Premium Plaster of Paris Bandage for Professional Support Shells and Molds

Plaster of Paris Bandage is a high-quality, fast-setting plaster bandage with cotton gauze (17 threads), specifically developed for making support shells for silicone molds, body casting, SFX applications, and podiatry. This professional bandage combines fast processing (3-4 minutes), creamy softness and flexibility, and high strength after curing, ideal for durable support shells and dimensionally stable constructions. Transport-safe after 30 minutes, fully cured after 24 hours.

Key Benefits

• Fast processing: 3-4 minutes processing time, only 5 seconds immersion for optimal saturation
• Quickly transport-safe: Loadable and transport-safe after 30 minutes, full curing after 24 hours
• Creamy soft and flexible: Cotton gauze with 17 threads for easy modeling and perfect fit
• High strength: α- and β-calcium sulfate hemihydrate for durable, dimensionally stable support shells
• Professional quality: Lohmann & Rauscher quality for reliable results
• Long shelf life: Minimum 4 years shelf life when stored cool and frost-free

Typical Applications

• Support shells for silicone molds (spatula molds, brush-on molds) in mold making
• Body casting and lifelike impressions for art and medical simulation
• SFX and prosthetics: support shells for masks and special effects molds
• Podiatry applications and medical models
• Props and set design for theatre, film, and entertainment industry
• Ornaments, statues, and model making where dimensionally stable support is required

Technical Specifications

Basic Specifications:

• Composition: Cotton gauze with 17 threads + α- and β-calcium sulfate hemihydrate
• Processing time: 3-4 minutes at 20-25°C water temperature
• Immersion time: Approx. 5 seconds (until air bubbles stop)
• Transport-safe: 30 minutes
• Full strength: 24 hours
• Recommended water temperature: 20-25°C
• Shelf life: Minimum 4 years with correct storage

Processing Instructions:

1. Remove the bandage from the packaging (cut into pieces for specific sizes if necessary)
2. Immerse in water at 20-25°C
3. Hold under water for approx. 5 seconds, wait until air bubbles stop
4. Remove from water and wring the roll from the outside in
5. Process immediately: drape around the model and shape by hand
6. Allow to cure for 30 minutes for transport, 24 hours for full strength

Processing Tips:

• Use only clean water and clean tools
• Warmer water accelerates curing, colder water slows it down
• For support shells: build up multiple layers for extra strength
• Combine with silicone spatula molds for optimal results

Lohmann & Rauscher is a world leader in medical and technical bandage materials with over 170 years of expertise in high-quality plaster products.

Professional Support

Our technical specialists advise on processing techniques, layer build-up, support shell construction, and optimal results for your specific mold or body casting application. Contact us for technical datasheets, processing guidelines, or advice on combinations with silicones and other mold materials.