Hands-On Introduction to Urethane Resin Casting - Chicago

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.

*Includes Smooth-Cast™ 300 Trial Unit

-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.

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