Roger LaPointe Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 I was wondering if it it possible to add a floating agent to the plastisol before heating? Currently hand pouring and want to maintain plastic temperature as long as possible.Thanks in advance, Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 What floating agent? The agent would need to reduce the density, and be chemically compatible, so ............ I have seen microballons added to plastisol to reduce the density, and you can add it at any time. Still, it makes it opaque, white, and less soft. BUT, if you have a chemically compatible additive, that won't boil off at 350 degrees, then in theory....... What floating agent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger LaPointe Posted July 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 The product I was referring to is Flotation Beads. I do realize it will effect the color, but I was just testing the waters so to speak. I want to have my recipe for the color to compensate for the color wash out. I know I can add them at anytime and I will probably will add them after heating but I was just curious. Thanks for your input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KO Joe Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 I had an idea of putting enough raw plastisol in the container of flotation beads to turn it into a paste. I thought if I could keep the beads from becoming air born I could spoon out the paste into raw plastisol and cook it up. I have not test fired this theory yet but I guess I am going to before long. If it does not work I will have some flotation beads get rid of ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger LaPointe Posted July 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 That's interesting, I hadn't thought about it that way. I suppose that would work and if you decide to give it a try please let us know what you think and the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 Please be VERY careful with the microbubbles. They are a SIGNIFICANT health hazard to your lungs. They can also be harmful if you accidentally get them into your eyes (not that hard to do!). MF has a floating plastic formula that I have been very happy with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger LaPointe Posted July 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 Good advice, thanks for the heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
