Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Has anyone used the product, CrystalFX, from alsa corps? I've been looking at results of the product, and think its pretty neat and was going to give it a try. I am just curious if the 90 a bottle is worth it.... Edited January 13, 2014 by Mrdarkmonkey96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatkidd Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 the CrystalFX from Alsa is great stuff. I haven't used it in a few years, but I can tell you that you will have to put whatever you spray it on in a box or some sort of container that will keep air movement off away from it. Believe it or not, air movement will affect the overall look while it is drying...unless that is the desired effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 the CrystalFX from Alsa is great stuff. I haven't used it in a few years, but I can tell you that you will have to put whatever you spray it on in a box or some sort of container that will keep air movement off away from it. Believe it or not, air movement will affect the overall look while it is drying...unless that is the desired effect. I have actually been experimenting with making my own the main ingredients are urea, alcohol and water..... its just a matter of getting the right mix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Urea, AKA Urine on a model,what does that do? Is that why clear turns yellow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Urea, AKA Urine on a model,what does that do? Is that why clear turns yellow? Haha! No it comes in a powder form. I've been doing some research and have been experimenting with using only Distilled water, urea, ammonia, and neocryl. the water provides the carrier system or base, however you like to say it. The urea creates the crystalline effect ( still figuring out why it does) and the ammonia causes the evaporation, which sets of the urea, thus creating the crystalline structures on your item. Neocryl is used like a wetting agent....to prevent the mix from simply beading up like water does. Ive attempted using dish soap, as it contains neocryl where its used partly as a thickening agent. Now its simply a matter of getting the ratios down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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