Model Making Guides

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Alginate Body Casting Compound

This guide provides an overview of alginate, a fast-setting, water-mixed moulding compound widely used for life-casting due to its flexibility and skin safety. It outlines alginate’s advantages, limitations, and short usable lifespan, explaining that it typically yields only one or two casts. The document details preparation, mixing, and application methods, including essential safety considerations for face casting, as well as recommendations for creating supportive plaster jackets. It also includes guidance on suitable casting materials and approximate coverage to assist users in planning moulding projects.

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Gedeo Crystal Resin

This product information sheet outlines the properties and use of Gedeo Crystal Resin, a two-part, high-transparency epoxy system suitable for casting small decorative objects or creating glossy surface finishes. It provides instructions for accurately measuring, mixing, and pouring the resin, along with tips to ensure proper curing and minimise waste. Guidance is included on working times, shaping partially cured resin, safety precautions, and ideal storage conditions. The sheet serves as a practical reference for achieving clear, durable resin casts up to 150 ml per batch.

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Gelflex Moulding Compound

This information sheet introduces Gelflex, a remeltable PVC mould-making material that forms flexible, durable moulds capable of capturing deep undercuts. It explains the safe methods for melting small and large quantities, highlights the need for controlled temperatures, and provides detailed instructions for pouring, cooling, and cutting moulds. The guide also covers sealing porous masters, supporting large moulds, repairing defects, and remelting used material. Comprehensive health and safety guidance is included, emphasising ventilation, protective equipment, and safe handling of hot PVC. Gelflex is presented as a reusable, economical option for flexible mould production.

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Home Decal System

This guide explains how to produce and apply custom water-slide decals at home using inkjet or laser printers. It outlines the process of selecting or creating artwork, printing it onto specialist decal papers, and protecting the print with Micro Liquid Film. Step-by-step instructions describe how to soak, position, and adhere decals using Micro Set and Micro Sol for a smooth, painted-on finish. Suitable for modelmaking, props, graphics and craft applications, the system enables users to create durable, professional-quality custom decals from their own designs.

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Liquid Latex Rubber

This product information sheet introduces Latex Liquid Rubber, a pre-vulcanised, air-drying emulsion used to create flexible, detailed moulds. It explains the material’s versatility, common applications, and expected shrinkage, as well as the suitability of different master materials, noting that porous masters such as plaster or clay work best. The guide outlines key considerations for mould-making methods—including dipping and paint-on techniques—and highlights when a support jacket is required. It provides an overview of latex’s strengths, limitations, and compatibility, serving as a practical introduction for users producing lightweight, flexible moulds.

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Rosco Foamcoat

This product guide introduces Rosco Foamcoat, a durable, water-based coating designed to protect and finish foam and other scenic materials. It explains Foamcoat’s ability to create a hard, impact-resistant surface that can be sanded, carved or textured, making it ideal for props, models and stage scenery. The guide outlines suitable substrates, application methods, drying times and options for tinting or painting. Practical tips are provided for achieving smooth or detailed finishes and for preparing different surfaces for coating.