Adorable Animals

29-Nov-23

Craft Tutorials, Permastone

ACTÍVA Products

Materials Needed:

  • Activa PermaStone
  • Measuring spoon
  • Warm water
  • Mixing container
  • Silicone animal faces mold
  • Shallow tray
  • Drying rack
  • Fine sand paper
  • Paint
  • Paint brush
  • Water bowl
  • Sealant
  • Adhesive
  • Magnet

Step 1

Mixing

Mix compound according to package directions.
Add 1.5 parts Perma Stone into 1 part water in a clean, disposable mixing container or bag.
Mix gently and slowly until a pancake batter consistency is reached.

Step 2

Pour

Pour the Perma Stone mixture into the prepared mold.
Gently tap or vibrate the mold to release any air bubbles.
*TIP: Use a shallow tray under the mold to help with this process.

Step 3

Cure

Allow the Perma Stone to cure. Average setting time is approximately 20-30 minutes.

Step 4

Removal

Loosen the castings from the mold by gently pulling back on the mold’s edges.

Lift the castings completely out of the mold.
Castings maybe placed on a drying rack to complete the drying process.

Step 5

Smooth

File down any rough edges on the castings using fine sand paper.

Step 6

Magnet

Turn each casting over and apply a magnet to the backside using adhesive.

Step 7

Paint

Paint the animal castings. Allow the painted surface to dry.

Step 8

Sealant

Apply a coat of sealant over each fully dry animal casting. Allow the sealant to dry.

2023-11-29