finlander Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 I am ready to order a gallon from Del and am wondering if I need heat stabilizer. Someone mention the temp it needs to be and stabilizer is needed at what temperature?? Thanks from 'still-a-rookie' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 According to my bud at Bear Paw Handpours, Calhoun's needs no stabilizer like LC's plastic and the temp to cook at is much less (ie. 2-3 on a Lee Pot). Most important is to stir it very well so the ingredients are uniform, otherwise you'll get a gloppy mess. He poured some for me using a new pearl powder sample I got, and the plastic is superb. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 When ever using florescent colors be it calhouns, LC or who ever I add heat stabilizers. If not the colors will change and not be so bright. Standard colors are no big deal, but bright colors are somthing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 I found that using stabilizer is important when reheating especially if glitter is involved! BassnG3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 From what calhoun plastics told me . Heat stabilizer is not needed in calhoun plastic like you do in other plastics. Calhoun has about 15%( I believe thats the number) more heat stabilizer than other brands of Plastic, this is why it can be heated hotter. Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlander Posted February 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2004 Thanks to all who answered. Lookout Del, here comes my order. Say, you're open weekends, aren't you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
