Q-Ballz™
Q-Ballz™ is a single component liquid that can be used as a bald cap plastic or for encapsulating silicone gel prosthetic appliances. Thin with acetone to airbrush material into a mold (or over a plastic head form) for creating a membrane. Use as soon as possible after opening.
The edges of a silicone prosthetic appliance encapsulated in Q-Ballz™ can be dissolved away with acetone. Q-Ballz™ can also be used to create bald caps on an appropriate head form. Cured material is skin safe and certified by an independent laboratory.
Instructions
WARNING - FLAMMABLE Liquid and vapor. Keep away from ignition sources and follow precautions for handling flammables.
Materials should be stored and used in a warm environment (73°F / 23°C). This material has a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible. Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and rubber gloves to minimize contamination risk.
Important: Shake Q-Ballz™ Container Well Before Using.
FOR CREATING BALD CAPS:
- Apply a thin layer of release agent, such as Ease Release™ 200, Ease Release™ 300, or petroleum jelly, to a bald cap head form.
- Stipple undiluted Q-Ballz™ thinly over the desired area of the bald cap head form.
- Allow at least 10 minutes of drying time between layers.
- Repeat steps 2-3 to build up an appropriate thickness. Generally, 5-10 layers are sufficient.
- Allow at least 2 hours for acetone to completely flash off before removing bald cap from the head form.
- Powder outside of bald cap using talcum powder.
- Remove bald cap from head form gently using a soft brush and talcum powder.
- Fine edges of the completed bald cap can be dissolved using acetone.
FOR USE AS AN ENCAPSULANT FOR SILICONE APPLIANCES:
- Apply a thin layer of release agent, such as Ease Release™ 200, Ease Release™ 300, or petroleum jelly, to all surfaces of prosthetic mold.
- Thin Q-Ballz™ with acetone. Generally 3-4 parts acetone added to 1 part Q-Ballz™ is sufficient.
- Using an airbrush or other fine mist sprayer, spray a thin layer of thinned Q-Ballz™ over all mold surfaces
- Allow at least 10 minutes of drying time between layers.
- Repeat steps 3-4 to build up an appropriate thickness. Generally, 5-10 layers are sufficient.
- Fill mold using a silicone gel such as Ecoflex™ Gel or Dragon Skin™ softened with SLACKER™.
- Allow silicone gel to fully cure.
- Optional - spray 3-4 thin layers of thinned Q-Ballz™ over back of appliance.
- Demold silicone gel filled appliance with the assistance of a soft bush and talcum powder.
- Fine edges of the completed encapsulated appliance can be dissolved using acetone.
Related Categories: Silicone Rubber - Platinum Cure, Skin Safe FX Materials
Related Series: Platinum Silicone Accessories – Take Your Silicone Rubber Further, Prosthetic Adhesives & Encapsulants – Certified Skin Safe
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