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Data Sheets for Plasters

Data Sheets give mixing, best use, technical, and storage information. Click on the images for a PDF to print. Hydrocal comes in White (USG6) and Yellow (USG12) with the only difference being the color addition, which is not pertinent for the technical information.

USG1
Pottery
USG2 Molding
USG3 Casting
USG4
Dental
USG6 & 12 Hydrocal
USG7
Cerami-Cal
USG11 Hydrostone

Plaster

Plaster is one of the most flexible, versatile art materials made. Molds, sculpture, hobby crafts, medical and dental uses: plaster serves all these needs and more. We can help you determine which plaster is right for your intended application. All plaster is packaged in standard 50-pound bags. Other types of plaster and gypsum stone are available with minimum orders of 2,000-4,000 lbs.

USG1
Pottery #1
Produces a break-resistant, smooth wearing mold designed for slip casting and jiggering applications. Formulated to provide stronger, longer-lasting ceramic slip cast molds. The industry standard for sanitaryware and dinnerware casting

Mix Ratio: 70:100
Expansion 0.21%
Crush PSI 2400
Set Time 27-37 min
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USG2 - out of stock -
Molding Plaster
Great for plaster bats. A good utility plaster when expansion, hardness and strength are not of great importance.

Mix Ratio: 70:100
Expansion 0.20%
Crush PSI 1700-2500
Set Time 14-24 min
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USG3
Casting Plaster
Great for casting plaques and figurines. This general use industrial plaster is formulated for greater strength and chip resistance than regular plaster. Working properties and set time similar to Hydrocal White.

Mix Ratio: 70:100
Expansion 0.20%
Crush PSI 1700-2500
Set Time 14-24 min
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USG4 - out of stock -
Dental Lab Plaster
A general dental application plaster with a set time between 5 to 15 minutes.

Mix Ratio: 70:100
Expansion 0.20%
Crush PSI 2000
Set Time 5-15 min
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USG6
Hydrocal White Plaster
Our most general use plaster cement, it can be carved or added to, possesses excellent plasticity for workability, and a gradual setting time. Also has higher expansion properties.

Mix Ratio: 40-50:100
Expansion 0.42%
Crush PSI 6000
Set Time 20-30 min
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USG7
Ceramical Gypsum Plaster
Designed for use in pressing clayware. Exceptional strength with consisten absorption. Store indoors. Shelf life 90 days.

Mix Ratio: 33:100
Expansion 0.13%
Crush PSI 6000
Set Time 18-23 min
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USG11 - 50# limit -
Hydrostone Plaster
Hydrostone is an extremely hard and strong plaster. Its very low viscosity allows for excellent detail reproduction. Primarily used for high-quality art, novelty and statuary castings. Available in a non-yellowing formulation. Moderate expansion properties.

Mix Ratio: 22-100
Expansion 0.20%
Crush PSI 13,000
Set Time 15-25 min
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USG12
Hydrocal 105 Plaster
This yellow dental stone is very similar to Hydrocal White, but tinted for dental work.

Mix Ratio: 40-50:100
Expansion 0.42%
Crush PSI 6,000
Set Time 20-30 min
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Plaster Mixing Instructions

General Mixing instructions -
Your mixing container and equipment should be clean and free of all previous plaster mixing debris. Old plaster will cause your new mix to set irregularly and at a faster rate.
Water needs to be carefully and specifically measured. Water temperature is very important to your set time. Testing water is at 70°F - use a thermometer! Hotter water will speed up your set time, cooler water will slow and retard the set time.
Plaster mixes into water: sift your plaster into the pre-measured water, allow to slake for 30 seconds and mix time will be about 30 - 60 seconds. Plaster ages, it is hydroscopic. Older plaster may require less water.
Adjusting and checking your Georgia Pacific (GP) plaster against USG plaster:
Nothing will be exactly the same as we all know. Correctly adjusting and controlling your water will be the key to achieving the best match for your needs.
Field Test Procedure - You will need the following:
• Waxed or Plastic cup
• Wooden stir stick
• Thermometer
• Timer
• Straightened paperclip
Mix using 200 gram test amounts with the prescribed water for the given plaster at 70°F. Mix in your cup as directed. Set your timer. As soon as the slurry appreciably stiffens, begin inserting the extended paperclip. When considerable pressure from your index finger is required to reach the bottom of the cup, you will have your set time. Test absorption by allowing the test cup of plaster to set overnight. Weigh your slug of plaster. Cover with room temperature water and soak for an hour. Re-weigh your slug of plaster. The % difference in weight will be your absorption. If you are matching this to your USG version, you need to make a slug of each for control purposes. If your set time or absorptions are different, these will be adjustable with more or less water and the temperature of the water.


For USG1, USG2, USG3, USG4, and USG5:

• Mix should be 1 part water to 1½ parts plaster (or 35 lbs water to 50 lbs plaster)
• Slowly add plaster in water.
• Allow to soak for 2 minutes.
• Mix 2 minutes to heavy creme density.

 

For USG7:

• Mix should be 16.5 pounds water to 50 pounds USG7.
• Sift plaster slowly and evenly into water
• Allow to soak for 2-5 minutes (less time for smaller batches).
• Mix 10 minutes with high-speed mixer. Pour within 2 minutes of mixing.

 

For USG6 & USG12:

• Mix should be 10 quarts water to 50 pounds USG6 or USG12..
• Dump plaster in water.
• Allow to soak for 2 minutes.
• Mix 2 minutes to heavy creme density.

 

For USG11:

• Mix should be 5.5 pounds water to 50 pounds USG11.
• Slowly add plaster in water.
• Allow to soak for 2 minutes.
• Mix 2 minutes to heavy creme density. Longer mixing = stronger mold & shorter set

 

Plaster Gauze Rolls

Plaster Gauze • 50081K

For masks, mold backing, foundations and parts of sculptures; there is no end to the hundreds of uses for this versitile tape. Each box contains one roll that is 4" wide by 15' long.

1-11 rolls
12-31 rolls
32+ rolls
$5.00 ea
$4.00 ea
$3.50 ea
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Mold Soap

A soapy separating agent used to release plaster or other materials from plaster. We recommend applying a coat, wiping it off, blotting with a tissue or soft cloth, and then repeating for a second coat. Sold in pints only.
RM603 • $11.25 Qty:

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