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Casting Questions

1 - How can I avoid bubbles in my casting?

2 - Is there a way to completely eliminate bubbles from my plastic castings?

3 - What does "post curing" do for a urethane casting?

4 - What is "cure inhibition"?

5 - What is the best release agent for releasing concrete from a rubber mold.

6 - How can I make paint stick to my castings?

7 - How do I remove release agent from my cured urethane casting if I want to prime or paint the casting?

8 - What type of paints can I use on Smooth-On plastic resins and what is the best method for painting my casting?

9 - How many castings can I expect to get out of my rubber mold before it becomes unusable?

10 - How can I add color to liquid rubber or liquid plastics?

11 - How can I make my casting look like marble?

12 - How can I make my casting look like metal?

13 - What kind of fillers can I mix into Smooth-cast resins?

14 - How do I polish Crystal Clear® Plastic?

15 - Is there a way to improve surface finish when casting a rigid or flexible foam?

16 - How much Silc-Pig pigment can I add to silicone?

17 - How much So-Strong pigment can I add to my urethane material?

18 - How do I enlarge or shrink a casting?

19 - What is pressure casting?

20 - My Smooth-On plastic castings are partially cured and are exuding an oil. What is the cause?

21 - What are the effects of cold weather on urethanes or silicones?

22 - What does the term "Shelf Life" of a material mean?

23 - Frequently Asked Questions about Foam

24 - How long will a casting, mask or sculpture made out of silicone rubber last?

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