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Is Hydrocal stronger than plaster of Paris?
Hydrocal is much stronger than plaster of paris. It also takes lots more detail, and most of all does not ‘slough off’ like plaster of paris. That is important for a long life scenery base. The sloughing of plaster results in lots of dust and chips on a continuous basis.
Is Sculptamold waterproof?
Sculptamold dries exceptionally white, with a matte finish. Once it is dry, Sculptamold can be sawed, sanded, smoothed, carved, or nailed. Surfaces can be decorated with any paint. Sculptamold is not waterproof, but a finished piece can be made water resistant with clear lacquer, varnish, or gloss acrylic.
How strong is Hydrocal plaster?
Ideal for patterns, figurines, commercial casts, and sculpture. It is not for making outer or mother molds, and it is not recommended for outdoor use. Designed for strength and casting detail. Hydrocal is 30% to 40% harder than casting plaster and works much like plaster in mixing, pouring, and setting.
How do you use lightweight Hydrocal?
The mix ratio of Lightweight Hydrocal is 5 parts Hydrocal to 2 parts water (1 1/4 cups Hydrocal to 1/2 cup water).
What is the hardest plaster?
HYDRO-STONE – One of the hardest and strongest of all gypsum cements.
What is Sculptamold made of?
This white, non-toxic, cellulose-based compound combines the best features of clay, plaster, and papier mâché. Sculptamold is lightweight like papier mâché, but it does not shrink….Bag. 3 lbs. 1.36 kg. Bag. 25 lbs. 11.34 kg. Bag. 50 lbs. 22.68 kg.
| Bag | 3 lbs | 1.36 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Bag | 50 lbs | 22.68 kg |
How long does it take Sculptamold to dry?
Sculptamold is usually ready to paint in less than 2 hours, often less than an hour, and takes at least a day to dry to the point where the ‘paint while wet’ technique we use no longer works. If it has completely dried, you can spray it with ‘wet water’ (water and dish washing detergent) to re-moisten the surface.
How long does Hydrocal take to cure?
If you want the plaster to be thoroughly cured before de-molding (for figurines, etc.), wait until it feels warmish and dry. This can take up to 24 hours or more for a thick surface.
How hot does Hydrocal get?
The maximum temperature at which USG Hydrocal A-11 Gypsum Cement molds are safe from calcination is 120 °F (49 °C). With substantial free water in the mold, a higher drying temperature can be used without difficulty. As drying progresses, the temperature must be reduced to prevent calcination.
What is the lightest plaster?
Perlite cement plaster
Perlite cement plaster is thermal and sound insulating, fire retardant, and extremely lightweight—weighing approximately 60% less than ordinary sand plaster.
How can I make my gypsum stronger?
- Step 1: Prepare the Work Area. Cover you work area with a layer of newsprint to prevent the plaster from sticking to important surfaces.
- Step 2: Mix Water and Glue. Place 1 1/4-cup water in a plastic mixing bowl.
- Step 3: Add the Plaster. Slowly pour 2 cups of plaster of Paris into the water.
- Step 4: Rest and Mix.
What is the most durable plaster?
Unlike wallpaper, Venetian plaster will never strain or tear. And unlike paint, it will never fade or flake. It is more durable than traditional plaster because of the natural stone, which gives the finish great hardness.
What type of gypsum is Hydrocal?
type III gypsum
What do you mean by ‘hydrocal’? Give its uses. It is the type III gypsum product called DENTAL STONE used for model preparation.
Can you cast with Sculptamold?
AMACO® Sculptamold® models like clay and sets up plaster hard in 30 minutes. Sculptamold® is like papier maché in that this cellulose compound is lightweight and does not shrink. Unlike papier maché, it may be modeled and cast with ease.
Can you paint Sculptamold when wet?
Scuptamold takes paint when wet or dry but the characteristics of paint application are different. Latex or enamel paints and most acrylic paints should be applied once the Scultamold is dry while water-based paints can be applied wet or dry with different effects. We use Woodland Scenics paints.
How do you seal Hydrocal?
Apply a heavy coat and let it dull down; then wipe off excess by rubbing across the grain. After wood filler has set overnight, apply a coat of a clear acrylic sealer and allow to dry. Sand the pat- tern or model and apply several coats of a clear lacquer. parting compound when cut 10 to 1 with distilled water.