I am new to casting and stabilizing and I'm planning on casting wool scraps and also dried hops (I'm also a home brewer) in alumilite. I know alumilite has a fast curing time and I wouldn't think it would be enough time to penetrate the wool or hops which would give me different textures after I turn it. what do you think is the best way of going about this? Should I stabilize the wool and hops first? or should I just go straight for the alumilite. I know PR has a long curing time and would have time to penetrate but I prefer alumilite because of how it turns. how would you do it? Thanks in advance.
question on casting odd objects in alumilite
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mark james
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The Alumilite water clear has a 15 minute time for casting, so that is good! Better than before 
. Can you stir a bit before it sets? (Once you practice, you will have time to play!) Just a thought.
Others may be more helpful...
Oh... Remember...Alumilite does not play well with moisture !!! Your wool/hops need to be "bone dry."
. Can you stir a bit before it sets? (Once you practice, you will have time to play!) Just a thought. Others may be more helpful...
Oh... Remember...Alumilite does not play well with moisture !!! Your wool/hops need to be "bone dry."
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Thanks Mark. I didn't think about using water clear...I did know about moisture and alumilite. I planned on giving them a little time in the dehydrator just before I use them, the hops are generally very dry out of the package but a little time in the dehydrator couldn't hurt
Dale Lynch
Member
You'll need pressure to force the alumilite into all the little voids.Mesquite man has a great demonstration video using alumilite.
PSNCO
Member
That statement scares me a bit..... This vessel isn't a pressure cooker, is it?
Dale Lynch
Member
I think wool would cast just as easily as loose wood shavings.As long as it is clean and dry.