Health of Mind Art Cast Away Resin is an art resin designed for thin casting and pour over art.
It is a 2-part epoxy resin system. It is designed as an easy to use 2:1 mix ratio by volume. Cast Away is suitable for artwork and thin casting applications. Cast Away has a medium cure speed allowing for quick physical property development and demoulding and exhibits a low viscosity giving excellent air release leading to minimal bubble formation.
Application
Cover working area with cardboard or plastic. Cast Away can be poured into moulds made from plastic, silicone, or timber coated with a suitable tape or mould release agent. For best results, apply at temperatures between 15 and 25ºC and at below 85% humidity. Air bubbles introduced during mixing will typically dissipate during cure. If required, a heat gun or butane torch can assist in the removal of bubbles. Care should be taken to avoid over heating in one spot – sweep the heat gun continuously across the surface for a few seconds. The mixed product should be cured in a dust free area, and should be covered during cure.
Limitations
Avoid working in conditions that could cause condensation to form on the uncured coating, and give rise to amine surface “bloom” or “blush”. Do not thin this product. Do not change the mixing ratio. If casting exceeds 20mm there is the potential for excess heat to develop, giving rise to shrinkage and/or discolouration.
This product is designed for thin casting applications. For applications exceeding 20mm deep, it is recommended that Health of Mind River Cast Resin be used instead.
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Who is Health of Mind Art?
Health of Mind Art was founded by former AFL player Dayne Beams. He recalls: “In June 2019 I was admitted into a rehab facility for a gambling and drug addiction that was controlling my life and ultimately having a huge impact on my mental health… and part of the alternative forms of therapy was art therapy, the first time I spent in the art room I fell in love and had all of a sudden found something that was so beneficial for my mind.” It was this humble beginning, combined with a lack of satisfaction with the quality of resins available, that lead Dayne to found Health of Mind Art.
Health of Mind Art is 100% Australian owned and made, by makers for makers. They manufacture and sell high quality epoxies specifically formulated for artistic needs and long-term results. Health of Mind Art products are to subject to rigorous quality control within the Australian manufacturing industry.