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[Hess]

I'm using AL at 50/50 mix since I got no instruction on mixing when I ordered I mixed a deep green with a bit of silver dust look great when mixed but cam out very pale green is there a formula to use for the color or what in i doing wrong watched the vids from AL on YouTube thought I did it that way

Thanks
Hess

 

[doddman70]

couple questions, First are you using Alumilite dyes? second how many ounces did you mix?

 

[doddman70]

I should ask a third question, Are you using Alumilite clear or are you using White?

 

[Hess]

been using drops rather than oz on 1/2 cup. the al is the clear and the dyes came from them

 

[doddman70]

Well I'm not sure what the issue may be, My first thought was that maybe you were using the Alumilite White since it is clear and only turns white after it is cured that would explain why the green looked dark while you mixed it but turned to a pale green once cured. I have never had a cast change in color like that with Alumilite clear. My only other thought would be is it possible there was some kind of contaminate in either your mixxing cup or in your mold? Did the cast turn out good other than the color?

 

[Hess]

got the mold from the guy that make them here. all the jug say is A and B did some black and silver they came out right will retry some green today thanks for the help you have a safe week end


Hess

 

[Hess]

Shane my bad i must have white since I have A clear and B yellow my bad

 

[MesquiteMan]

If your A is clear and B is yellow, then you certainly have Alumilite white. When properly mixed, it will be clear but then it "blooms" when curing and turns white. That makes it difficult to get the right color since you basically have to just experiment and make things much darker than you want the final results.