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Merdalaine
07-24-2017, 08:55 PM
Hi,
I'm planning on casting some scales and then putting them on either neoprene or power mesh once they're cured. How do you adhere them? I know you can pin them, but what's the next step?

MermaidBrandie
07-24-2017, 08:56 PM
More silicone. Do a test to make sure the neoprene won't interfere with the curing process. I would use power mesh. Much cheaper

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Merdalaine
07-25-2017, 10:58 AM
Thanks Mermaid Brandie. So you just smear uncured silicone onto the material and then press the scales on?

MermaidBrandie
07-25-2017, 01:05 PM
Yes. Smear it on. Pin the scales. Once that's cured smear more on on the inside of the tail tube. Then more on the outside over the scales for a clear coat.

Make sure your scales are washed really well if you've used a release agent in your mold

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