Holden's Mask Making Latex - Brushable HX-807™

Description

This brushable latex is designed for coating a wide range of surfaces, making it suitable for crafting masks, skins, and props. 

Its high viscosity allows for precise control over the thickness of latex castings. 

Users can enhance their creations by adding color with Fabtone™ pigments, expanding creative possibilities.

Instructions

SAFETY FIRST

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid use if you have known allergies to natural latex.
• Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
• Remove from skin with waterless hand cleaner followed by soap and water.
• Children should not use this product without adult supervision.

General Preparation

• Do not allow the product to freeze, as it will become unusable.
• Store and use at room temperature (23°C).
• This product has a limited shelf life and should be used promptly.
• Colder temperatures will slow the working/cure time, while warmer temperatures will reduce it.
• Wear safety glasses, long sleeves, and rubber gloves to minimize contamination risk.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke in the work area.
• Keep the container closed when not in use.

Brushing, Curing & Performance

Mixing and Curing

• Stir before use.
• Brush into a dry, unsealed gypsum mold.
• Stippling the first layer may help eliminate bubbles in complex molds.
• Apply up to 10 layers, allowing at least an hour of drying time between layers.
• Humidity and ambient temperature will affect drying time.
• Allow to dry in the mold for 12 hours at room temperature before demolding.
• Apply mild heat (38.7°C) to accelerate drying if needed.

Using the Casting

• Before demolding, lightly dust the inside of the casting with talc to prevent sticking.
• Avoid exposing the casting to oils, greases, or solvents.
• Store castings out of direct sunlight.

Clean Up

• Clean up wet and dry latex with soap and water.

Optional - Coloring & Stiffening the Rubber

• Fabtone™ latex colorants can be used to dye the latex while in its liquid state.
• HX-Stiffener™ can be used to make the rubber less flexible.

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