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A powder additive for latex rubber moldmaking compound. Sets latex in 1 hour - any thickness.

Can be used with all latex rubber moldmaking compounds including
Mold Maker Liquid Latex, Rub-R-Mold and More.

In one day you can create your own concrete stamps and mats at half the cost of other rubbers.
Also works great when doing statuary or any other project involving liquid latex moldmaking compound.

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Start your mold the same way if using regular latex rubber. Give it a coat and let it set up. The second coat you add a tablespoon of thickener to a 1/4 cup of liquid latex rubber. You can add a little water to make it pourable or apply directly with a brush. Go ahead and gob it on your subject. It sets within the hour and cures in 72 hours at room temperature. You can also add additional coats if needed. Additional coats are applied the same way as regular latex. Just add additional coats before your prior coats are dry. Use it in conjunction with regular latex to help fill voids and shallow spots. Use one layer with thickener to fill in the low spots, let it set and continue with regular latex just as you would normally do. This is a great way to deal with undercuts.

Mix up some latex and thickener. Place it aside for a minute or two. When it gets to the point of a soft ball, roll it around in your hands. Set it aside for a day or two. Now you have a rubber ball to play with the dog. Try doing that with regular latex and you will have one big mess.

You can also fill cavities (not your teeth) or molds with rubber. Mix it up and add just enough water to make it pourable. Pour the mixture and let it set for 72 hours.

Use straight liquid latex for your first layer or two when making molds. The first coat of regular latex will give you better detail in your final product. You can add a little water to the latex and thickener to make it pourable but it will extend the set time. You may want to add a little more thickener when water is added. Also when adding water be careful not to handle the mold until it has completely set. A good rule of thumb is 72 hours before demolding.

We recommend 1 tablespoon per 1/4 cup of latex as a general measurement. If you need a faster set time you can add additional thickener. If you need a slower set time add less.

Latex rubber has ammonia added as a preservative. The ammonia must evaporate from the rubber in order for the rubber to harden. This product will help neutralize the ammonia thus making the rubber set at a much faster rate.

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