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| MATERIAL | COST ($/cubic inch) | TIME for Sample Cube | SKILL LEVEL (1-5) | TRANSPARENCY (1-5) | HEALTH & SAFETY | SPECIAL EQUIPMENT | |
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| Golden Acrylic Leveling Gel | $1.14 | N/A (never achieved full cube, would take over 1 week, estimated) | ||||
| Objet Object Vero Clear | $19.85 | 2 hours, unpolished 4+ hours, polished | 2 | 3 5 (when polished) | Hazardous when in liquid form. At least one constituant chemical is considered to be carcinogenic and possibly mutagenic. Once cured, part is considered to be non-irritating and not sensitizing to skin. Dust from sanding / polishing must not be inhaled. | Sandpaper and polishing compound |
| Clear Glycerin Soap Base | $0.22 | 1 hour | 3 | 2 | Constituent ingredients can cause eye damage, skin irritation, and are toxic to aquatic life. Use of product requires working with a hot liquid, protect skin, face and eyes from burns and splashes. | Hot plate, double-boiler |
| Smooth-On Encapso K | $0.50 | 17 hours | 3 | 5 | Part A: No data on possible toxicological effets available. Use vinyl gloves to limit skin exposure and splash goggles to protect eyes. | |
| Smooth-On SORTA-Clear 40 | $0.80 | 17 hours | 3 4 (when degassed) | 1 3 (when degassed) | Part A: No data on possible toxicological effets available. Use vinyl gloves to limit skin exposure and splash goggles to protect eyes. | Vacuum chamber for degassing |
| Museum Gel | $1.24 | N/A (remains viscous, cannot form self-supporting cube) | 1 | 5 |
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