{"product_id":"smooth-on-alja-safe-acrobat-nonsag-3-lb-kit","title":"Smooth-On Alja-Safe Acrobat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a fiber reinforced \"non-sag\" version of original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elife casting alginate.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis thicker and holds vertical surfaces allowing the user better control for making molds of the face, torso, etc.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereproduces perfect detail from all body surfaces and is good for making temporary molds that can be used to make highly detailed reproductions cast in wax, plaster, platinum cure silicone or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth-Cast™ 300Q\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eultra-fast urethane resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"features\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy To Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Mix ratio is 1 part\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epowder sifted into 1 part water (1:1 by volume). Working time is 5 minutes and cure time is 8 minutes, assuming a water temperature of 80° F \/ 27° C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike original Alja-Safe™, Acrobat™ is skin safe and does not contain crystalline silica (a known carcinogen).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor making re-usable molds of any body part, use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Double™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esilicone rubber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: This product has not been tested and should not be used for dental applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eStore and use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a dry environment at room temperature.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epowder may get warm in storage\/shipping during the summer months which will cause the powder\/water mixture to set too fast. To remedy, store\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a cool area (60°F - 70°F or 15°C - 31°C) for 24 hours before using.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible. Do not allow moisture to come into contact with unused\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use only with adequate ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake a mold of the back of your hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– make a mold of something small before going on to larger models.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll gain a lot of experience with a small test.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying A Release Agent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e–\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill not stick to most surfaces. When making a mold of the head, a release preparation is recommended to prevent mechanical lock to the hair. Cholesterol based hair conditioner (available at most pharmacies) can be applied to hair-covered areas prior to applying\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can be washed out of the hair easily after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause no two applications are quite the same, a small test application to determine suitability for your project is recommended if performance of this material is in question.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis mixed 1 part water to 1 part powder by volume (1 cup + 1 cup, for example).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT - You must pack the powder firmly into the measuring cup.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou can vary the water level somewhat to change consistency of the mixture. Less water will make\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethicker. More water will make the mixture thinner. Be careful…too much water will may result in the mixture not curing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Water that has a high mineral content (calcium, phosphate, etc.) may cause any alginate to become “lumpy” or not set properly. A small-scale test is recommended prior to mixing large amounts. If water quality is in question, use distilled water heated to the correct temperature using a stove top or microwave oven if needed. Check water temperature using a thermometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Of The Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAt 80° F \/ 27° C,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill have a working time of 8 minutes and a demold time of 10 minutes. Warmer water will cause the material to cure faster (less working time). Colder water will give a longer working time and slower demold time.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor best results, sift Alja-Safe™ powder into water and mix as directed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be hand mixed, but best results will be obtained using a power drill with a mixer attachment. Attach a Jiffy Mixer or Turbine Mixer to a power drill and mix for one minute (depending on volume) to a gel-like consistency – smooth without any powder lumps. Jiffy mixers are available at many hardware stores. Turbine Mixers will yield the best mix and are available from Smooth-On or your Smooth-On distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™ is designed to be applied to vertical surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor Best Results:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWet the surface of the model’s skin before applying. Apply a thin coating of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the surface of the model by brushing, smoothing the material on by hand or using a plastic spatula. Keep your model still until the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esets up. You will know the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas set when it is firm and no longer gel-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may want to experiment with the amount of water added to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlja-Safe™ Acrobat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto find a thicker consistency that is right for vertical surface application. 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