Pumice sand, a versatile natural substrate being both exceptionally lightweight and light coloured. Ideal "through graded" base for product imaging, surfacing for Sci-fi and fantasy planets and plant composts

Pack size: 0,2kg

Grain Size: 0.5 - 2mm

Description: An exceptionally light weight and thermally insulating, natural micro-vesicular (bubbly) pumice sand. When incorporated into compost mixes the open honeycomb structure of the pumice allows for absorption of moisture which is slowly released as the compost dries out

Pumice sand provides for a versatile model staging and image placement media.

Volume for volume pumice sand is in the order of one quarter of the weight of "normal" aggregate, providing maximum surface cover with minimum placement effort for Sci-Fi and fantasy planet staging.

The product contains predominantly rounded particles with a light grey/white honeycomb structure. The product will readily accept either water based (acrylic), spray and oil based paints.

The product provides a low reflectance surface for photographic assignments with good clean item holding characteristics. However, take care with small particle sizes entering equipment.

Being lightweight the product is easily cleared away with no special requirements for disposal.

When saturated for at least 24 hours pumice sand is likely to absorb approximately 30% by weight of water

Applications Include:

Scale Models:
Our Pumice Sand is unique in that it is "through graded" ie it has grain sizes in a range of 0.5mm to 2mm (500 to 2000micron).

Suggested scale use for Pumice Sand.

Seeds & Cuttings:
Pumice sand is both sterile and pH neutral making it an ideal moisture retaining compost component when planting seeds and cuttings. Its open honeycomb structure and low density ensures that it warms up more quickly than conventional stone based grits and also provides insulation aiding germination and protection of vulnerable seedlings.

Terrariums, bottle gardens and Vivariums :
Use as a moisture retentive gravel substrate and soil conditioner when planting both open glass containers and closed terrariums.
In the base of vivariums, use in place of plastic bead or heavy gravel substrate.

Colour & Form:
We take great care to provide accurate images, however, shade variations can occur both with the products themselves and with ambient lighting.

It can also be difficult to adequately describe and visualise grain size, we do, however, show products in context with additional images.

For both colour and form please request a sample if these factors are critical to your application.

Online Prices
All prices shown include UK VAT, but exclude delivery. Multi-product orders only attract a single delivery charge.

Export Status 1/1/24
We accept orders to EU countries and continue to review requirements for documentation and costs.
Minimum order €150
Duty and VAT are payable in the destination country.
PID (personal Tax Identification Number) or EORI are required prior to shipping.

International orders are delivered using DAPS terms

Delivery:
This product option is packed in a secure weatherproof pack.
Delivery is either by post, national or international couriers. Our checkout allows for you to advise us of any delivery requirements or concerns you may have.

Safety Information: Not suitable for children under 36 months as this product may present a choking hazard.

Environment:
Natural aggregates are obtained from licensed and regulated sources.
Packaging has been sourced with due environmental consideration, in turn please responsibly and safely discard or recycle.