Frowbakk Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 I've got a terrain project which involves a lot of replication of details using Instant Mold molds. (like 50 per terrain piece... yes, I'm insane.) However, the time waiting for green stuff to cure as well as cost has just hit me. Any advice on what to use instead that would be cheaper/cure faster/etc? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Have you tried Blue Stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frowbakk Posted August 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Yes, I've got the molding material like Blue Stuff, but I'm interested in the putty/plaster/2-part epoxy alternative to Green Stuff. In the video you linked to, he talked about EpoPutty from Alteco which is originally for aquariums! Time to check out PetSmart instead of Hobby Lobby... Although I'm wanting a material which cures in minutes rather than hours so I can build what I want over a weekend rather than taking an entire week. Plaster warms up when it cures, so wouldn't be good for the Blue Stuff (or equivalent) molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Ah, I misunderstood, I thought you were looking for something for making the mold rather than the casting material. The only times I’ve done casting it was with dental plaster and silicone molds for railroads (think Hirst Arts but cheaper). That stuff takes 48-72 hours to really cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PourSpelur Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Magic sculpt is a good alternative for Green Stuff. The 5 pound bucket is like $45, that's as close to a lifetime supply as you can get. Doesn't dry much faster than GS though. Great for press molds. Edit, link below. https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Sculpt-Lb-Epoxy-Clay/dp/B003ALAZS8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frowbakk Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 Turns out none of the hobby stores have Magic Sculpt. But Tap Plastic does! So I can get my hands on some when they open on Monday and not have to wait for shipping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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