TITGGI 1 Quart 100% Pure Fumed Silica Powder, Advanced Thickener for Epoxy, Paints, Varnishes, Professional Fumed Silica for Filling Cracks and Voids, Worked Well for Ceramic Blanket Rigidizer -

I use this instead of the chop fiber and works like a champ, thickens you resin to very workable consistency, however do not breathe the dust, not good for your lungs. Always use your respirator when using this material.

I looked everywhere online to find a non-organic material to use as heat insulation for soldering. This is ideal when you crush it into powder and add water to form a paste. Then if you're soldering small pieces, if you apply it to already soldered joins they won't re-melt. Non-organic means it doesn't create a lot of carbon when heated, and it can be reused if you powderize it and add water.

I am an artist that works with multiple mediums, and one of them is epoxy. I wanted a thickener to use in my epoxy to make 3D whipped cream and potions around the top of my epoxy tumblers. This worked brilliantly. The amount of thickener you use really varies depending on how thick you want the epoxy, and the amount of epoxy you are working with. For my smaller cup projects, this tub will last me quite a while, and I am loving the results. This thickener is the best value I have found for price, quantity, and efficacy.

I bought this expecting to do all kinds if cool stuff with it after going down a rabbit hole on YouTube… That said… I still have not done more than open the container several times and close it back up. It came quick and appears to be top shelf. Anything beyond that would be a made up story. Sorry but it is true. Still, I think it is probably great. 🤣

I can't always get really "flat" paint for small touch-up latex samples. "Matt" samples are not perfectly flat paint and shine on pre-painted surfaces. The silica powder kills any sheen and makes the latex samples thicker for drip free applications on ceilings or walls. I mix the silica and latex in small tins and let sit for a minute or two before applying. I little goes a long way, use fractional teaspoons per ounce of paint.