Health of Mind Art River Cast is a clear casting epoxy system designed for deep casting applications, including river tables, casting, and embedding.
RIVER CAST is a low viscosity, low exotherm epoxy with superior air release and minimal shrinkage. It is one of Australia's most popular casting resins due to its ease of use and due to it being safer to use.
- Colour: Clear liquid
- Pot life: ~3 hours
- Cured time: 48 – 72 hours (volume and temperature dependent)
- Cure to maximum strength: 7 days
- Mixed viscosity: Water like
- Shore D hardness (at 20 degrees C): 80-85
- Colour Stability: Low yellowing (will darken on UV exposure)
Application
Cover working area with cardboard or plastic. The surface to be coated should be dry and free of contaminants.
For best results, apply at temperatures between 19-20 DEGREES and below 70% humidity.
Air bubbles may form on the surface. Air bubble release is greatly enhanced by use of a heat gun or gas torch. 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 warm, dust free area, and should be covered with a box
PLEASE NOTE DEEP CASTING RESINS ARE VERY MUCH CONDITIONS DEPENDENT, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR OPTIMAL RESULTS. DO NOT POUR LARGE VOLUMES OF THIS RESIN AND LARGE DEPTHS IF YOU HAVE NOT PREPARED YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND ARE USING IT IN THE RIGHT CONDITIONS.
2 LAYERED POURS ARE ENCOURAGED IF YOU CAN NOT GET TO THE RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS. DO NOT PUSH THE BOUNDARIES WITH A THERMOSETTING POLYMER,
ALWAYS ASK FOR ADVICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE LARGER POURS.
Once the material has cured, it can be sanded or mechanically processed as required.
The resin can be tinted with HEALTH OF MIND pigments to achieve a vibrant finish.
Mixing Volume
The cure speed of this product depends greatly upon the volume of the product mix. This product is specifically designed for large volume mixes. Thin casts or applications as a coating will exhibit a longer cure time.
Shelf life
12mths @ 25oC unopened
Depth
This is a slow speed casting system specifically designed for a low exotherm for deep pours (50-100mm thick in a single pour) conditions dependent
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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.