Has anyone ever used liquid latex mortar additive?

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Neuf350Z

Discussion Starter · Jun 25, 2017

I'm trying to avoid the high cost of buying a large container of liquid latex and wondered if anyone's ever tried using liquid latex mortar additive for their props in place of traditional liquid latex?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/MAPEI-2-Gallon-White-Liquid-Latex-Mortar-Additive/3743849

I noticed in the Q&A someone asked if it could be used in a casting application and the manufacturer replied "This product is designed to be an additive for our cement mortar products, and will likely dry to a tacky finish if brushed onto an object."

I guess for $20 I could just wing it and see what happens, but I am curious if anyone here has tried it.

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HauntedWyo

· #2 · Jun 25, 2017

What will you be doing with it? If you are making a mold out of it, Stiltbeast has a youtube tutorial on how to cast using silicone calk.

Here is the video of him using silicone caulk to make a mold.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfH_HCI0G4I

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Neuf350Z

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 25, 2017

Corpsing is what I'd mostly use it for.

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HauntedWyo

· #4 · Jun 25, 2017

Stiltbeast has several videos on corpsing too. Might be cheaper and easier.

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Neuf350Z

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 25, 2017

I saw one where he's using latex caulk thinned with ammonia. That might be a better alternative. Thanks!

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HauntedWyo

· #6 · Jun 25, 2017

You are welcome. I too am always looking for cheap ways of doing things without the things looking cheap when they are done.

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Neuf350Z

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jun 25, 2017

My budget is pretty limited this year thanks to a bathroom remodel that ended up costing me double, so I'm trying to find the cheapest way possible. I agree with you though that I don't want them to look cheap. It's the worst when you spend a lot of time on something and end up ditching it because it just doesn't look good enough.

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