Premium Brushable Skin Silicone for Professional Applications
Zhermack SkinForm (ZA 22 Thixo Body Silicone) is a 2-component thixotropic polyaddition silicone specially developed for safe use on the skin. Its brushable consistency ensures perfect adhesion to body shapes without flowing, with high dimensional stability and excellent resistance to aging after curing.
Key Benefits
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Skin-safe & biocompatible: Specially formulated for direct use on the skin – safe for bodycasting and lifecasting.
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Thixotropic consistency: Stays on vertical surfaces without flowing – ideal for brushable applications on the body.
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High dimensional stability: Accurately captures fine skin texture and details with minimal distortion.
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High resistance to aging: Molds and impressions retain their properties over an extended period.
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High mechanical properties: Flexible and tear-resistant after curing for repeated use.
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Long shelf life: Minimum 1 year when stored cool and frost-free in its sealed packaging.
Typical Applications
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Bodycasting & lifecasting: Full body impressions of faces, hands, torso, and other body parts.
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SFX & prosthetics: Professional molds for special effects, masks, and theatrical prosthetics.
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Cosplay & theater: Accurate skin impressions for costumes, masks, and character prosthetics.
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Medical & orthopedic applications: Impressions for orthopedic aids and medical models.
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Sculpture & art: Lifelike reproductions of body parts for artistic projects.
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Education & workshops: Professional results even for advanced hobbyists and students.
Processing
Mix the silicone well in the specified ratio by weight. This is best done by hand, as mechanical mixing can incorporate too much air.
Preferably work with 2 people and a model. One person mixes the silicone, the other applies it to the model.
Grease the model with petroleum jelly or hair release if the silicone is to be used on lightly haired or short hair. For long hair, we do not recommend this product. In that case, use a bald cap.
Note: The processing time and demolding time are indicated at 20 degrees Celsius and will be shorter in a warm environment or on warm skin.
Use a support shell! The silicone captures very fine details but is not dimensionally stable on its own. Therefore, a support shell must be used. Preferably, the support shell is made from plaster bandages. Apply this while the silicone has cured and is still on the body. Try to make the support shell in 2 parts. This gives better results. Plaster bandages do not adhere to silicone.
Addition-cure silicone warning: Avoid contact with sulfur, nitrogen, amino compounds, and metal salts (present in latex gloves, cigarette smoke, some plasticines, condensation silicones, and 3D printing materials). If in doubt, perform a small test first.
Zhermack is an Italian specialist in high-quality dental and industrial silicone elastomers, with decades of experience in biocompatible and professional silicone systems for medical, dental, and creative applications.
Professional Support
Are you unsure about the correct technique, support shell, or application? Our technical team will be happy to advise you on the optimal working method for your specific project. Contact us via our website for personalized advice.
