Create Hyper-Realistic Special Effects with the New SkinFlex 5 and SC-5

The original SkinFlex was used for SFX in the 70's, including for blockbusters like JAWS!

What is SkinFlex 5? 

The new SkinFlex 5 is a soft, stretchy, polyurethane elastomer with a simple 1:1 mix ratio. It’s perfect for the film and TV industries, as it’s designed for making props, special effects and realistic skin replications.

What makes it stand out? It’s phthalate and mercury free, and fully RoHS and REACH compliant. Plus, it’s easy to pigment and customise to your needs.

How can you make SkinFlex even better? 

By adding SC-5, which is specifically designed for SkinFlex 5, you can soften the final material. SC-5 is a polyurethane softening agent, that lowers the hardness and increases flexibility of the end result, creating incredibly soft materials. And like SkinFlex 5 it meets safety regulations and is phthalate free

But why soften SkinFlex?  

• Keeps its flexibility, so your props last longer with repeated use 
• Allows for lifelike movement, as it'll bend without cracking
• Create safer props, such as weapons, without causing injury
• Gives you control over the final texture and feel

How do you use SC-5?

We don’t recommend adding more than 100% of SC-5 to your total SkinFlex 5 mix. Adding more than this can mess with the materials strength and how well it’ll cure. You might also end up with a tackier surface if you use too much.

Where can you use SkinFlex 5? 

• Anatomical modelling and medical training equipment
• Hyper realistic skin effects for movies and TV
• Props
• Hidden set padding for safer stunt scenes

To find out more about BJB's new SkinFlex 5 and SC-5 softening agent, contact our Team today!