Aqua Cast® TURBO is a ground breaking, eco-friendly, polymer-enhanced casting and moulding material designed for speed and ease. Faster setting than the original Aqua Cast®, this innovative formula eliminates the need for a separate liquid polymer – everything you need is fused into the powder. Just add water, mix, and pour to create stunning homeware, art, and craft creations.

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We have fused the acrylic polymer additives into one ground breaking powder to make this easy to use eco resin. All mechanical properties normally found in a traditional powder and polymer mixture remain the same, giving Aqua Cast excellent cured strength.

It couldn't be easier, simply add water, mix and pour.

The guide mix ratio is 100 : 40 (100 parts powder to 40 parts water, or 2.5 : 1)

The user can change the water addition to create a lower or higher viscosity (runnier or thicker) to suit the individual application.

Easily coloured with water based pigments such as our resi-TINT acrylic inks, acrylic paints or mica powders, e.g. resi-TINT MAX Neon Powder.

Rapid Setting: Sets in just 15-20 minutes for quick and efficient production.
Environmentally Friendly: A sustainable alternative for your artistic and decorative needs.
Easy to Use: Simply mix with water – no extra components needed.
Versatile: Perfect for creating coasters, ornamental vases, planters, candle holders, soap dishes, detailed figurines, and even terrazzo pieces.
High Strength and Durability: Offers excellent reproduction of detail, a smooth, impact-resistant surface, and weather resistance for external use.
Customisable: Works with a wide range of water-based pigments, including resi-TINT acrylic inks, mica powders, and acrylic paints.

FAQ's

Is Aqua Cast^® TURBO weatherproof and waterproof? No, it is porous when cured. To render the item water resistant (e.g. for plant pots holding damp soil etc) we recommend our range of; hydroflow Sealers For external applications and those where the article will hold water (vases etc.) it will need to be sealed with a clear resin (e.g MasterCast 1-2-1) to be fully watertight.
How hard and durable is Aqua Cast^®TURBO? It is extremely tough and durable. Once cured Aqua Cast^® TURBO cures to a hardness of 210 MPa (Brinell). The compressive strength is 40-44 Mpa when mixed in the guide ratio of 100:40.
Will it fade with exposure to sunlight? No this product is 100% UV stable.
Is it fire-resistant? Yes, Aqua Cast^® TURBO does not self-ignite nor propagate flame. It is suitable for creating candle holders and fireplaces.
Can Aqua Cast^® TURBO be used with art resin? Yes it can, an interesting mix of finishes can be achieved in one piece of art using Eli-Chem totalCAST art resin and Aqua Cast^® Eco Resin. Simply decide which medium to pour first and follow the guidelines for a second pour shown below. Both products are very easily coloured, the totalCAST can even have a clear or translucent finish. The limit to your creation is your imagination!

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Specifications
Drying time	15-20 minutes (temperature and mix ratio dependent)
Mix ratio	100 : 40 (2.5 : 1) e.g. 100g of powder to 40g of water
Pot Life	8-10 minutes @ 23°C
Shelf life	Indefinite if kept dry and sealed.

Mixing

Adding colour
Use any water based pigment e.g. resi-TINT acrylic inks, acrylic paints or mica powders, e.g. resi-TINT MAX Neon Powder.

Any solid can be added, sand, mica, quartzite, dried shards of Aqua Cast^® TURBO etc.

Mixing the powder

The desired viscosity & consistency can be controlled to suit the application. Alterations to the guide powder to water ratio will affect the product performance, particularly in terms of drying time. Measure the desired amount of water, add the corresponding quantity of powder gradually during mixing. For example:

100g powder to 40g/60ml water

150g powder to 60g/60ml water

200g powder to 80g/80ml water

300g powder to 120g/120ml water

The usable drying time is 3-5minutes when mixed and applied on a flat surface ( without the need to demould afterwards ) e.g to make Terrazzo chips, poured display art or layered work.

Use the handy online calculator tool on this page (from the online calculator menu on this page use the 'Hydroflow' option on the Product field), all you need to know (or calculate) is the volume of your mould in grams or millilitres.

Mix by hand or with an electric mixing blade for 2-4 minutes until uniform and smooth. Add pigments at the mixing stage to obtain the desired colour shade. The mixed solution will rapidly become creamy and lump free, tap the mixing container to help remove trapped air.

Application

Immediately pour into your mould and allow to settle. Any residual bubbles can be popped by agitating or tapping the mould. Allow to harden for 15-20 minutes before demoulding (temperature and mix ratio dependent). Allow to dry for 24 hours to build maximum cured strength.

Pouring guidelines for mixing art resin and Aqua Cast® TURBO

When pouring Aqua Cast^®Turbo onto previously poured resin, please ensure the resin has entered the gel phase but is not yet touch dry to allow the Aqua Cast^® TURBO to adhere. This will vary depending upon depth and size of the mould. If you think you have missed the gel window, wait for the resin to dry, and thoroughly abrade to create a key before pouring Aqua Cast^®TURBO.