hydroflow Water Based Casting Compound by Eli-Chem Resins

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  • Description

    hydroflow eco resin is an environmentally friendly, water based casting compound that comes in two components - a mineral powder and a water based acrylic binder.

    A sustainable solution for creating functional & decorative items with a cement texture & appearance. Can be used to make smooth or textured pieces, hydroflow will replicate the most detailed texture in your mould to produce unique jewellery, creative arts and crafts. 

    It has thousands of uses, limited only by the shape of your mould. Patterns can be created  in newly poured pieces using a variety of tools. 

    Easily coloured with water based pigments such as our resi-TINT acrylic inks, acrylic paints or powdered tempura paints. Can be sealed and protected with hydroflow Sealer.

    • Water based & environmentally friendly eco resin
    • No harsh chemicals, odourless and VOC-free
    • Easily pigmented using resi-TINT inks or other water based pigments
    • Perfect for coasters, platters, vases, planters, soap dishes and many other items
    • Ideal for creating textured art pieces on canvas and wooden boards
    • Can be used to create the terrazzo effect 
    • Easily sanded to create different finishes
    • Mixing containers & tools can be cleaned with water after use
    • Can be demoulded in less than 1 hour
    • Everything you need in 6 kit sizes
    • Non flammable (internal tests)


  • Used For & How To Use

    Mixing

    Adding colour
    Use any water based pigment E.g. resi-TINT acrylic inks, acrylic paints or powdered tempura paints. Any solid can be added (sand, mica, quartzite, dried shards of hydroflow etc).

    When using the whole kit
    Add colour to the hydroflow activator fluid before adding the powder. Add small amounts at a time and mix in stages until you have achieved a lump-free consistency

    When using part of the kit
    Pour the desired amount of hydroflow activator fluid into your mixing container. Add colour to the hydroflow activator fluid before adding the powder. Add 2.5 times the amount of powder to the fluid activator E.g. if you started with 100ml (100g) activator fluid then you should add 250g powder. 2.5:1 is the default mixing ratio, but this is not set in stone. You can adapt the ratio with less or more powder to obtain a runnier or thicker consistency to suit the application. If the mixture is too viscous and thick for your application simply add a little water (5-10% by weight), the activator is a water based emulsion and can be extended and diluted further to make it more fluid.

    Once you have mixed to a creamy consistency you can top up the pigment addition to achieve a stronger colour shade.

    Application

    Immediately pour into your mould and agitate to clear trapped air bubbles. Allow to harden in 20-40 minutes. The mould will feel warm, this is normal. Demould after 1-2 hrs.

    Additional information

    hydroflow...

    • can be sanded using either dry or wet/dry sandpaper to expose any terrazzo aggregate 
    • is heat resistant up to 125°C surface contact temperature
    • is porous and can be sealed by brush using hydroflow sealer or any acrylic/PVA sealer
  • Technical & Safety Data


    Specifications

      Mix ratio  2.5 parts powder to 1 part liquid activator
      Drying time   approx. 30 minutes, demould in 1-2 hours, can be sanded after 2 hours 
      Pot Life  10-20 minutes 
      Shelf life  6 months

     

    hydroflow Technical Data Sheet PDF

    hydroflow Safety Data Sheet PDF

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  • Reviews (8)
    Nina Palmer

    Bought this, tried others - keep coming back - I think that says it all!. MUCH easier to work with than others (Jesmonite) and although a fan of Aquacast too, Hydroflow is definately a winner for my bespoke pieces. Thanks Elichem, going to try your Epoxy now!!! Happy New Year Guys and strongly recommend their Facebook page too

    Kate Taylor

    Really love this product, saw it on Claire\'s Crafty Corner and fancied a change from epoxy resin. Like how it is more versatile than a certain other popular eco-resin and has a longer pot life. Items have come out so smooth and mixing is really easy. Seems to work better for me as a 2:1 ratio and I use opaque acrylic inks to colour the liquid. Will definitely be ordering more after payday as already used most of it in 2 weeks. Delivered really fast too which is also a bonus! Thanks Elichem.

    Glenda Mills

    Put my order in for hydroflow yesterday and it arrived today so very impressed. Great product, I used it before Christmas to make some gifts for my family and now they have asked for other things to be made so most of my birthday gifts are sorted thanks elichem x

    NICOLA

    I really do love this stuff. I'm very new to working with this material but I've been doing epoxy resin for a few years and hands down I much prefer the eco resin the best and will probably be finished with epoxy once my supplies have run out.

    Linda Ruffin

    What a brilliant product ! Easy to use and fast drying which is great for an impatient artist like myself. Well done Elichem !

    JANE

    This product is amazing, endless possibilities, great that you dont wait too long for it to set . Brilliant

    Jane

    Amazing, ! So many possibilities, I love that it sets quickly . The final result is so smooth. Love it !

    Tracey

    Purchased on Thursday, received on Friday. Made some tea light holders and some trinket trays. Very pleased with how they came out. Easy to use with great results!

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