COMPARISON

Maker resins compared by demold time

This comparison uses the first applicable numeric milestone reported for each product. It is a planning aid, not a claim that the products are substitutes.

Fair-comparison rule: Read the exact milestone and conditions on each product page. Similar numbers may describe different tests, substrates or stages.

Comparison table

ProductManufacturer-stated minimumCondition/source
Smooth-On Smooth-Cast 300
Bright white casting resin
10 minutesAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Smooth-On Smooth-Cast ONYX FAST
Black casting resin, 100A:100B
10 minutesAt 73°F (23°C); depends on mass and mold
Smooth-On Mold Star 16 FAST
Platinum silicone, 1A:1B
30 minutesAt room temperature, 73°F (23°C)
Smooth-On Smooth-Cast 305
Slower-setting casting resin
30 minutesAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Smooth-On Smooth-Cast 326
Clear amber casting resin
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Smooth-On TASK 9
High-performance casting resin
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Smooth-On Dragon Skin 10 FAST
Platinum silicone, 1A:1B
1.25 hoursAt room temperature, 73°F (23°C)
Smooth-On Dragon Skin 10 NV
Platinum silicone, 1A:1B
1.25 hoursAt room temperature, 73°F (23°C)
Smooth-On Crystal Clear 202
Water-clear casting resin
1.5 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Smooth-On Smooth-Cast ONYX SLOW
Black casting resin, 100A:100B
1.5 hoursAt 73°F (23°C); depends on mass and mold
Smooth-On Ecoflex 00-50
Platinum silicone, 1A:1B
3 hoursAt room temperature, 73°F (23°C)
Smooth-On Ecoflex 00-30
Platinum silicone, 1A:1B
4 hoursAt room temperature, 73°F (23°C)
Smooth-On Mold Star 30
Platinum silicone, 1A:1B
6 hoursAt room temperature, 73°F (23°C)
Smooth-On OOMOO 30
Tin-cure silicone, 1A:1B
6 hoursAt room temperature, 73°F (23°C)
Smooth-On Dragon Skin 30
Platinum silicone, 1A:1B
16 hoursAt room temperature, 73°F (23°C)
Smooth-On SORTA-Clear 40
Clear silicone, 100A:10B
16 hoursAt room temperature, 73°F (23°C)
Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast Plus
Clear casting epoxy
1 daysAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Smooth-On EpoxAcast 690
Deep-pour clear epoxy
1 daysAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Smooth-On Mold Max 30
Tin-cure silicone, 100A:10B
1 daysAt room temperature, 73°F (23°C)

What can change the order?

Temperature, humidity, film thickness, airflow, surface preparation and the meaning of the stated milestone can all change which product is appropriate. We preserve the manufacturer’s wording on the individual page so you can check the comparison before relying on it.

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