Silicone for Plaster Casting
Plaster Casting Silicone is a super strength silicone material to make molds either with simple or intricate patterns, such as gypsum crafts, Plaster sculptures, Roman column, ceilings, cornice, the gypsum lines, frieze, door case decoration etc. With good resistance to heat, deformation, acid & alkali and expansion, the finished plaster silicone molds serve outstanding performance and long lifetime.
Specification of Silicone for Plaster Casting
Silicone Rubber for Plaster Mold Making
Silicone rubber is widely used in the production of plaster molds across various industries, including art crafts, sculptures, home decor items, architectural elements, and custom casting projects. Its flexibility and ability to capture intricate details make it an ideal material for creating precise plaster molds.
Applications:
- Art crafts
- Sculptures and figurines
- Home decor items
- Custom plaster casting artworks
- Architectural components
- Ornamental designs, etc.
Silicone rubber ensures high-quality, durable molds that are perfect for creating detailed plaster casts in both small and large-scale projects.
Tips about using Liquid Silicone for Plaster Molds
Please choose the high- quality silicone with properly shore A hardness silicone for your plaster / gypsum mold-making needs. If you’re unsure about which silicone to select, feel free to contact us for assistance.
Don’t add any silicone oil to the silicone material, as it may soften the mold but will also weaken its strength and lifespan.
Ensure Silicone mold is fully cured before casting resin, it’s recommended to wait at least 24 hours, then to use it for making molds.
To Extent the life of silicone molds,
- store them in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight or heat, which can degrade the silicone.
- clean the molds after each use with warm water and mild soap to remove any residue.
- Avoid leaving cast resin products in the mold for prolonged periods, as this can damage the mold and affect its shape.
Database of Silicone for Plaster Casting
| Properties | Tin Silicone | Platinum Silicone |
|---|---|---|
| Type | RTV2 silicone for plaster | Liquid Silicone for plaster molds making |
| Hardness ( shore A ) | 10-40 A | 10-40 A |
| Tensile Strength | 3.5 MPA | 3.5 MPA |
| Shrinkage | 0.3~0.5% | 0.1% |
| Melting Point (°C) | -50 °C to 230 °C | -50 °C to 230 °C |
| Viscosity | adjustable by adding thixotropic agent | adjustable by adding thixotropic agent |
| Elongation | 500% | 500% |
Develop & Custom RTV2 SIlicone for Plaster molds making
We prioritize our customers’ needs and continually innovate based on our extensive experience and expertise. This enables us to expand our product range to meet the diverse requirements of our clients.
Our facilities are equipped to produce high-quality molding silicone rubber, ideal for creating stone silicone mold. We offer a range of products with varying hardness from 20A to 40A, available in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Additionally, we can customize silicone rubber products based on your requires to suit your specific application needs.
- Most of our standard silicone rubber are available for fast delivery.
- If you require custom molding silicone rubber for stone mold making, contact us today for more information. We are here to assist you.
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