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How to Make Custom Foam 3D Aquarium Backgrounds

Smooth-On
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In this Aquarium Decoration Tutorial Video, we show how a custom foam backdrop can be created. Urethane foam is cast into a silicone mold, creating an amazingly realistic look. Visit http://www.smooth-on.com/aquarium for more custom aquarium design ideas using Smooth-On's aquarium-safe rubbers, plastics and foams. Advantages of making your own aquarium background with Smooth-On foam and plastic:
  • Custom Design
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Advantages Of Making Your Own Aquarium Background • Custom Design • Custom Fit - castings can be tiled

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Creating The Sta Foundation

0:31

Foundation Perimeter

0:43

Making The Mold

1:58

3 more layers are applied for a total thickness of 3/8 (1 cm).

2:36

Making The Support Shell

2:52

Sonite Wax II Paste Wax Sealing Agent

3:09

Using Smooth-Cast® 327 To Create A Plastic Paint

6:21

Aquarium Safe - will not harm fish, invertebrates or any other sea life.

7:29

Tank Space Saver -Low profile design - Ultra low water displacement

7:46

Materials Featured In This Video Include: • FOAM-IT! 5 Rigid Urethane Foam • Rebound 25 Silicone Rubber

7:54

SMOOTH-ON

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How to Make Custom Foam 3D Aquarium Backgrounds
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2011Sep 8
In this Aquarium Decoration Tutorial Video, we show how a custom foam backdrop can be created. Urethane foam is cast into a silicone mold, creating an amazingly realistic look. Visit http://www.smooth-on.com/aquarium for more custom aquarium design ideas using Smooth-On's aquarium-safe rubbers, plastics and foams. Advantages of making your own aquarium background with Smooth-On foam and plastic:
  • Custom Design
  • Custom Fit - castings can be tiled for large areas
  • Easy Maintenance
  • Eliminates Reef Harvesting
  • Aquarium Safe - will not harm fish, invertebrates or any other sea life
  • Chemically Inert
  • Low Cost
  • Will Last Indefinitely
  • Tank Space Saver - Low profile design, ultra low water displacement
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