Castilene- Soft 2.5 lb Block-Green

Castilene is a new sculpture and prototype modeling compound. It is available in three consistencies (soft, medium & hard). Easily softened in sunlight, under light bulbs or just by the heat of your hands. Casteline models like clay and works like wax. It can also be melted down and poured. This allows for easy manipulation. It is sulfur free and a favorite among many toy and prototype designers. Size: 2-1/2 Lbs approx. Specifications: Models like clay Works like wax Sulfur-free Non-polymerizing Lightweight; 4% lighter than Plastiline Self supporting without armature All grades are compatible Hard Grade used for armature and building up piece, as well as, sharp detail Medium Grade used for detailing and modeling Soft Grade works like clay and is more susceptible to dings and bruising Castilene is compatible for use with silicones and other liquid molding rubbers To Begin Castilene Soften with a variety of heat sources including heat lamps, hot boxes, crock pots, microwave oven, hot water or double boiler. DO NOT USE A DIRECT FLAME. Avoid heating above 21 °F or air bubbles may result. Castilene can be melted and poured at 17-18 °F. The strength and light weight of Castilene allows sculpting without a wire armature in many cases. Working with Castilene Hard Castilene remains malleable while working if kept warm by heat lamps, warm water, etc. All three hardness are compatible with one another. Hard Castilene can be used as an armature and soft and medium Castilene can be applied on top. Wax tools and wax carving methods are compatible with Castilene. Heat tools before carving. Chill Castilene to achieve optimum hardness for high detail and burnishing. Polishing and Finishing Castilene Use any wax dissolving solution including Goo-Gone, De-Solv-it, d-limonene or Prepsol based products, mineral oils and terpenoids to smooth the surface and polish with a clean cloth. Castilene does not inhibit the curing of silicone rubbers. Castilene can be burned out for lost wax casting.