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Colored Dyes for Polyurethane Plastic & Polyurethane Rubber

Colored Dyes for Polyurethane Plastic & Polyurethane Rubber

PolyColor dyes are designed to color polyurethane plastics and polyurethane rubbers. Dyes are available in black, brown, blue, green, r...

How to Make a One-Piece Silicone Rubber Block Mold

How to Make a One-Piece Silicone Rubber Block Mold

This step-by-step mold making tutorial shows you how to make a simple, one-piece silicone block mold of a small, decorative object.&nbs...

Should I Use Polyurethane Mold Rubber or Silicone Mold Rubber?

Should I Use Polyurethane Mold Rubber or Silicone Mold Rubber?

You’re in the planning stages of your mold making project and you need to decide which rubber is more suitable for your process: polyur...

Mold Making: Mold Rubber Hardness

Mold Making: Mold Rubber Hardness

The hardness of rubber can be measured using Durometer Shore Hardness Scales [Figure 1].Shore Hardness measures the resistance of a material...

Casting Methods: Advantages & Disadvantages

Casting Methods: Advantages & Disadvantages

There are several factors that should be considered when selecting a casting material (e.g., desired weight, appearance, durability...

How to Make a Rubber Mold for Casting Concrete Tiled Panels

How to Make a Rubber Mold for Casting Concrete Tiled Panels

Rubber panel molds made for casting concrete can be created from a variety of natural textures. In this case, Travertine tile was used....