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General Overview
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Casting latex is the most basic kind of liquid rubber and can be used for a variety of purposes. It can be used for mold making, skinning sculptural pieces, and more. Pre-vulcanized latex means that it's unnecessary to heat the latex in order for it to cure fully.
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Tips, Tricks & How-Tos
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This latex dries much much faster if stippled on in thin layers.
Once the latex is dry, it's a good idea to powder it with some baby powder to keep the latex from sticking to itself.
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Not Recommended
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Don't get it on your clothes or hair, since it will not come out!
Do NOT let this product freeze, since freezing will change the chemical properties of it and ruin it.
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Safety Information
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Note: All safety information contained here within is pure recommendation, and its sole purpose is to help students work safer. This should in no way be considered a professional statement or a replacement for reading product information. Please read all instructions included with products before use.
Use in a well-ventilated area, since this has a very strong ammonia smell.
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Availability
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Metcalf Store
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External Links
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NOTE: All information contained within this article is pure opinion. Although this article is intended to help students, it may contain faulty or misleading information. This article is not to be considered professional opinion or advice, and is in no way a replacement for reading all safety/instructional documentation. Always remember to protect yourself when handling/using hazardous materials, as well as test new techniques before using them on projects/work intended to be handed in or used.
RISDpedia and its contributers take NO responsibility for the information contained within.
RISDpedia is not an official site of the Rhode Island School of Design.
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Pre-Vulcanized Casting Latex
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