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Frame Casting

12-Jan-23

Craft Tutorials, Permastone

ACTÍVA Products

Supplies Needed:

  • Activa Perma Stone
  • Measuring Spoon
  • Warm Water
  • Mixing Container
  • Flexible Plastic Frame Mold
  • Fine Sand Paper
  • Metalic Spray Paint
  • Canvas Panel
  • Double Sided Tape

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.

Step 3

Drying

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

Step 4

Removal

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

Lift the casting completely out of the mold.

Step 5

Smooth

File down any rough edges of the frame using sand paper or file.

Step 6

Paint

Brush or spray paint the Perma Stone frame the desired color.

Step 7

Backing

Use a matching sized canvas panel as a backing for the frame. Frame can be used to hold a photo or artwork.

Step 8

Framing

Insert photo or artwork into the frame and secure in place with double sided tape.

2023-01-12