{"product_id":"smooth-on-smooth-on-universal-mold-release","title":"Smooth-On Universal Mold Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eMold release chemistry matters more than most casters realize until they've ruined a few pieces. Universal Mold Release uses a spray formula engineered specifically for urethane systems, both the liquid rubbers that create molds and the liquid plastics that fill them. Applied properly to prepared surfaces, it creates an invisible barrier that lets castings separate cleanly without residue, tearing, or surface defects that require tedious cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formulation works across rubber, plastic, and metal molds, adapting to different surface energies while maintaining consistent release properties. This versatility matters when you're working with multiple mold types or transitioning between materials mid-project. More significantly, proper release agent use extends mold life by preventing material buildup and surface degradation that comes from repeated casting without adequate protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth-On packages this as a 14-ounce aerosol for controlled, even application, the spray format ensures thin, uniform coverage rather than pooled spots that create surface imperfections on finished castings. Light coats work better than heavy application; you're creating molecular separation, not a physical coating. Production casters and sculptors working with urethane systems keep this on hand because failed demolding wastes both the casting material and the time invested in the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth-On","offers":[{"title":"14 fl. oz.","offer_id":47981506298085,"sku":"22792","price":15.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/smooth-on-smooth-on-universal-mold-release","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}