Neill’s Key-Cap Plastic Beads 25gm
Create your own Key-Cap Plastic on demand with Neill’s Key-Cap Plastic Beads. These beads are the raw material used to produce liquid Key-Cap Plastic and simply require dissolving in acetone to create a professional bald cap and prosthetic encapsulation material.
Supplied in bead form, this product helps avoid the hazardous shipping challenges and high freight costs associated with flammable acetone-based liquids. It is ideal for makeup artists, prosthetic technicians, educators, workshops and travelling professionals who need a convenient way to transport and store bald cap plastic before mixing.
Why Choose Key-Cap Plastic Beads?
Key-Cap Plastic Beads offer the same performance as liquid Key-Cap Plastic, while making shipping, storage and travel much easier.
- Non-hazardous in dry bead form
- Helps reduce freight costs compared with flammable liquid products
- Ideal for travel, workshops and remote work
- Create fresh Key-Cap Plastic when required
- Acetone is inexpensive and readily available worldwide
- Finished product can be brushed, thinned or sprayed
Applications
- Bald cap production
- Silicone gel prosthetic encapsulation
- Blending prosthetic edges with acetone
- Sprayable bald cap plastic when thinned
- Professional SFX, makeup and prosthetics work
How to Mix
- Pour acetone into the bottle up to the base of the neck.
- Replace the cap firmly.
- Shake gently until all beads are coated with acetone.
- Turn the bottle regularly until the beads are fully dissolved.
- Allow approximately 3–4 days for complete dissolution.
Once fully dissolved, the product is ready to use as Key-Cap Plastic.
Yield
25g of Key-Cap Plastic Beads will create approximately 125ml of Key-Cap Plastic.
Key Features
- Professional bald cap plastic system
- Made from the same raw beads used in Neill’s liquid Key-Cap Plastic
- Creates approximately 125ml of finished product
- Dissolves in acetone
- Edges can be blended using acetone
- Suitable for encapsulating silicone gel prosthetics
- Can be thinned for spray application
Technical Information
| Product Type | Plastic beads for cap plastic production |
| Pack Size | 25gm |
| Finished Yield | Approx. 125ml |
| Solvent Required | Acetone |
| Dissolution Time | Approx. 3–4 days |
| Applications | Bald caps, prosthetic encapsulation, SFX makeup |
FAQ
What are Key-Cap Plastic Beads?
Key-Cap Plastic Beads are the raw material used to create Neill’s liquid Key-Cap Plastic. They are dissolved in acetone to make a ready-to-use bald cap and encapsulation plastic.
Why buy beads instead of liquid Key-Cap Plastic?
The bead format helps avoid the shipping restrictions and freight costs associated with flammable acetone-based liquids. This makes them easier to transport, especially for workshops, travel and remote work.
How much finished product will 25gm make?
25gm of Key-Cap Plastic Beads will create approximately 125ml of finished Key-Cap Plastic.
Can I thin the finished Key-Cap Plastic?
Yes. The finished Key-Cap Plastic can be thinned with acetone to suit your preferred application method, including spray application.
Can the edges be blended?
Yes. Key-Cap Plastic edges can be dissolved and blended with acetone.
How long does it take to dissolve?
Allow approximately 3–4 days for the beads to fully dissolve. Turning the bottle regularly will help the process.
