Introduction To Urethane Resin Casting
Chicago, IL
In this class, attendees will learn about the best practices when selecting, pouring, and finishing their resin castings. Attendees will have the hands-on experience of casting different urethane resins with pigments and additives. They will also be introduced to hollow slush casting techniques backed with expanding foam.
Event Details
Important: Must be 18 years or older to participate. In demonstrating techniques for mold making and casting, we emphasize safety and provide adequate ventilation in our classroom. However, we use materials that may affect certain individuals. If you are pregnant, suffer from breathing disorders (such as asthma) or are sensitized to urethane or epoxy resins, you should not take this class.
Space Is Limited. CLICK HERE To Make Your Reservation Today! >- Discuss how to select the right resin, focusing on the differences between urethanes and epoxies.
- Review crucial details like pot life, cure times, and essential safety precautions for resin use.
- Learn premixing, double mixing, and pouring techniques.
- Participate in hands-on mixing and pouring of Smooth-Cast 300.
- Mix and pour a stone effect casting using Quarry Tone combined with Smooth-Cast 325.
- Techniques for sanding and painting the final pieces.
- Using Cast Magic and Smooth-Cast Onyx for advanced casting effects.
- Observe a demo on slush casting with Smooth-Cast 325, So-Strong Brown, and bronze powder, backed with Foam-It! 4 Black, and learn finishing techniques.