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How to Make Molds & Castings (And Live to Tell About It!)
A comprehensive "how-to" guide that covers various aspects and materials used in the mold making and casting process.  Includes step-by-step illustrations and photos on different ways to make a mold of virtually any original model, casting techniques used to make reproductions of originals and over 150 tips on mold making & casting.  Available for only $3.00

VIDEOS - "An Introduction to Mold Making & Casting" - Introduces the viewer to basics including what molds are used for, how to select a mold rubber for your project, what to pour into the finished mold to make a reproduction and much more! Applications: Candle or soap making, sculpture reproduction, special effects, model making, concrete casting, architectural restoration, etc. "Making a Brush-On Mold of a 3-Dimensional Model" - Smooth-On takes the mystery out of reproducing a large
3-dimensional model by making a brush-on rubber mold and support shell to make an exact reproduction of the original.  You’ll learn how to properly apply a sealing agent and release agent, how to properly mix and apply Brush-On 40 mold rubber, how to plan for and apply a support shell so that it releases easily and how to cast into the mold.  This video assumes that you have watched our “Introduction” video.  VIDEOS AVAILABLE IN DVD AND VHS FORMATS FOR $19.95 EACH.

SEMINARS: Mold Making & Casting - We offer informative, two-day intensive instruction on mold making and casting at our facility in Easton, PA.  The course features instruction on a variety of mold making and casting topics with hands-on participation.

Sealing Agents and Release Agents - We manufacture a full range to cover many applications.  Aerosols and Non-Aerosol, Solvent Based or Water Based. . . Made especially for Mold Making and Casting.

KICK IT™ Cure Accelerator - reduces the cure time of most Smooth-On rubber mold compounds from overnight to just a few hours.

SO-Flex™ Universal Flexibilizer - available to soften most Smooth-On rubber and plastic compounds.

In & Out™ II Water Based Concrete Release Agent - economical concentrate for releasing concrete castings from Smooth-On rubber molds. Does not affect surface detail of castings. Prolongs mold life.

Ure-Bond™ 3 Urethane Adhesive - a premium adhesive that repairs torn polyurethane production molds.

Xtend-It™ - Extends the shelf life of unused polyurethanes (liquid rubber and liquid plastic products) after container has been opened.

Silicone™ Thinner, FastCat™ & Thi-Vex™ - Additives for silicone rubber that will reduce mixed viscosity, speed up cure time or thicken the rubber for vertical application.

So-Strong™ Color Tints  in a non-reactive carrier that are compatible with most Smooth-On urethane rubbers and plastics. Pigments are packed in 2 oz. containers and available colors are Red, Black, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Green, Violet and Blue. All colors come in a So-Strong 8-Pack.  Note: Avoid powder pigments or pigments dispersed in oils, resins, polyols or water because they may add moisture to your mix (foaming) or cause cure inhibition of the rubber or plastic product.

Silc Pig™ pigments for tin-cure and platinum-cure silicone rubbers. Now available in flesh tone along with red, yellow, green, blue, black & white.

U-12™ Mold Rinse & Release - an economical “non-soap” based concentrate that is diluted with water and applied to the surface of a rubber mold prior to casting gypsum plasters.