Ecrylimer FAQs

Straight out of the mold it is not food safe as it is a porous material. Bramblier is working on the sealers, however for a food safe level this would usually require something with VOCs such as resin, which they are wanting to avoid.

Other brands of Food Safe Sealers could be used.

No - using a food safe wax will produce a lustre on the product, however it doesn't make it food safe in anyway as it doesn't seal the product permanently or enough to stop moisture.

Ecrylimer Liquid Pigments.

Ecrylimer is compatible with Jesmonite pigments.

Other alternatives are also the JoSonja range of Acrylic paints (in particular high pigmented versions such as Pthalo blue and green).

Mica and Oxide powders can be used (refer Colour Passion Pigment Powders).

No. It does require sealing, just the same as Jesmonite and other Casting Compounds. Bramblier is vigorously pursuing a solution to this problem and expect to have a range of sealers available shortly.

No, there are not.

At least 30-40 minutes, it can be quicker sometimes depending on your mold.

We recommend a clear wax like a carnuba wax mix to bring out lustre and shine and this can be over the sealer.

No. Ecrylimer has been tested with Soy wax and it does not penetrate to discolour the outer of the vessel. Bramblier has conducted a number of single and double wick tests up to 40 continuous hours, no external discolouration occurs.

No. Ecrylimer has been subjected to several tests at 2000 °C (LPG blow torch). It will glow red hot and discolour at that temperature but will not burn.

Do not replicate this type of test. Bramblier carried them out under controlled conditions and products of decomposition (see SDS) were evident.

No. There is little or no sanding required. Artists usually use a peeler on the edges at the bottom to smooth those out.

Yes, in developing this product this was a key factor Bramblier wanted to solve. Some pigments are found to make the mixture more bubbly, and you can spritz with an alcohol spray to help them pop.

Yes, it certainly appears so when tested to destruction under controlled conditions and measured with a newton meter.

Ecrylimer liquid was not designed with Jesmonite in mind, so we do not recommend combining Jesmonite base and Ecrylimer liquid.

Bramblier did conduct a trial at a client’s specific request and combining the two produced a very short working time, thick material and lots of bubbles. The design and normal use of Ecrylimer negates these 3 drawbacks.

Bramblier highly recommend using a paint mixer on the end of a drill for at least 60 seconds. It's quick and effective and mixes all the product correctly. You will get the best results this way. However, you can absolutely hand mix and this will require you to mix for between 1-2 minutes.

Yes the liquid will separate once it has sat for a while, it just needs to be shaken. You should give it a shake each time before using it.

These are moisture areas and these will completely disappear once the item has cured - 48 - 72 hours. If you have a sunny day you can speed up this process by putting it outside. They show up more on pale colours. If you mechanically mix and use a 2.5:1 ratio these are reduced also.

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There are 3 reasons this may happen - incorrect ratios of 1 liquid to 2.5 powder. Not mixing the compound on high with a mechanical mixture for at least 60 seconds or by hand for 1-2 minutes. Using more than 2% pigment.

es. An SDS for the powder and separate SDS for the liquid are both available upon request from Bramblier.co.

A quick summary:

Ecrylimer liquid (an Eco Acrylic Polymer), is not classed as dangerous goods for the purposes of the ADG (Australian Dangerous Goods) or IATA (International Aviation Transport Association). Under the GHS7 there is NO signal word as it is not classed as Hazardous.

Ecrylimer powder (Composite Gypsum Triturate), is not classed as dangerous goods for the purposes of the ADG (Australian Dangerous Goods) or IATA (International Aviation Transport Association). Under the GHS7 the signal word is: Warning.

Yes. Bramblier is 100% Australian owned and operate from Launceston in Tasmania.