RECOMMENDED MIXING PROCEDURE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT CULTURED MARBLE







1. Weigh resin and pour into mixer.

2. Catalyze at a reduced level (one-third less) and add background pigment if desired.

3. Mix for one to two minutes.

4. Add half the premeasured heavyweight filler and mix only until wetted out.

5. Add the premeasured Sil-Cell and mix until most of the Sil-Cell is wetted out.

6. Add the remaining heavyweight filler. Continue mixing as normal for a few minutes after complete wet-out. The marble mix may feel different. Do not make it too dry.

7. Keep mixing time after catalyzation between 10 - 15 minutes.

8. Vein and cast into mold as normal.

9. Good vibration is important. Vibrate somewhat longer than for standard marble: 20+ minutes for tubs, 10+ minutes for tops and smaller parts.

  REMEMBER

When working with any powders wear respiratory protection rated for dusts.
See MSDS's for details.

 
 
 

SAMPLE FORMULAS
(Amounts by Weight)


    15% 30%
Ingredient Standard Reduction Reduction
       
Resin 25 25 27
       
CaC03 75 58 39
       
Sil-Cell -- 2 4





 

HOME | Lightweight Filter Aids | Specialty Filter Aids | Specialty Fillers | Contact Us


American Stone Pioneers
P.O. Box 4083
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Phone: 310-377-7977  Fax: 310-377-1287