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Article · MITRA Forum Archive (University of Delaware)
Cell Creation Safety in Acrylic Pouring
By Sarah Sands (Golden Artist Colors), via MITRA
- Type
- Article
- Level
- All levels
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2017
About this lesson
A materials expert's answer on making cells safely: use low-density additives such as isopropyl alcohol rather than silicone oil, which can harm film formation and adhesion. It warns strongly against torching alcohol-laden pours and gives advice for scent-sensitive painters.
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