{"product_id":"smooth-on-freeform-air-epoxy-putty","title":"Smooth-On Free Form AIR - 2 Quart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™AIR is an extremely lightweight epoxy putty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuitable for an infinite variety of industrial and art-related applications. This is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elow-odor, low shrinkage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eputty that is unique, inexpensive and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeasy to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis mixed by hand with a 1A:1B by volume or weight mix ratio. It offers a long working time and cures overnight at room temperature to a hard, rigid epoxy that is very strong.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCured Free Form™AIR is so lightweight, it will float in water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt can be sanded, shaped, and drilled. It will readily accept any paint. Free Form can also be color pigmented with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUVO™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnite™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolorants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"features\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter mixing,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be pressed into a mold to make a lightweight, detailed casting. It will hold vertical surfaces and can be applied to almost any surface including polystyrene foam for rough sculpting.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eputty can also be used to make\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erigid support shells or mother molds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpoxy Laminating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLaminate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eputty in between layers of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpoxAmite™\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLaminating Epoxy and fiberglass cloth, carbon or other fiber for making lightweight composite parts. Eliminates the need to make multiple layers of laminating with liquid epoxy; saves time and labor.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpoxy Tooling Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– use as a filleting material. Also good for jig and fixture construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed as a lightweight adhesive, Free Form™AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill bond to itself and a variety of surfaces including wood, stone and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpoxAcoat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esurface coat epoxy.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™AIR will even cure under water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Life\/Working Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis material is mass sensitive. The more material you mix at one time, the less time you have to work with it. Working tip; If mixing a large quantity, flatten putty with a rolling pin to reduce mass concentration and extend pot life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness; 1.5 inch (3.81 cm) – pot life is 30 minutes, handling time is 2.5 hours, full cure in 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness; 3\/8” (0.95 cm) – pot life is 60 minutes, handling time is 4 hours, full cure in 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness; 1\/8” (0.32 cm) - pot life is 120 minutes; handling time is 8 hours, full cure in 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eInstructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSafety\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e– Use in a well-ventilated area (“room size” ventilation). Generally, if you use any epoxy system on a regular basis, wearing a NIOSH approved respirator is advised. Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and rubber gloves to minimize skin contact. Wear nitrile or vinyl gloves only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e– Materials should be stored and used at room temperature (73° F \/ 23° C). This product has a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible. Mixing should be done in a well-ventilated area. Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and rubber gloves to minimize contamination risk. If making a 2 or more piece mother mold, apply appropriate shim apparatus to rubber mold exterior.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying A Release Agent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– For releasing epoxy from non-porous surfaces such as resin, metal, glass etc., use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonite™ Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto prevent adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is mixed by hand.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou must wear gloves when mixing this material,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewearing vinyl gloves reduces inhibition risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIXING \u0026amp; MEASURING -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™AIR putty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes as two parts. Dispense equal amounts (golf ball size, for example) of Part A and Part B. These products have a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKnead parts together aggressively to a uniform color and apply quickly to surface of tool or mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUsing Water as a Bonding Primer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e–\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBefore applying\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e, spray a light mist of water over all surfaces. Do not allow water to pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Mixed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a dough that can be applied up to 1.5” (3.81 cm) thickness. Mix only enough Free Form to be used at one time.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill bond to itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaminating\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Free Form™AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be used in conjunction with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpoxAcoat™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esurface coat and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpoxAmite™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elaminating resin to create a strong and lightweight composite tool or mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse as a Sculpting Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Free Form™AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be applied to wire mesh armatures to create rigid forms for sculpting. Wire mesh for sculpting is available at most art supply stores.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™AIR\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ecan be applied to polystyrene foam to create a hard, rough-sculptable and sandable surface. When applying to polystyrene foam, maximum thickness is 3\/4” (1.90 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoothing Surface –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eEpoxy surface can be smoothed with water or isopropyl alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Cured\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be painted and \/ or primed and then painted with acrylic enamel paints. 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Clean any residue with soap and water.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE-POX-EE KLEENER™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eavailable from Smooth-On.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/smooth-on\"\u003eSmooth-On mould-making and casting materials\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask Go Industrial for product-selection and ordering help\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth-On","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46712243978540,"sku":"117287","price":65.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3426\/4620\/files\/Smooth-OnFreeFormAir.png?v=1745363851","url":"https:\/\/goindustrial.com\/fr\/products\/smooth-on-freeform-air-epoxy-putty","provider":"Go Industrial","version":"1.0","type":"link"}