How does it work?
Body Double™ SILK is a self-releasing platinum-cure silicone rubber that can be applied directly to the skin to make moulds of the face, hands and other body parts. The rubber cures quickly and will reproduce excellent detail from any original model. Certified Skin Safe - Material is skin safe and certified by an independent laboratory.
Body Double™ SILK will release from closely cropped hair-covered skin surfaces(short beards, mustaches, eyebrows, pubic hair, etc.). Release cream or Hyperfolic are not needed when using Body Double™ SILK. Body Double™ SILK will last for many castings of almost any material including plaster, Matrix™ Neo™, wax, resins (Smooth-Cast urethanes, polyester, etc.) Body Double™ SILK has a working time of 6 minutes and a demould time of 20 minutes*.
*Depending on material temperature, ambient temperature and body temperature.
Body Double™ SILK is a self-releasing platinum-cure silicone rubber designed for professional lifecasting applications. Applied directly to the skin, it creates highly detailed moulds of faces, hands, and other body parts with exceptional accuracy.
Perfect for lifecasting professionals who need reliable results, Body Double™ SILK offers several key advantages: it cures in just 20 minutes with a 6-minute working time, and releases naturally from hair-covered skin surfaces including short beards, mustaches, and eyebrows without requiring release creams or preparations.
Certified skin-safe by independent laboratory testing, this platinum-cure silicone provides the professional-grade performance required for detailed body casting work. Whether you're transitioning from other lifecasting silicones like Barnes' Pinkysil range or seeking a dependable solution for your current projects, Body Double™ SILK delivers consistent, high-quality results.
The cured moulds are durable enough for multiple castings using plaster, Matrix™ Neo™, wax, and various resins including Smooth-Cast urethanes and polyester systems. With over 20 years of industry experience, we can provide technical guidance to ensure optimal results for your specific application.
*Cure times may vary depending on material temperature, ambient temperature and body temperature.
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