Mold making and casting are advanced arts that involve the use of specialized materials like resins, latex rubber and silicone rubber. These materials are easy to use and produce excellent molds and casts.
However, painting them is another story altogether. Most artists are confounded when their painted casts start chipping or cracking very soon.
The fault lies not in the material or the technique, but in the paints themselves. Regular paints just do not work well will rubber or resin materials. And this is exactly why EnvironMolds has devoted a complete section to specialized paints and dyes like silicone paint, latex paint and resin paint.
On the www.artmolds.com website, you can easily locate this segment under the Art Supplies tab. It throws up various options of specially created painting and pigmenting systems for latex, silicone and polyurethane applications.
There are a range of pigments that should be mixed with the corresponding paint medium before painting on a cured surface. Or you can also mix the pigment directly in the casting material itself before adding the catalyst to get a uniform intrinsic color on the entire cast.
There is also an exceptional offering called I-Glo photo-luminescent pigments. This comes in a crystal form and can be mixed into a clear casting resin or sprinkled over a finished surface before sealing it. It will create a glowing effect in the dark by absorbing light during the day. The pigments are invisible during the day, thus creating two distinct looks for the artwork.
All the above pigments are so formulated that they bond with the rubber or resin material. As they become a part of the cast itself, they will not chip, crack or rub off at all.
So, remember to use the right resin, latex or silicone paint for finishing your cast!
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