{"product_id":"alpha-gypsum-powder","title":"Alpha Gypsum Powder","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Alpha Gypsum Powder | High-Strength Industrial Casting Plaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eAchieve professional-grade detail and structural integrity with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Alpha Gypsum Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike standard beta plasters (Plaster of Paris), Alpha Gypsum undergoes a specialized calcination process under pressure, resulting in a much denser, harder, and lower-water-demand crystalline structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eIdeal for artisans, manufacturers, and hobbyists, this high-performance gypsum is the industry standard for creating rigid molds, architectural ornaments, and intricate castings that require superior surface hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Detail Capture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow viscosity when mixed allows the slurry to penetrate the finest details of your mold without air entrapment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Compressive Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduces casts with significantly higher impact resistance and durability compared to standard hobby plasters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent dimensional stability ensures your final product remains true to the original mold dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral pH \u0026amp; High Purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA bright white finish that provides a perfect canvas for pigments, dyes, or post-process painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOptimized for a quick demould time, increasing your production efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCrown moulding, ceiling roses, and decorative corbels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTooling \u0026amp; Pattern Making:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCreating master models and rigid support shells (mother molds).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtistic Sculptures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh-end figurines and statuary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGRG (Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCan be used in conjunction with glass fibers for lightweight, high-strength panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data \u0026amp; Mixing Ratios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince this is a powder-based product, all measurements are provided in weight (grams) for maximum accuracy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003eBrilliant White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix Ratio (Water : Powder)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003e28g - 32g Water : 100g Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Set Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003e15–20 Minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Shore D Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003e80+ (once fully dry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003e1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); 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Sift the Alpha Gypsum slowly over the surface of the water to prevent clumping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAllow the powder to soak for 1–2 minutes to ensure every particle is hydrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStir thoroughly for 2–3 minutes. Mechanical mixing is recommended for larger batches to achieve a smooth, cream-like consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePour into your mold immediately. Vibrate or tap the mold gently to release any trapped air bubbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis product generates heat (exothermic reaction) during the curing process. Do not apply directly to skin for body casting without proper barriers and professional guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStocked and shipped from our Melbourne warehouse. 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