ImPRESSive Putty -6oz Silicone-like Mold Making Reusable Molds

Description

Re-Usable Mold Putty:
C
an be applied directly to almost any model; capturing the finest detail and curing within minutes. Impressive Putty can be used to make molds of sculptures, prototypes, candles, picture frames, life castings, coins, etc. You can cast wax, clay, urethane, epoxy, low melt plastics, low melt metal, and a variety of resins into Re-Usable Mold Putty.
And unlike any other mold making material, you can remelt the putty
and use it over and over.
Important note:
The activator is important for solidifying the mold and useful as a built in mold release, but it will slowly leak out of the mold over time. Any extra activator on the mold surface can be removed with a sponge or dry cloth before pouring in your casting material, whether it is resin, wax, soap, low melt metal, etc.. The mold should be cast as soon as possible if you want to avoid the leakage.
If the activator is not properly cleaned off the mold, it is possible for resins and other casting materials to become discolored by the mold (but does not seem to effect the quality of the cast.)
Protocast 85R works great with a clean mold, Along with other quick curing resins. Most epoxies, silicones, urethanes, soaps, and waxes will work great...with amazing details.
ImPRESSive Putty Works great with the following casting materials:
Soap molds
Plastics or resin castings
Wax casting (Candles, Encaustics, Crayons)
Paper Mache molds and casting
Epoxy Casting (resin or putty)
Polyester
Push molds using Clays
Polymer Clay push molds
ComposiMold can also be poured into a mold.
We found very very low melt metals (less than 200 farenheit) work with a chilled mold, as well as hot glue and other low melting point materials.
The Impressive Putty does not seem to work well with plaster, hydrocal, or concrete type materials. It is
has not
been certified to be used with food yet.
How to use ImPRESSive Putty
Heat
Place the Putty in an oven safe bag.
Add 2 drop of the Activator to the bag.
Close the bag with an oven safe plastic tie.
Heat the Putty in the microwave until completely melted (see estimated microwave times below). Caution!! IT IS VERY HOT.
Size
Microwave times (estimates-times will vary)
3oz.
10 second intervals until melted
6oz.
15 second intervals until melted
16oz.
30 second intervals until melted
You can also melt on the stove if carefully watched, double boiler, or low temperature in the oven.
Let the Putty cool to a temperature comfortable to the touch before removing from the bag (115 deg or less.)
Duplicate
To make molds, Smooth the putty to remove lines and make into a shape large enough to hold your master object. If you are planning on moving your mold before it solidifies, place it on a plate. Next push the ImPRESSive Putty over your master part or push the master part into the putty and, when necessary apply a Mold Release compound (not typically necessary). Let the Re-Usable molding putty solidify. The master object is ready to be removed from the mold when the putty does not deformed when pressed with your finger. At room temp leave the mold overnight. (Optional) move your mold to the freezer to solidify faster. Wait 1 hour before DE molding the object. Remove the master part from the ImPRESSive Putty and, pour or press in your casting material.
Reuse
With the ImPRESSive Putty, many casts can be made with the same mold including wax, soap, and plastic casts. When you finish making duplicate parts, reuse the Re-Usable Molding Putty to make more molds and cast parts. The unique aspect of ImPRESSive Putty is that it can be continuously remelted and reused to make new, unique molds.
Mold Making Tips
Wait for the putty to cool to about 80 Fahrenheit before molding, at higher temps it will slowly droop and lose its shape. In some situations were drooping may be beneficial use it at higher temps. (Be careful it is not too hot to touch)
Smooth the putty surface before attempting to create a mold to avoid creating unwanted lines.
Wash and thoroughly dry your hands before shaping to prevent sticking to hands.
The Putty can be carved and sculpted - When molding a sculpture or carving that was created from the ImPRESSive Putty, coat it with a mold release such as cooking oil or other safe mold releases.
Molds will last as long as they are kept out of direct sun and high temps.
Product
ImPRESSive Putty
Color
Off white
Mix   Ratio
N/A-Add 1-2 drops of activator
Cooling Time
dependent on quantity 30 min   for 3oz
Open Time
45 min after cooling time
Demold Time
dependent on thickness and   temperature Starting at 30 minutes ¼ inch thick in freezer
Mixed   Viscosity (cps.)
Putty
Specific   Gravity
1.56
Shore A   Hardness
60 A equivalent
Linear Shrink   (%)
Nil
Tear Strength   (ppi)
5
Tensile   Strength (psi)
30
Elongation
15%
Melting point   (F)
185