{"product_id":"certus-prestige™-powercast-investment-powder-for-figurines-and-sculptures-49-lb-sack","title":"Certus Prestige™ POWERCAST Investment Powder for Figurines and Sculptures (49 lb Sack)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCertus Prestige™ POWERCAST Investment Powder (49 lb Sack)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Professional’s Choice for High-Value Gold \u0026amp; Silver Sculpture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you are casting a statue in pure .999 silver or 24k gold, the stakes are incredibly high. You need an investment powder that captures every nuance of your original sculpture while possessing the structural integrity to handle heavy, dense pours without cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertus Prestige™ POWERCAST\u003c\/b\u003e is engineered to bridge the gap between fine jewelry precision and industrial strength. Designed specifically for non-ferrous metals, this gypsum-bonded investment offers the perfect balance of permeability and strength, ensuring that gases escape efficiently during the pour—vital for avoiding porosity in larger, solid statue castings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are casting devotional figures, limited-edition art toys, or museum-quality reproductions, POWERCAST delivers a \"skin-quality\" surface finish that drastically reduces polishing time—saving you precious metal dust and labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It’s Perfect for Precious Metal Statues:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlawless Surface Reproduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated to replicate the finest textures of your original wax or resin model, ensuring your artistic vision remains intact in metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReduced Finishing Loss:\u003c\/b\u003e Achieves a satiny-smooth surface right out of the mold. Less grinding and polishing means you keep more of your expensive pure gold and silver weight in the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStructural Reliability:\u003c\/b\u003e High-purity refractory ingredients provide superior mold strength, preventing \"blowouts\" or finning even when casting heavy, solid figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZero-Defect Formulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Proprietary control additives actively fight surface defects and watermarks, ensuring a clean, gallery-ready appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatile Casting:\u003c\/b\u003e Safe for use with all non-ferrous metals with a melting point up to 2,200°F (1,204°C), covering all silver and gold purity levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimized Mixing for Large Flasks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMix Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e 34 – 35 parts water to 100 parts powder (by weight).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanical Mix:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 ½ – 4 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVacuum:\u003c\/b\u003e De-air the slurry until it boils vigorously (1 – 1.5 mins), pour down the side of the flask, then vacuum again until the filled flask boils (1 – 1.5 mins).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritical Step for Statues:\u003c\/b\u003e Allow flasks to bench set undisturbed for \u003cb\u003e2 full hours\u003c\/b\u003e before burnout to ensure maximum mold hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtect your investment in pure metal.\u003c\/b\u003e Don't risk your masterpiece with generic powders. \u003cb\u003eAdd Certus Prestige™ POWERCAST to your cart\u003c\/b\u003e and pour your next statue with absolute confidence..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3001\/6576\/files\/POWERCAST_Instructions.pdf?v=1767375774\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBurnout instructions can be found here \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3001\/6576\/files\/Certus_SDS.pdf?v=1788295407\" title=\"SDS DATA FOR PRESTIGE OPTIMA INVESTMENT\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSDS Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pepetools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47320441061550,"sku":"PC-CERT","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3001\/6576\/files\/14-001-6-2.jpg?v=1767375376","url":"https:\/\/pepitools.com\/en-ca\/products\/certus-prestige%e2%84%a2-powercast-investment-powder-for-figurines-and-sculptures-49-lb-sack","provider":"Pepetools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}