May 9, 2022
As a customer of AeroMarine Products, Inc. (“AeroMarine”) we would like to inform you of some exciting and important news. We are pleased to announce that AeroMarine has been acquired by Polytek Development Corp (“Polytek”). This larger organization will allow us to supply both AeroMarine and Polytek customers with a wider selection of products, increased […]
January 17, 2022
Polyurethanes are a modern wonder polymer that can take on many different properties depending on how they’re made. First created in the 1930s, Polyurethane rose to prominence during World War 2 as a replacement for natural rubber, which grew increasingly scarce during the war. Since then, different kinds of polyurethane have exploded in number, ranging […]
November 19, 2021
One of the most common questions we get about epoxy is, “what kind of epoxy do I need for my project?” This is a question that has more depth and nuance than one might first expect. The first thing you must consider is what is your project, and what do you need it to do? Once you have […]
March 15, 2021
We sell a fair number of products related to mold making, but the one that we get the most questions about are mold releases. Some folks don’t know why they need them, or they don’t know what the difference is between the different kinds of mold releases and when to use the different mold releases. […]
February 25, 2020
I start each project with a clear plan and a vision of the ideal outcome. Usually, my plan works out and the end result is as I imagined. Sometimes, however, nothing goes according to plan and I have to start fixing, adapting and evolving the project as I go. The LED light epoxy resin […]
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 […]
