Husky Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 I had a 10lb can sitting around after fixing some cracks and decided to try it out. Well, it sets up very fast and on the mold I tested it on, it made a mold with great hardness and detail retention. I don't have any plastic to try out, but this stuff appears to be able to do whatever plaster can, only better in regard to casting. Much less messy. If anyone else out there gives it a try, please keep me up to speed. BTW, it can be had in any hardware store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 What was the cure time? Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capecodsmallie Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 I often wondered about hydraulic cement for a mold. I have tons of the stuff. Just never bothered to make a mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted December 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 What was the cure time?Thanks for sharing. 3-5 minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overkill Posted December 18, 2003 Report Share Posted December 18, 2003 doesn't hydraulic cement expand when it sets? Could this cause some difficulties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 What is the cost of the cement? How much comes in a container? 12 oz, 24 oz 36 oz etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted December 19, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 What is the cost of the cement? How much comes in a container? 12 oz' date=' 24 oz 36 oz etc?[/quote'] A 10lb can cost me 12 bucks. I've seen it in smaller sizes. It sets up very quickly if you mix it to the same consistancy as you would plaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Several things that I found out is their is a SUPER strength plaster of paris, Also a foam medium that is used for molding and it does excelent picking up details. Downside is the price... 14.00 for 12 OZ, I also dont know how durable it is. But you can find it at Michaels crafts store near the other molding materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
