#Milliput putty free

You can blend different Milliput colours together to aid with colour matching, but it is not recommended to mix with matrix as it will change the properties of the resin. Powder pigment can be mixed in, in small quantities, so that the mixture does not become too dry and crumbly. We recommend putting film of Paraloid B-72 on the surfaces that will adhere to the Milliput, which can then be loosened again with acetone. Whilst Milliput is permanent and highly adhesive, it is possible to remove. Kept separately, these two parts will last a long time unused. Like epoxy glue, there are two sticks in a pack - one resin and one hardener. Milliput goes rock hard in two to three hours at normal room temperature (faster with heat, and can be kept as putty for 72 hours in the freezer). It can then be manipulated like modelling clay.

#Milliput putty free

Milliput is used by blending equal amounts of each stick (two in a pack), by rolling and kneading until the colour is uniform and free from streaks. the ZOIC MR Microraptor or VR Velociraptor). If the surface has already set and needs further adjusting, this can be done with a gentle air pen (e.g. Modelling using clay modelling tools whilst the putty is still clay-like is recommended, and adding a drop of water to the surface and rubbing it in will remove fingerprints and smooth the surface. Colour can be achieved by blending different types of Milliput together, or by painting with quality acrylics. It can be used as a gap or crack filler, or sculpted into whatever shape is required. When it is set, it can then be sandpapered, painted and varnish. It is used widely for restoration and repair of fossils, as it doesn't shrink, bubble crack or change shape over time. Milliput ® is a two-part epoxy putty that adheres exceptionally well to rocks and fossils.