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Silicone rubbers are a commonly used mold-making, prototyping and industrial application material of today and are grouped into two categories: tin-cure and platinum-cure. For the purpose of this blog, we will be talking about silicones with respect to mold-making and casting. While both of these types of silicones can be used to make molds, their application and ease of use depends on a few different factors. You might hear another term used to describe these types of silicones and that is RTV, which stands for room temperature vulcanizing, meaning these silicones cure at room temperature. 

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We were commissioned by a local company to make a foam prop tire and here is a video breakdown of how we did it! Links to products we used are below: Smooth-On EZ Brush Vac Bag Silicone USG FGR 95 Plaster Continuous Strand Fiberglass Mat Smooth-On Brush-On 50 Urethane Rubber Black Urethane Tint Teflon Mold Release Smooth-On FlexFoam-iT III

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Wondering what to get the artist in your life? Check out our holiday gift guide below! We have suggestions for essential items to equip an artist studio, as well as materials for someone who may be wanting to try a certain art medium but isn't sure where to start. ACCESSORIES FOR AN ARTIST STUDIO These are items we can't live without in our studio. Whether your gift recipient is an established artist or just getting started, we guarantee these items will help make their lives easier and their processes more smooth! 1. Heat gun and/or Blow Dryer - perfect for...

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Need a solvent for project cleanup but not sure which one to use? Read on! Screen shot or save our comparison chart for future use too. PLEASE NOTE: All solvents listed here are flammable and/or combustible so please use caution and always refer to SDS for complete information before use. ACETONE - Still the best solvent for cleaning up polyesters, epoxies and polyurethanes. - A great de-greaser- NOT to be used for cleaning up plastics or silicones, as acetone will often partially dissolve them.- Will also dissolve styrofoam! Note: If you are sculpting with styrofoam and don’t want to use...

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Colder weather brings its challenges to resin work. Here are some tips for getting your resin to cure better in the cold!  

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