Thread: Fluid bed question

Best advice I can give is to get some clear PC and mix it in to your color up to a 1:1 ratio and usually your color is not affected but fluidizing properties are greatly enhanced.

Seems like way to much powder on the top of the cup - could be your cup isn't seated all the way and maybe air leaks. One of the beds I have I won on a now defunct web site and I wrapped duct tape around it and it cured it. Check your air lines and make sure they are snug that can cause volcano's and you might be shooting too much air.

But as BK said and not knowing where your powder is from mix some clear a table spoon at a time and see if that takes care of it.

Ok thanks will try this when I get some. The powder was given to me lol when I got the molds.

The only other thought I have is you might have too much powder in the cup

You will see that some powders will not work possible issue is storage. I also store mine inside paper grocery bags to keep out any dampness. I use TJ tackle cups and his fluid beds. I run two off a bigger fish aquarium pump set for two. I use a reg bed for color and 2nd for dipping clear or clear with sparkle. I use 3" beds. And have a lot of his cups with no issues.

Originally Posted by BuckeyeKdog

Best advice I can give is to get some clear PC and mix it in to your color up to a 1:1 ratio and usually your color is not affected but fluidizing properties are greatly enhanced.

I sometimes get powder paint that is too thick and I do exactly this to loosen it up to fluid better in the cup. If the powder is too clumped, throw it out and get some new powder. Too much hassle in fixing jigs that don't get coated well.

Thanks for all the help

Had some older powder that wouldn't flow. Took a old hand sifter,set it in coffee filter. Ran the powder through it a couple of times and made a big difference. Ever idea stated could be part of your problem. Air leak first,air pressure second and amount of powder.