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The beauty of statuary and other dimensional art can depend, in part, on the artist's choice of material. With casting plasters from Georgia-Pacific providing the very substance of quality, both the artist and the creation are enhanced.
Our products – especially formulated to exacting specifications – represent the finest casting plasters available for arts and crafts applications.
For more information, contact us today at 1‑800‑695‑6367, or find a sales contact in your area.
| Description | Use Consistency (cc/100gms) | Vicat Set Time (minutes) | % Set Expansion | Dry Density (lbs./ft3) | Expected Compressive Strength (PSI) |
| Drycast Drycast is both fiber reinforced and formulated with a higher alpha gypsum content. This combination leads to exceptional strength and aesthetic qualities. | 19 - 21 | 15 - 25 | 0.15 | 127.5 | 13,000 |
| Statuary Casting Plaster - BR252 Ideal when hardness and density requirements are not as critical a consideration, this versatile plaster is widely used for ornamental castings and art novelties. | 70 - 75 | 25 - 30 | N/A | 66 - 69 | 2000 - 2500 |
| Statuary Casting Plaster (Fine Grind) - BR646 White colored, fine grind plaster used for ornamental casting and art novelties. | 62 - 67 | 17 - 23 | 0.18 | 69 - 73 | 3200 - 4200 |
| #1 Statuary Casting Plaster - BR648 Ideal for better grade plaques and statuary, as well as hollow type castings, where stronger plaster than statuary gypsum with good soaking characteristics are needed. The formulation mixes quickly to a smooth, even pouring consistency. In addition, this product includes surface hardening additives for heightened chip resistance and minimal paint absorption. | 65 - 70 | 25 - 30 | 0.18 | 69 - 73 | 3000 - 4000 |
| Denscal® WH Plaster An ideal choice for all types of art novelties, slush and solid casting, and molds for latex novelties. Its high strength makes this neutral, general purpose gypsum cement a versatile performer, particularly when quality castings are needed. Denscal WH gypsum plaster offers excellent hardness and low paint absorption. | 34 - 35 | 25 - 30 | 0.3 - 0.35 | 102 - 104 | 7000 - 8000 |
| Denscal® ST Plaster Our strongest and hardest Denscal gypsum plaster product, Denscal ST plaster is used for lamps and bookends, as well as for any solid cast or cored items. It is your best and obvious choice for any object requiring maximum hardness. Castings made from this high-density material can be finished with metallic paint to closely resemble metal objects. | 30 | 15 - 25 | 0.2 | 110.8 | 11,000 |
| Denscast® Plaster Similar to polycast plaster, but preferable for the production of larger lamps and statuary, Denscast® plaster is both fiber-reinforced and formulated with a higher alpha gypsum content. This combination leads to exceptional strength and aesthetic qualities. | 50 - 52 | 15 - 30 | 0.065 - 0.200 | 83 - 85 | 4500 - 5000 |
| Densite® K-5 Plaster A base Densite gypsum cement, this practical product provides low consistency in a neutral material. It contains no accelerators, retarders or additives. Use Densite K-5 gypsum plaster cement in either straight-pour statuary or solid forms – with predictable success. | 34 - 35 | 15 - 25 | 0.300 - 0.325 | 102 - 104 | 7000 - 8000 |
| Densite® K-6 Plaster Another neutral, low-consistency base material, Densite K-6 gypsum plaster cement is an excellent choice when strength is needed for art statuary, novelties and statuary casting. | 34 - 35 | 25 - 35 | 0.300 - 0.325 | 102 - 104 | 7000 - 8000 |
