Description
The Acrylic Resin comes in 750g and 1.5kg kits with a mixing ration of 1:2. This water based resin is an organic composite that cures quickly to a hard finish. Similar to Jesmonite AC100 the finish looks and feels like smooth stone.
The resin is white and is easily tinted to beautiful shades however achieving darker tones is difficult due to the whiteness in colour. The cured resin has a natural matt finish but can be sealed with a glossy top-coat for a more shiny finish. Bastion’s Clear Top Coat is available in a matt or gloss finish for those final touches as the cured resin can be quite porous and is not recommended to sit un-sealed in areas exposed to the elements.
- No shrinkage
- UV and Chemical resistant
- Very easy to clean with soap and water
- Scuff resistant
This Acrylic Resin can replace epoxy resins, gypsum plaster and even concrete in a variety of applications.
We sell this resin for casting i.e. for pouring into moulds. A high level of mould detail is reproducible. It is also ideally suited for hand or spray lamination to create lightweight cladding systems (specific instructions are required for this application).
Filler material such as marble powder and silica sand can be added at high levels, even up to 200% by weight (see detailed information document).
Some applications require reinforcement with triaxial fabric or glass flakes. Some castings e.g. hollow castings require the preparation of a gelcoat by adding Thixotropic Thickener to the resin. This will prevent the resin from flowing freely (see detailed information document).
Acrylic Resin Instructions
The mix ratio is 2 parts M1 Powder to 1 part M1 Liquid by weight. You must measure the liquid and powder on a scale. Add the powder to the liquid while stirring. Don’t add the liquid to the powder as lumps may be difficult to stir out.
Use the mixed resin soon after mixing. Usually you should pour the resin into moulds within 15-20 minutes.
Depending on the conditions and size of the casting, the resin is often cured sufficiently to remove from moulds after 45 minutes. Demould as soon as the resin is hard enough to do so.
Sealing Acrylic Resin
The cured resin is hard but can be damaged by significant water contact. For resin that will be used in exterior environments or is likely to get wet, you should seal it by simply painting on 2 coats of our Clear Top Coat. Using Clear Top Coat Matt will retain the lovely natural matt appearance while a glossy finish can be created by using our Clear Top Coat Gloss. Applying a clear gloss product will also make the pastel colours appear bolder.
Removal from the mould is done very soon (usually within 60 minutes). After this, time is required for excess water to evaporate before sealing or painting. The time required depends on the resin thickness and the ambient conditions but always wait at least 1-2 weeks.
