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Jett Basic Plastiform 1 Lb. Jar

Part # 112.250

Single unit weight: -- lbs / -- kg

Current price $35.00
Availability:
25 in stock, ready to be shipped

Product Details

Jett Basic Plastiform is a low-temperature, hand-formable thermoplastic developed 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
  • Will not stick to glass, ceramic, or most metals
  • Originally developed as a shellac substitute for jewelry work

Specifications

Net Weight 1 lb (454 g)
Softening Temperature 140°F (60°C)
Material Type Thermoplastic
Form Solid (Melts to Clear Gel When Heated)
Brand Jett

Typical Uses

  • 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

Notes

  • Silicone mold release spray or vegetable oil spray may be used as a release agent on plastics, metals, and wax if needed.
  • May be dissolved by methylene chloride (attack epoxy solvent) or acetone.
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