EasyGel FX00 - Silicone for Prosthesis FX

EasyGel FX00 is an ultra-soft Shore 00-30 platinum (addition) silicone formulated specifically for special effects prosthetics, anaplastology and hyperrealistic synthetic skin. Its controlled flowability allows reproduction of ultra-thin edges that blend seamlessly with real skin, and its translucent formulation makes it ideal for pigmenting with silicone-specific pigments to achieve completely natural skin tones.

Technical specifications

What it is used for

EasyGel FX00 is designed for FX makeup professionals, anaplastologists and synthetic skin manufacturers who need an extremely soft, translucent and pigmentable silicone. Its fluid consistency facilitates pouring into complex geometry moulds and produces edges that integrate with the skin without requiring excessive finishing. Thanks to its Shore 00-30 hardness, the resulting pieces faithfully mimic the texture and movement of real soft tissue.

• Facial and body prosthetics for film, television and theatre
• Anaplastological prosthetics: ears, nose, nipple and cranial areas
• Synthetic skin for mannequins, hyperrealistic figures and medical simulators
• Reborn babies and high-fidelity collectible dolls
• Special effects wounds, burns and soft tissue effects
• Prosthesis encapsulation in combination with Key-Cap Plastic
• Blending with deadener to further reduce hardness and increase tactile realism
• Colour tests with Key-Pigments for skin tone matching

How to use it

1. Prepare the mould and apply release agent if necessary. If the mould is made of platinum silicone, no release agent is required, but make sure it contains no residues of inhibiting materials.
2. If you are going to pigment, add the Key-Pigments to part A before mixing with part B. Mix thoroughly until a uniform colour is achieved.
3. Mix part A and part B in a 1:1 ratio by weight or by volume. Stir slowly and evenly for at least 2–3 minutes to avoid incorporating air bubbles.
4. If you need to increase viscosity for layer applications or on vertical surfaces, add thixotropic additive in small amounts until the desired consistency is achieved.
5. If you want to further soften the final piece, add Gloomer Deadener to the mix before casting. For encapsulated prosthetic applications, the usual ratio is 180–200% of deadener over the total A+B mixture.
6. Pour or apply the mixture into the mould. You have 35 minutes of working time at 25 °C.
7. Allow to cure at room temperature. The piece will be ready to demould in approximately 1 hour at 25 °C.
8. Demould carefully, especially at ultra-thin edges. If you are going to encapsulate the prosthesis, proceed with Key-Cap Plastic once demoulded and clean.

Usage tips

Temperature control to adjust timing

Ambient temperature directly influences working and curing time. Above 25 °C, times shorten; below, they lengthen. If you are working in summer or in a warm workshop, refrigerate the components before mixing to gain extra working time. If you need to speed up demoulding, you can place the mould in an oven at low temperature (40–50 °C), which will significantly reduce curing time without affecting the final properties.

Bubble elimination

Due to its low viscosity, EasyGel FX00 releases bubbles easily, but in very thin pieces or complex geometries it is advisable to use a vacuum chamber after mixing to ensure a completely pore-free piece. If you do not have a vacuum chamber, always mix slowly and avoid sudden movements. Pour in a thin stream from a height to break bubbles as the material falls.

Pigmentation and blending with deadener

To achieve realistic skin tones, always mix the Key-Pigments into part A before adding part B. This ensures homogeneous colour dispersion. If you add Gloomer Deadener, take it into account when calculating weights: the deadener is added to the total A+B mixture and can considerably increase the final volume. Work with a precision scale to maintain the correct ratio and obtain reproducible results.

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