Jett Basic Plastiform 1 Lb. Jar

Jett Basic Plastiform holds, cushions, and shapes work at the bench: soften it, form it around a piece or a tool, let it cool, then reheat it when the job changes. Jett Set developed this low-temperature, hand-formable thermoplastic for jewelers as a modern shellac substitute. At room temperature it is resilient and plastic-like, then softens into a clear gel at just 140°F (60°C) for easy shaping and molding. Heat, form, cool, and repeat as needed for economical, reusable shop solutions.

Features

• Low-temperature thermoplastic softens at 140°F (60°C)
• Reheatable and reusable indefinitely for economical use
• Smooth, plastic-like surface at room temperature
• Non-toxic formulation
• Originally developed as a shellac substitute for jewelry work

Typical uses at the bench:

• Substitute for pitch in chasing and raising
• Create forms and special mallets for anticlastic raising
• Cover anvils, dapping tools, and hammer heads to prevent marring
• Produce reusable forms for hydraulic die forming
• Create form-fitting handles for tools and punches
• Impression material for reproducing forms in wax
• Line plier jaws, tweezers, engraving blocks, and vises

Compatibility

• Will not stick to glass, ceramic, or most metals
• Silicone mold release spray or vegetable oil spray may be used as a release agent on plastics, metals, and wax if needed

Notes

• May be dissolved by methylene chloride (epoxy solvent) or acetone.