Aqua-resin?

[PHArchivist]

It is mentioned in Sulpting A Galaxy, and cited as a non-toxic, easy-to-use casting medium.

Who knows what about it?

 

[gnrlotto]

http://www.aquaresin.com/index.html

 

[BlindSquirrel]

A California distributor has a quart (2.2 lbs) for $18.00.

AquaResin

That seems pretty reasonable or at least comparable in price to epoxy resin...being non-toxic s a BIG plus.

Anyone tried it?

Edit: Then I check....you have to use BOTH the powder and liquid together. The powder is $78 for 25 lbs (the smallest container). Yike. Looks like I'm still using eopxy resin.

 

[Korbanth]

from the description of Aqua resin, it looks more like a GELCOAT...

I wonder if one can mix it up (powder and liquid) and just use it as normal casting resin...you know, pouring into a silicone mold and demolding, I wonder if it works for that function?

 

[DAVIDYR1]

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from the description of Aqua resin, it looks more like a GELCOAT...

I wonder if one can mix it up (powder and liquid) and just use it as normal casting resin...you know, pouring into a silicone mold and demolding, I wonder if it works for that function?
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That's basically what it is. It's a high impact 'fiberglass-LIKE' resin that's really strong. I wouldnt use it just as a gelcoat though...as strong as it is, the fiberglass matting is what makes it tough. It's also pretty pricey....and a pain to use...but no odor unlike fiberglass

If you're looking for a great lightweight moldmaking material that's super strong like fiberglass but without the odor...I strongly suggest checking out SHELL SHOCK from Smooth-On. It's really really strong stuff, no odor....easy to use....totally replaces fiberglass and can be used in the home as no crazy vetilation is needed. Shell Shock is also platinum silicone friendly. :thumbsup

David

 

[dano]

A friend of mine told me about this stuff a while back, in the late 80's/ early 90's the BBC tried using this for the tops of the railings around the middle of the East Enders Albert Square set, during the cold snaps at the the start of the year they all froze up and cracked. According to my friend it disrupted filming because they just started shattering as they were recording.

I like the sound of that shell shock stuff though.

 

[Cyberman]

I to am very interested in finding out more about bother materials but particularly shell shock.

Cyb.

 

[BlindSquirrel]

Thanks for the heads-up on Shell Shock. It sounds GREAT and isn't that much more than fiberglass resin (and no toxic fumes, Woo Hoo.)

Here's info

Shell Shock