Art Casting Plaster

Art Casting Plaster & Art Casting Plaster 20

Art Casting Plaster is a beta hemihydrate plaster manufactured from high purity, white gypsum rock. The plaster is formulated with surface hardening agents to improve decorating properties and reduce paint absorption. It can be reinforced with hemp and other fibers, aggregated, and pigmented. Art Casting Plaster is a versatile casting medium used primarily for solid-cast statuary and other decorative parts and accessories.


Physical Properties

ART CASTING PLASTER TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

Set Time – 27-37 minutes
Use Consistency – 64-68 cc/100g
% Expansion (max.) – 0.20%
-100 Mesh – 98.5 – 100% passing
50 Mesh – 0%
Dry Compressive Strength – 2,000 psi

ART CASTING PLASTER 20 TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

Set Time – 15-24 minutes
Use Consistency – 64-68 cc/100g
% Expansion (max.) – 0.20%
-100 Mesh – 98.5 – 100% passing
50 Mesh – 0%
Dry Compressive Strength – 2,000 psi

  • Sift plaster into water slowly and evenly.
  • Let soak for 1 minute. This allows the gypsum crystals to wet-out, displacing trapped air.
  • Mix for 2 minutes.

Support Documents

For a complete list of Safety Data Sheets, Product Documents, and other support documents, CLICK HERE

For More Information

For more information or how to purchase, please contact:

U.S. & Canada
Carl Buchanan
(864) 469-3113 (Office)
(470) 539-1615 (Cell)
Carl.Buchanan@Arcosa.com

Limestone Only
Kimberly Dreis
206-957-4757 (Office)
405-882-7216 (Cell)
Kimberly.Dreis@Arcosa.com

Arcosa Specialty Materials provides plaster solutions
for companies around the world.