1234567,
Welcome to the MR forums.
Have never had a mold problem, but I have a rather dry basement. I have seen the suggestion of using a few drops of Lysol when mixing, especially when using natural materials. Don’t know if this would work for you, but not hard to give it a try.
Good luck,
Richard
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1234567
Hi, I am actually a painter and I have been using sculptamold to make a sort of relief surface to paint on. I have been struggling with orange mold. Have you had that problem? Do you have any suggestions? I have waited 3 days before painting and the mold appears before I even begin to paint. I have also been adhearing the sculptamold to canvas wrapped over a panel. Could the canvas be creating some of the mold? I am in florida so it is extremely humid, but i have been using a dehumidifier. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
My layout is in a basement which can get damp, and Sculptamold does take a couple of days to dry completely. However, I’ve never had a mold problem.
Basically, there are a couple of issues you might have. Mold needs an environment where the relative humidity is greater than 60% to grow. Your dehumidifier needs to be big enough to keep the humidity in your studio (or whatever) lower than that. You also need to be very conscientious about emptying it as soon as it is full, or a little sooner, because it doesn’t do any good if it’s shut off because the float trips the limit switch. Also, mold is carried by airborne spores. Try getting a HEPA air filter, which will remove spores from the air.
It is also possible that your canvas is the source of the mold, especially if it has been stored damp. After you stretch it on your frame, spray it with Concrobium Mold Remover (available at Home Depot and other fine stores) and let it dry completely before applying the Sculptamold. It will kill any spores that are present. You can also spray your shower (or sink, or any other nea
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Don,
Give your post another try. You can edit the one that’s all someone else’s quotes just above mine. Or just reply to this one. I presume you wanted to comment or ask a question about Sculptamold?