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Polyester casting problem with small (say 2-10cm3) silicone molds of fossils. We use laminating resin. Most often it does not cure properly where resin contacts mold; surface ends up soft, tacky and w...
Where can I find out more about stone graders? Will a tormek stone grader work well on any grinding wheel?
My stone is 240 and I want to get it to 1000. Thanks.
I've been setting up a studio in my garage and the angle grinder is coating everything with dust. Tons of dust everywhere. Wife is getting mad. I'm wearing a heavy-duty respirator, so breath...
Cathy my post was not meant towards you, I have no problem with computer drawing or in sculpture work. the problem I had was the statement that was made by Andrew Werby about 'throwing away these...
[100% silicone caulk does work fairly well for molds, but it's thick stuff, so there is always a problem with trapped air next to the pattern. (It does seem tougher than the 2-part compounds, but...
The problem that you have is apparently (from books I have on hand, and a fiberglass expert I speak to regularly) caused by styrene migration.
I had the same problem, I patched the inside of the ...
No problem, it`s very easy, I can help you , If interested please contac me at 00359884351970 or email vrart@abv.bg
Looks like it was my server that had the problem. Everything is hunky-dory
...nd what it looks like. As for heating aluminum in the kiln, I don't see that there would be much of a problem with that but I do not suggest putting the mold in the kiln. You need to scrape away ...
Thanks everyone. I've learned several relatively safe and nontoxic ways to solve my problem. Really appreciate it. Now I'll be able to sell my sculptures without selling people little pets a...
Hello, Tom... Any problem ? Maybe Belgium could help you. Claude Stas
Tom Clune a écrit dans le message ...
...t, I'd like to know who the artist is, maybe you'll remember at some point. With this particular problem I think I have to consider more carefully what I'm trying to do, ( not too caref...
... pretty sure that you could tell the vibration was making your hand(s) numb before you developed a chronic problem. Best advice for injury prevention in almost all situations is to limit the time you ...
i have a similar problem to the original post - ie i have a plasticine model that i would like to cast with silicone. i have some other questions though.
- could a acrylic varnish be used instead o...
... too fragile ).
Questions: Is polyester resin appropriate ? ( Is the volume or thickness of material a problem? ) What about release agents? - It would be good to get all 6 - 8 casts done from the...
Okay! thanks. It does sound like modified polymer gypsum. My big problem with Forton and its ilk is the difficulty getting alpha plaster here. That is modif. hydrocal, such as FGR95. I would have to g...
...xperience with it but I have used roma plastilina with silicon(the hardware store variety) and never had a problem with sulphur in the clay reacting to the silicon. I dont even use a shellac coating o...
...9;t you give us a clue as to the material you're trying to cast this in? It doesn't sound like a problem for bronze (although 1/4 inch is too thick) or slip-cast ceramic.]
Andrew Werby...
.... I melted it in a few months. Now use an aluminum bodied saw and it has cut up to 2' round without a problem...VERY loud, ear and eye protection both necessary....
...rs really made of anyway? You should not have been able to get urethane to cure touching Roma, it's a problem we often mention. Usually shellac is suggested as a barrier, or PVA. You should be do...
So I replied:
I don't see why living in another continent should be a problem However I'll e-mail you the info tonight from home. I'm probably going to put up a web site on the pr...
...crease its thickness, yet add significantly to its strength (without brittleness)? Non water based?; not a problem, in fact, possibly a plus. Much Obliged, Ethan Gross...
...Yes any spray shellac will work; you need to create a barrier between the clay and the rubber.
the only problem with this is the shellac can reduce detail; if this is a concern, you mgiht consider ...
... hardwoods grow incredibly fast and are one of the few resources in some very poor parts of the world. The problem is overharvesting, generally poor reforestation. They get used for building houses, c...
...ds specifically for your application. I do know, however, that people have come to me with this exact same problem.
Whenever I make a mold I try to reassure the customer that a successful casting ma...
...i'm trying to make a duplicate of a very old plaster corince up on the ceiling. Thta's the other problem how does one make a copy whilst the orginal is still stuck on the ceiling?? Would gre...
...ither compressed air, water or incantations. If the piece were white, these would not present as much of a problem. Any suggestions as to how to either vacate the dust, or disguise it?
Much Oblige...
...of our faces! I recently asked my husband to make a fancy board and attach the castings to the wood. The problem is the glue he bought "No More Nails" adhered to the wood but not the plast...
... foot. Recycled hardwood is ok but you have to make a joint to get the required length. That seems to be a problem. Thats why I am exploring other solutions. I have a skill saw and a old table saw. I&...
...sile strength than mortar??
I wonder what the name of the 'glue' you mention is?
Is it a problem if the glue or mortar is harder than the block? I mean one would have to be careful c...
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