Liquid Glass 1kg

Description

Transparent 2 component epoxy resin, ideal for making special decorative – artistic applications

LIQUID GLASS is a tough, transparent two-component epoxy resin, which offers great resistance to temperature, humidity and solvents. It is ideal for impregnation, molding and clear casting dissimilar materials and ornaments without shrinking. It is ideal for making special decorative – artistic applications with sculptured objects, by filling voids and pores and forming a final glass-like surface. Use LIQUID GLASS to create fantastic artistic constructions for decoration and use.

• Transparent
• Excellent adhesion and bonding strength
• Excellent mechanical properties
• Excellent water and moisture resistance
• High temperature resistance
• High resistance to most chemicals
• Can be colored with the transparent SWAN COLORMIX LIQUID GLASS colorantsAPPLICATIONS

• Thousands of applications can be made with any idea and most materials. Tabletops, bowls, serving platters, stools, 3-D displays with leaves and flowers dried or pressed, shells, insects, pebble stones, mineral stones, souvenirs, jewelry, photographs, coins, seeds, peas, beans, pasta, spices, decorative wood constructions and much more.
• Transparent floor coatings with decorative elements such as pebbles, coins, and many other items.
• LIQUID GLASS Is ideal for protection and decoration of many surfaces such as wood, metal, stone, ceramics, porcelain, cardboard, etc.
• Use your imagination, internet and You Tube for ideas and application methods.

PACKAGING
Metal containers (A+B):  1kg

Instructions for use

You must pay close attention to the quantity and the way of mixing the 2 components. Danger of high temperatures due to exothermic reaction.

1. All surfaces must be dry and clean from dust and grease.
2. Make sure that the materials used for stirring and the dosing and stirring containers are free of moisture. In difficult cases the use of a dehumidifier will help.
3. Using a spatula, mix well amounts of LIQUID GLASS Α and hardener Β at a ratio of 100:60 respectively.
4. It is advisable to use dosing containers or a precision scale.
5. Stir 2 components with a spatula. Never use an electric drill.
6. Mix small quantities each time since the mixture will start hardening rapidly. The larger the quantity mixed and the higher the temperature, the faster the rate of acceleration of the curing due to the exothermic reaction. At temperatures higher than 25^oC and with quantities mixed larger than 500gr one should spread the mix within 5 – 10 minutes or 15-20 minutes for lower temperatures, always monitoring the temperature of the mix.
7. If you apply the material in layers make sure that each layer is applied after basic curing of the previous layer. Alternatively you can apply multiple layers after curing of the previous layer to avoid line creation and reduced transparency.
8. If you are using a mould, spray evenly with MINOS SILICONE SPRAY before pouring the mixture to avoid sticking. For moulding purposes one can use melamine surfaces sprayed with silicone, or polyethylene / polypropylene materials (self-adhesive tapes , nylon sheets etc
9. Apply the material into the mould making sure that there is no leak..
10. During curing one should avoid dust, high temperatures and very importantly high humidity.
11. If you are using LIQUID GLASS as a varnish spread material with a spatula.
12. Any bubbles can be removed using a needle
13. Initial curing takes 4 – 6 hours, and final curing is achieved in 4 – 7 days depending on layer thickness and room temperature.
14. Following full curing one can machine – sand the cured object using different grades of sand paper from coarse to fine which will lead to a glass like finish for the sanded areas.

COLOURING LIQUID GLASS

You can colour LIQUID GLASS with the transparent colorants SWAN COLORMIX LIQUID GLASS which allow you to ‘see through’ the cast piece. The dyes are very concentrated. 2-3 drops might be enough for 50gr of final product.

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

Add just a few drops of colorant in component A (resin). Stir well to blend using a tongue depressor. Special attention must be given to the bottom and sides of the container. Add part B (hardener) and mix well.