February 12, 2020
What is Epoxy Resin? Epoxy resin is a polyepoxide that is composed of prepolymers and polymers that consist of epoxide groups. In order for epoxy resin to cure, it must be combined with a catalyst, which is typically a hardener. When the resin and hardener are mixed, an exothermic reaction takes place that creates a […]
December 13, 2019
https://www.aeromarineproducts.com/product/am-128-rtv-silicone-rubber-1-gallon-kit/ Yes, that’s right. You can make a silicone mold of almost anything! Some things require specific preparation and there are a few things you might not want to use. Otherwise, the mold making possibilities with AeroMarine Products silicone rubber are endless. Let’s start with materials that you don’t want to use to make a […]
October 25, 2019
Tin catalyzed silicone molds usually have a life span of about 5 years. However, there are a lot of factors that play into the life span of any particular mold. The complexity and detail of the mold and how frequently it is used are […]
August 28, 2019
Latex is a great, inexpensive material for making glove molds. Because it goes on one coat at time and needs time to dry between coats, it can take quite a while to make the mold. You can use AeroMarine Products Black Rubber Powder as both a latex extender to reduce the amount of latex used, […]
June 14, 2019
Summer is here! Along with weather suitable for visits to beaches, lakes and swimming pools comes heat and humidity! Increased heat and humidity can affect how many of our products, and similar products, cure. So let’s go over what to expect when working with AeroMarine Products’ various products in a hot and/or humid environment. Epoxy: […]
March 5, 2019
Sometimes our silicone molds don’t turn out the way we hoped. Sometimes we only need a few casts from a mold and then it spends years gathering dust on a shelf. It feels wasteful to throw out a mold after all the hard work and cash went into it but there’s nothing else you can […]
February 21, 2019
Working with low melt metals, like pewter, can be really fun! Pewter (and other alloys containing bismuth, tin, and lead) have low enough melting temperatures that you can cast them at home or in a workshop with having to buy or build a foundry. Thank goodness! I am tired enough from searching for a replacment […]
November 12, 2018
We are all about sustainability and re-purposing things here at AeroMarine Products! There is no better use of an old wooden pallet than to make a picture frame. Except for a beach bonfire. We love a good bonfire (all the pallet nails removed, of course) on a cool fall evening. But, we also have super […]
November 5, 2018
I previously posted an interview (https://www.aeromarineproducts.com/frank-holder-artist-sculptor-of-foam/ ) with Mr Frank Holder of Greensboro, North Carolina about his innovative urethane foam sculpture technique, bending partially cured foam and shaping it to form beautiful organically shaped sculptures. After lots of Q&A about his process (he’s a very patient man, thanks Frank), I produced a Frank Holder-like foam sculpture. […]
October 18, 2018
WINTERIZING PEBBLE PAVING. YES, IT IS A THING! Read on . . . Brrr! It is downright chilly here in San Diego, a frosty 55 degrees at night. (Yes, we know that we get no sympathy from the rest of the country for our mild coastal climate. We are okay with that.) Onto the real […]
