Trowelable Silicone – Liquid Silicone (40 Shore A) 1 kg + Thixotropic Agent

EUR 41,37

Products in the packet:

1 x Mold Silicone - Hard (40 Shore a) 1 kg
1 x Thix for Silicone

Stock status: In stock

Create your own trowelable silicone using Liquid Silicone (40 Shore A) including curing agent and thixotropic additive.

Thix is an additive that thickens the silicone, making it creamy and easy to spread or brush onto surfaces, including vertical areas.

Liquid Silicone - Hard (40 Shore A) is a mold-making silicone, typically used to create casting molds. It is easy to work with, demolds cleanly, and is non-toxic. The silicone is white but cn be colored using our silicone colorants, or alternatively, our natural pigments. PRO pigments are not compatible with silicone.

The silicone must be mixed with the included curing agent and thix. 1 kg of silicone corresponds to approximately 0.8 liters.

Always wear gloves when working with silicone, as it is sticky and can ve difficult to remove from skin.

Shelf lide and storage:

12 months. Optimal storage temperature is between 5–10°C. Silicone can be stored at higher temperatures, but it is not recommended to exceed 25°C.

Description

Once you have identified the surface you want to replicate, add the curing agent and thixotropic agent to the silicone and mix thoroughly. To ensure even distribution of the curing agent and thix, it can be helpful to add color to the silicone as well. This also helps differentiate multiple silicone molds. You can use either our silicone colorant or natural pigments. Note: PRO pigments are not compatible with silicone.

If you do not intend to use the entire batch of silicone at once, add the corresponding curing agent and thix amount, only to the portion you need.

You are now ready to apply the silicone. Start with a thin layer to ensure the silicone fills all the details. Once the thin layer is applied and all details are properly covered, add a thicker layer of 5-10 mm. This layer provides the mold with the strength to be reused multiple times.

Allow the silicone to cure for 4-5 hours. It can be beneficial to cover the back with a piece of plastic to smooth it and protect the silicone from dust, debris, wind, or animals if casting outdoors.

After 4-5 hours, carefully peel the silicone mold off.

You can also follow the step-by-step process in the video below. Note that the silicone shown in the video may differ, but the application method is largely the same.

Liquid Silicone - Hard (40 Shore A) - Technical Data:

Working time: max. 20 min.
Curing time: approx. 5 hous
Hardness (Shore A): 40
Color: White
Viscosity: approx. 19000 mPa.s
Elasticity: 300%
Tensile strength: 4,0 MPa
Tear strength: 23 kN/m
Shrinkage: <0.2%
Melting point: 160ºC

Note: The above data applies at a room temperature of 25°C