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A\u003cbr\u003eself-cleaning (non-stick) silicone rubber cup is also useful\u003cbr\u003efor this purpose. Add the Putty W Powder while stirring. No\u003cbr\u003emeasuring is necessary. Just add enough Putty W Powder\u003cbr\u003eto achieve desired viscosity. Coloring can be achieved\u003cbr\u003eusing Aqua-Color™.\u003cbr\u003eOr if by weight, 100 parts L Liquid to 150 parts Putty W\u003cbr\u003ePowder is a good starting point.\u003cbr\u003eFor most applications, a “peanut butter” consistency is the\u003cbr\u003emost useful. Apply with a spatula or putty knife. 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Putty W can be\u003cbr\u003epainted immediately— once hard, with water-based paints,\u003cbr\u003eor after it no longer feels cool or is dry to the touch, with\u003cbr\u003esolvent-based paints.\u003cbr\u003eClean-up and Disposal\u003cbr\u003eClean tools and brushes in a container of water as needed.\u003cbr\u003eWipe dry with a towel. Water from container can be safely\u003cbr\u003epoured off down the drain after 24 hours. Solid material\u003cbr\u003ecan be disposed of using normal means.\u003cbr\u003eThis product does not present any chronic health hazards\u003cbr\u003ewhen used as directed. For additional health and safety\u003cbr\u003einformation read package warnings and consult SDSs. The\u003cbr\u003euse of rubber gloves is recommended when using this\u003cbr\u003eproduct.\u003cbr\u003e*Putty W will not adhere to materials with self-releasing\u003cbr\u003eproperties, i.e. wooden tongue depressors, silicones,\u003cbr\u003epolyethylene, polypropylene, et al.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe above recommendations and instructions provided\u003cbr\u003efor this product are presented in good faith and believed\u003cbr\u003eto be correct and accurate. However, since user methods\u003cbr\u003eand conditions of application are entirely beyond our\u003cbr\u003econtrol, this information is offered without warranty. 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A\u003cbr\u003eself-cleaning (non-stick) silicone rubber cup is also useful\u003cbr\u003efor this purpose. Add the Putty W Powder while stirring. No\u003cbr\u003emeasuring is necessary. Just add enough Putty W Powder\u003cbr\u003eto achieve desired viscosity. Coloring can be achieved\u003cbr\u003eusing Aqua-Color™.\u003cbr\u003eOr if by weight, 100 parts L Liquid to 150 parts Putty W\u003cbr\u003ePowder is a good starting point.\u003cbr\u003eFor most applications, a “peanut butter” consistency is the\u003cbr\u003emost useful. Apply with a spatula or putty knife. 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