Aquariums, Zoos and Themed Environments

Aquariums, Zoos and Themed Environments

Smooth-On Materials for Hyper-Realistic Public Environments

  • Zoos - Animal-safe, impact-resistant materials, sculptable concrete blend for trees and rockscapes.
  • Aquariums - Long-lasting materials for salt and freshwater environments, epoxies for lifelike coral, aquarium-safe silicones, urethanes, and color pigments for sea fans and anemones.
  • Themed Environments - Sculpting materials for trees, railings, and rot-proof benches, concrete mix for rockscapes, caves, and climbing walls.
  • Architectural Elements - Mold rubbers for indoor and outdoor casting, clear resin for ice, snow, and crystal effects

If you can imagine it, you can create it using Smooth-On rubbers, plastics and foams. Contact Us - We can help you get started!

Featured Step-by-Step How-To's

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Painting A Fluorescent Underwater Mural Using Maker Pro™ Fluorescent Paints

Painting A Fluorescent Underwater Mural Using Maker Pro™ Fluorescent Paints

Discover the magic of Maker Pro Fluorescent Paints and how they create captivating colors.

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How To Create Realistic Artificial Vines Using The Ultimate Vine Kit

How To Create Realistic Artificial Vines Using The Ultimate Vine Kit

Learn how to use the Ultimate Vine Making Kit to make "animal tough" vines for zoo habitat exhibits.

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Building the World's Largest Underwater Christmas Tree

Building the World's Largest Underwater Christmas Tree

How Vegas Props fabricated the world's largest underwater Christmas tree

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How To Make a Rockscape and Tree Themed Display with Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix™

How To Make a Rockscape and Tree Themed Display with Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix™

Watch Steve and Jordan Millard create an amazing rockscape using Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix

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How To Make a Museum Quality Totem Pole Using Epoxy Putty

How To Make a Museum Quality Totem Pole Using Epoxy Putty

How epoxy putty is applied to carved foam to create a totem pole for a museum

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How To Make an Aquarium Sandfall Using Habitat™

How To Make an Aquarium Sandfall Using Habitat™

Learn how to make a unique underwater sandfall using Habitat™ epoxy

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How To Make a Flame Rated Casting with Habitat Cast N Coat™ Epoxy

How To Make a Flame Rated Casting with Habitat Cast N Coat™ Epoxy

A Tiki Mask for a Tiki-themed bar is cast out of flame-rated Habitat Cast N Coat epoxy.

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How To Use Habitat Cast N Coat™ to Coat Carved EPS Foam

How To Use Habitat Cast N Coat™ to Coat Carved EPS Foam

In this project, EPS foam board is used to carve a theater mask design. The display is then hard-coated using Habitat Cast N Coat.

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How to Mix Free Form™ Habitat™ and Folding Powder

How to Mix Free Form™ Habitat™ and Folding Powder

This video how-to demonstration shows how to properly combine Folding Powder into Free Form™ Habitat™ Epoxy.

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What People Have Done With These Materials

SMASH! Plastic™ And Rubber Glass Take The Lead In James Bond Movie

SMASH! Plastic™ And Rubber Glass Take The Lead In James Bond Movie

Over 1.5 tons of Rubber Glass was used in “Die Another Day”.

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Building a Giant Animatronic Octopus for T-Rex Cafe Themed Restaurant

Building a Giant Animatronic Octopus for T-Rex Cafe Themed Restaurant

In this time-lapse video, Daddona Studios fabricates pieces for a 'T-Rex Cafe'

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Making Spirits Bright

Making Spirits Bright

Creating a world class display that would be viewed by millions of visitors to New York City’s Christmas Wonderland.

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Themed Rock Display at New York Auto Show

Themed Rock Display at New York Auto Show

Two scenic companies collaborated on a project to launch the new Jeep Liberty

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Treasure Island ~ Hotel, Resort and Casino

Treasure Island ~ Hotel, Resort and Casino

Treasure Island Hotel, Resort and Casino located in Las Vegas, Nevada, opened its doors in the early 90's.

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Atlantis Theme Park Hotel and Resort

Atlantis Theme Park Hotel and Resort

As many of the exterior ornament pieces at the Atlantis Theme Park Hotel and Resort in the Bahamas were conceived and fabricated by MJM Studios in S. Kearney, New Jersey.

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Bergdorf Goodman Department Store on Ice

Bergdorf Goodman Department Store on Ice

Bergdorf Goodman, a world-renowned luxury goods department store based in Manhattan, is known for its creative holiday window displays.

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Theming Las Vegas: Smooth-On Products Used at Luxor Hotel & Casino

Theming Las Vegas: Smooth-On Products Used at Luxor Hotel & Casino

The Luxor is one of Las Vegas' best known hotels and casinos with its stunning Egyptian themed elements made with Smooth-On rubbers,

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Making a Life Size Dragon Using Habitat™ Black

Making a Life Size Dragon Using Habitat™ Black

How Frank Ippolito's Team Made a Full Size Dragon Tradeshow Display

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