DUROMETER EXPLAINED
January 29, 2024 ⚊ 1 Min read ⚊ Views 68 ⚊ BLOGIt is important to understand the general concepts that are relevant to all mold making and casting materials. These are the following: studio safety, air bubbles and air traps, material hardness, general material mixing procedures and last, but certainly not least, important tools. Knowledge of these five topics will be invaluable to help you in the understanding and the use and application of your materials.
As a novice mold maker, you may have come across mold makers and casting artists discussing the Shore Hardness of various materials. Or you may have read things like SkinRite 10-silicone sets like a Shore A 10 and MoldRite 25 is preferable for making stronger molds, as it sets to a Shore A 25 hardness at room temperature.
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