How to make Art Stones Including Hints and Tips | Happy Dotting | Beginner casting | Mandala Dot Art
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We're delighted to release this updated version of our essential how to cast video, now with even more valuable information. Making mandala dotting stones and tea light holders is easy, fun and satisfying when you know how! See more written information below.
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Simethicone / Infacol drops is the product I put in the water is reduce bubbles - Optional.
The spray surfactant is a dilute mix of water and regular dish washing detergent (approx 1/2 a teaspoon to a cup of water). Surfactants are chemical compounds that decrease the surface tension or interfacial tension between two liquids, a liquid and a gas, or a liquid and a solid.
“What powder do I buy to make the Art Stones?”
What mix you use depends on your location and what you have available. Many different casting plasters work well.
I like using Ultracal 30. Unfortunately, in some places it can be hard to get or expensive. Please note there is a downloadable data sheet on my website with the mixing quantities for Ultracal 30 for each mold and stone dimensions (the same ratios work for Perfect Cast). www.happydottingcompany.com
Some alternative casting plasters include -
USA/Canada - Perfect Cast, Rapid set Mortar mix from Home depot, Quikrete, Mapei, Dental Stone powder, Hydrocal powders,
In the UK - Crystacast or Herculite Stone,
In Aust and NZ. I buy my Ultracal 30 from Barnes (a shop in Woolloongabba, Brisbane) - I believe they have other outlets. Another good option is Casting Plaster by Gyprock from Bunnings (see free mix sheet for this on our website) or Dental plaster by Gyprock (by special order from Bunnings). Sometimes these products only come in big bags but then it’s very economical.
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Credits -
I would like to thank the many generous people that have contributed to the Pinned post on our FB page about casting. Having people from all over the world offer their experience in casting is great for all our dotting mandala community. Our original video had over 70,000 views - we're thrilled to have helped so many get started with casting.
Thanks to Zarah of Z Dot Designs for sharing all her casting experience. She has casted thousands of stones and other items. She has wonderful patterns available for easy download. zdotdesigns.com
Thanks to Nik and Claudia from the Aust and NZ dot mandala FB group for sharing their tips and tricks.
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Love this video! Can you place the castings in a low oven to dry them quicker?
Thank you Janet. Yes you can - that will definitely speed up the drying process. 😊
Thank you 🙏🦋
So much brilliant information, tips and tricks from the original and the best. Xxxx Z
@@rhondasmillie9118 thank you so much 😘
These are the best moulds ever! This video is so helpful!
@@MelissaStone-z4n Thank you, Anjela 😊
Thank you very much for all your help tricks and product information. Specially for Australia 🇦🇺 😊 Looking forward to visiting and purchasing molds from your store.
You're very welcome Rashelle - Thank you, Anjela 😊
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I love your molds
Thank you so much! 😘
I just received the heart mold and did not realize that I had to use casting powder. I always use Rapid Set Concrete. Is that ok to use on your molds?
That’s no problem. Yes the Rapid set concrete will work well. Anjela 😊
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Where can i get that recipe sheet for the different cement recipies
There isn't any for cement powders - mostly people in the USA I see use them and I don't have access to them (I'm in Brisbane, Australia). Having said that I'm travelling to the USA in September and hope to get some and work them out. :)
What was the name of the cement
The one I've heard of is Rapid set - Cementall brand. But I haven't used it myself. There's comments about cement mixes in the pinned post on our Happy Dotting Company FB page.