Shipping and Label UpdateMay 9, 2022As 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 […]
What is Urethane Foam?January 17, 2022Polyurethanes 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 […]
What is the best kind of epoxy resin to use?November 19, 2021One 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 […]
What’s in your mold release?March 15, 2021We 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. […]
Rolling With The Project PunchesFebruary 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 […]
Make a Silicone Mold of Almost Anything!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 […]
Summer Weather and Summer ProjectsJune 14, 2019Summer 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: […]
Recycling Old Molds into New MoldsMarch 5, 2019Sometimes 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 […]
The Must-Try Method for Pewter Casting with High Temp Silicone MoldFebruary 21, 2019Working 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 replacement […]
How to Make an Epoxy Picture Frame Like a BossNovember 12, 2018We 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 […]
