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So I found an interesting line of products that can be used for making decor for aquariums,including fake rocks,and 3d backgrounds. There is a couple videos on their site showing exactly how to use it for those purposes too.
http://www.smooth-on.com/Aquarium-Decoratio/c1383/index.html
I myself was searching for products I could use to color my foam backgrounds with,they actually have a nice line of about 9 color tints,that you mix with another resin,called smoothcast 327. It makes a rubber coloring base that can be painted on. all the products used in the video are good for fresh,and saltwater use too.
http://www.smooth-on.com/video_play.php?video_id=Cp7MD5YvMzE&autoplay=1
While I was impressed by the video showing how to make a background using the product,due to the price I might just give the color tints,and smooth cast a try for my standard drylok covered 3d foam backgrounds.
Although the stuff has a pretty quick curing time,and a background could be started,finished,and tank ready in a day.That's crazy fast. My current process takes at least a week,then tank ready another 2 to 4 days after that.
I broke down pricing using their sample sizes,which were reasonable amounts for 1 bg,without shipping costs was about $152. Not even anymore than what a universal,or pangea would cost. So even then it would be cost friendly.
I get my styro for free,so my using the coloring materials would be enough,but still it would be fun to give the entire process a try. But if your looking into making a BG at least check out the video,and website. they even have a washington,and oregon distributor.
http://www.smooth-on.com/Aquarium-Decoratio/c1383/index.html
I myself was searching for products I could use to color my foam backgrounds with,they actually have a nice line of about 9 color tints,that you mix with another resin,called smoothcast 327. It makes a rubber coloring base that can be painted on. all the products used in the video are good for fresh,and saltwater use too.
http://www.smooth-on.com/video_play.php?video_id=Cp7MD5YvMzE&autoplay=1
While I was impressed by the video showing how to make a background using the product,due to the price I might just give the color tints,and smooth cast a try for my standard drylok covered 3d foam backgrounds.
Although the stuff has a pretty quick curing time,and a background could be started,finished,and tank ready in a day.That's crazy fast. My current process takes at least a week,then tank ready another 2 to 4 days after that.
I broke down pricing using their sample sizes,which were reasonable amounts for 1 bg,without shipping costs was about $152. Not even anymore than what a universal,or pangea would cost. So even then it would be cost friendly.
I get my styro for free,so my using the coloring materials would be enough,but still it would be fun to give the entire process a try. But if your looking into making a BG at least check out the video,and website. they even have a washington,and oregon distributor.