely to rip
  • Floppy toys, won't stand upright.
  • Limited applicable toys.