If the Algiform Slow Set is setting too slowly for my purposes, is there any way to speed it up?
A. If you find that your Algiform Slow Set is too slow for you, you can add a small amount of Algiform Regular Set to your mix; anything between 10% and 20% will speed-it-up so that it will set within 5-minutes (20% Regular Set) or 7-minutes (10% Regular Set). Slow Set is not meant to be used in small quantities of one-and-one-half-pounds or less. If you do that, it would take more than 15 minutes to set. It is really meant for full head molds, using two-and-a-half-pounds; and for larger portions of the body, mixing up much more than two-and-a-half-pounds. Also, the consistency of the mix (proportion of Algiform to water) makes a big difference. When we mix-it-up here, we add enough Algiform to the water so that when we lift our mixer out of the Algiform, it does not immediately drip or even sag off of the mixer. This is a “thick” mix. So, the consistency (viscosity) in combination with the volume of the batch, is what will give you your eight minutes of working time. If you are using
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