Question 1

Once this has been molded into shape, how strong is it?

Accepted Answer

Well it obviously depends on the shape and the thickness of your application. My application was a cover for my knee similar to a knee pad you might purchase at any hardware store. The knee pad is concave, about 6" deep and 8" wide, and 3/16" thick. It has the same characteristics as a store bought knee pad...firm, flexible, strong. I believe if you were to make something like a hammer handle by moulding 2-3 sheets, it would be close to a fibreglass hammer handle...just lacking the support fibres. If you can be more specific with your question, I'll do my best to answer it.

Question 2

What color are these; white or clear?

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They are white and when they heat up they become clear so you know when to mold them.  Once cooled in their shape they are white again. You can paint them after too

Question 3

Can you use a hair dryer to soften this enough to mold?

Accepted Answer

A hair dryer for 2 minutes might work...a wall paper remover heat gun would definitely work..boiling water is only 212 degrees, and the product remains malleable down to nearly room temperature and you can manipulate it with your bare hands...give it a try...I'd take a chance on it.

Question 4

Is this paintable? What type of paint is best?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can paint the part after it cools with acrylic paints or even use permanent markers.  If you want to spray paint it, use a paint made specially for plastics.  Without coloring, the part will be white.  Spraying on a coat of primer for plastics will help adhesion and you can spray on varnish after painting to prevent flaking.

ASIN	B01MQMNV3P
Art Craft Kit Type	Model Building
Best Sellers Rank	#190,407 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #265 in Sculpture Modeling Compounds
Brand	Polly Plastics
Brand Name	Polly Plastics
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 659 Reviews
Included Components	Heat moldable plastic sheets (3 sheets, 8-inch x 12-inch x 1/16-inch)
Item Dimensions	8 x 12 x 0.2 inches
Item Type Name	Moldable Sheets
Item Weight	0.27 g
Item dimensions L x W x H	8 x 12 x 0.2 inches
Manufacturer	Polly Plastics
Manufacturer Part Number	15
Material	Plastic
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	Moldable Sheets
Model Number	4336899286
Number of Pieces	3
Product Style	Custom
Set Name	Heat Moldable Plastic Sheets (3 Sheets)
Size	3 Sheets"
UPC	683405247074
Unit Count	12 Ounce

Polly Plastics Heat Moldable Plastic Sheets | 8-inch x 12-inch x 1/16-inch | Made in the USA | for Cosplay, Crafting, and Art Projects | Paintable (3 Sheets)

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