Trays, bowls and dishes are some of the most popular Jesmonite® projects – so it’s natural to ask: is Jesmonite® food safe? Here’s an honest answer, plus how to make and use your pieces so they’re both beautiful and safe. The honest answer Jesmonite® is not certified food-safe. It’s a decorative casting material, not a …

If you want to make candle holders, tealight dishes or trivets, you need to know: is Jesmonite® heatproof? The good news is that it handles heat well – which is exactly why it’s such a popular choice for candles. Here’s what’s safe, what to avoid, and how to make heat-safe pieces the right way. Jesmonite® …

It’s one of the most common questions makers ask: is Jesmonite® waterproof? Not on its own. Because Jesmonite® is water-based and porous, an unsealed piece draws water in rather than repelling it – so water left on the surface soaks in and leaves a water stain. The fix is simple: seal it, and the water …

10 common Jesmonite® mistakes (and how to fix them) Jesmonite® is one of the most forgiving casting materials out there, but a handful of small slip-ups trip up almost every beginner at some point. The good news is that nearly all of them are quick to diagnose and quicker to fix. Below are the ten …

Why is my Jesmonite® not setting? You mixed, you poured, you waited… and hours later your cast is still soft, tacky or crumbly. Frustrating, but almost always fixable. In the vast majority of cases, Jesmonite® not setting comes down to one thing: the mix. Here we walk through how long a set really takes, the …

Why Jesmonite® air bubbles happen (and how to beat them) Few things are more frustrating than lifting a fresh cast from the mould and finding it peppered with tiny craters. Air bubbles are the single most common complaint from makers working with Jesmonite®, and the good news is that they are almost entirely preventable. In …