{"product_id":"free-form-habitat-black","title":"Free Form™ Habitat™ Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ Habitat™ Black Epoxy Putty\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mix-by-hand putty that is used to create textured or highly detailed display pieces. \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e is solvent-free and contains no VOC’s. Working time is 60 minutes and cure time is 16 hours at room temperature (73°F\/23°C). Epoxy cures to a very hard, heat resistant material that is easily painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse with Habitat™ Black Folding Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e – fold powder into epoxy putty to thicken and reduce sag when applied to a vertical surface. \u003cstrong\u003eFolding Powder™\u003c\/strong\u003e also reduces stickiness and makes the epoxy more handle-able.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"slide-gallery\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"slider-main slider-main-1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smooth-on.com\/products\/free-form-habitat-black\/#\" class=\"slider-control slider-left slider-1-left\" rel=\"undefined\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; width: 100%; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"slider-wistia-mother-1\" class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/899818954?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;title=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shoplightspeed.com\/shops\/606431\/files\/52753282\/habitatblackspecs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"406\" height=\"670\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shoplightspeed.com\/shops\/606431\/files\/52753281\/habitatblackcoverage.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"541\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for interior and exterior use. It is certified ‘aquarium safe’ and used by aquariums to create hyper-realistic coral and other aquarium displays. \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e is also used for general sculpting and theming applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce putty is applied, it can be stamped with a silicone rubber stamp to create repeating patterns with intricate detail over a large surface area. Surface can be smoothed with alcohol or water. New \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e will bond to cured \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e without delamination. \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e will not melt foam, and can be used as an EPS foam coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ Habitat™ Black \u003c\/strong\u003eis also an excellent repair cement and bonds permanently to itself, PVC, Plexiglas™ (acrylic), wood, many metals, plastics and foams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSafety\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e– Use in a well-ventilated area (“room size” ventilation). Generally, if you use any epoxy system on a regular basis, wearing a NIOSH approved respirator is advised. Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and rubber gloves to minimize skin contact. Wear nitrile or vinyl gloves only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRate Of Coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - Assuming a thickness of 0.25 in. (6.3 mm), 1 lb. (454 g) of \u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ Habitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e will cover approximately 71.6 in2 (462 cm2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation \u003c\/strong\u003e–\u003c\/em\u003e Materials should be stored and used at room temperature (73°F\/23°C). This product has a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible. Mixing should be done in a well-ventilated area. Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and rubber gloves to minimize contamination risk. \u003cstrong\u003eBefore mixing materials, apply Folding Powder to work surface\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 1\/4” (6.3 mm) layer. Powder gloves with Folding Powder to eliminate sticking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause no two applications are quite the same, a small test application to determine suitability for your project is recommended if performance of this material is in question.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying A Release Agent \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e– For releasing epoxy from non-porous surfaces such as resin, metal, glass etc., use \u003cstrong\u003eEase Release 200 or 205 \u003c\/strong\u003e(available from Smooth-On) to prevent adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003e Free Form™ Habitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e comes as two parts. Dispense equal amounts of Part A and Part B. These products have a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e This product is mixed by hand. \u003cstrong\u003eYou must wear gloves when mixing this material\u003c\/strong\u003e, wearing vinyl gloves reduces inhibition risk. First, thoroughly coat gloves with folding powder to prevent sticking. Knead parts A+B together while folding powder into mixture. The amount of powder to add depends on desired working consistency. The more powder you add, the thicker the mixture becomes. Fold mixture into itself repeatedly until desired consistency is attained (3-5 minutes or a minimum of 20 folds). For more on correct mixing technique, you can view our video: How to Mix Free Form™ Habitat™ and Folding Powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eApply\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eby gloved hand to horizontal, vertical or inverted surface. Important; pot life and cure time are reduced with elevated temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp, Sculpt or Mold\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/em\u003e Once in place, putty can be stamped using a rubber stamp (such as one made with Rebound 25™ brushable silicone). Apply alcohol to stamp detail before using for precise detail and to keep stamp clean. Sculpt using gloved hands or tools. Putty can also be pressed into a silicone rubber mold to reproduce detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoothing Surface \u003c\/strong\u003e–\u003c\/em\u003e Epoxy surface can be smoothed with water or isopropyl alcohol. Option: cover putty surface with clear plastic food wrap and smooth or sculpt with hand or tool. Leave wrap in place until material cures and remove. Cured surface will have a high gloss finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuring and Heat Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Black \u003c\/strong\u003ewill cure in 16 hours at room temperature. Elevated heat will cure epoxy faster. At an ambient temperature of 150°F\/60°C, the material will cure in as little as 30 minutes. A heat gun may also be used, as long as the surface temperature of the \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e does not exceed 212°F\/100°C. Putty cured at room temperature with a minimum thickness of ½” (1.27 cm) will resist temperatures up to 165°F\/74°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost Curing\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/em\u003e For higher heat resistance, cured \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e can be heat post-cured in a dedicated industrial oven. Cure at 175°F\/80°C for two hours, followed by three hours at 212°F\/100°C. Thin sections may need to be supported during post curing. Allow material to cool to room temperature before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachining\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e– Cured castings are rigid and durable. They resist moisture, moderate heat, solvents, dilute acids and can be machined, primed\/painted or bonded to other surfaces (any release agent must be removed). If machining cured\u003cstrong\u003e Free Form™ Habitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e plastics, wear dust mask or other apparatus to prevent inhalation of residual particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e– Cured \u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ Habitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e can be primed and then painted with acrylic enamel paints. Let paint fully dry before putting part into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemoving Uncured Free Form™ Habitat™ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - Remove as much uncured material from the surface as possible. 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