SandStone is Waterproof?

Discussion in 'Materials' started by 185131_deleted, Jun 13, 2012.

  1. Hello!

    I have a question:
    Sandstone is Waterproof?

    Bye!
     
  2. Youknowwho4eva
    Youknowwho4eva Well-Known Member
    Sandstone is sealed so should be water tight. I don't know if it will have any negative effects on the seal or color over time.
     
  3. Ok! thank!
     
  4. It's for Full Color Sandstone
     
  5. stop4stuff
    stop4stuff Well-Known Member

    Full colour sandstone is sealed with CA which is water soluble, it will need an additional post process treatment to fully seal against water infiltration.

     
  6. 7943_deleted
    7943_deleted Member
    Hi the sandstone is NOT waterproof.
    So I wouldn't recommend making any vases out of it.

    Also, the colors will fade with water. Details on the materials page here : <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/materials/fullcolor" target="_blank">here</a>
     
    Last edited: Jun 13, 2012
  7. Pectabyte
    Pectabyte Member
    Do you guys recommend any sealants that wold work with full color sandstone?
     
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  8. we ordered a 3Dshape but until now we didn't get it so we want to ask about it .