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Post by reuben on Nov 4, 2015 23:02:57 GMT -5
I've been using "Clear" for hybrid castings (Stabilized wood, and resin) and would like to know if it is possible to use "white" in the same cast. I would like to tint the white to get opaque color then swirl it into the "Clear" that will be also dyed a different color..
Thanks in advance,
Reuben
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Post by carol - Alumilite Corp on Nov 5, 2015 11:53:54 GMT -5
Hello Reuben,
To get a variegated "tye dyed" look ... what works quite well is taking some white dye on the end of a stir stick, swirling it through the already mixed clear or clear that has been colored another color (just small wisps, so it don't blend) you will have white striations through it and then pour into mold.
Have a wonderful day,
Carol
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Post by mike on Nov 6, 2015 11:53:13 GMT -5
You could also try making opaque versions of the Clear using the white dye in combination with your color. Then blend the different version of color with your translucent clear. The benefit is that its all based off of the same system, Clear, and the cure speed through the entire piece will be uniform rather than the potentially have the White opaque areas cure much faster than the Clear cast areas and potentially give you problems.
Mike
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Post by reuben on Nov 7, 2015 22:27:44 GMT -5
Mike,
From your post it appears that the "white" will cure "faster" than clear... If that is the case, I could mitigate much of that issue but simply starting the "clear" first then delaying starting to mix the clear by 3 minutes. This would give the "clear" some time to begin setting thus holding the white better when it is mixed in.
Reuben
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Post by mike on Nov 9, 2015 8:07:54 GMT -5
You can certainly try it and that would definitely help and may be adequate to achieve the look you desire. Just remember its not only the open time but the cure speed. The White cures in 10 minutes, the Clear will be 30-40 min. With that said, I think you should be close enough for it to do what you want.
Try a few oz sample pour in a cup before trying anything bigger to make sure there are no surprises.
Mike
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