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... Bob...... does the Polyester Parfilm work with platinum silicone (does not inhibit the cure of addtion cure RTV)? Also, are you using that same product in...
Just a few questions for those in the group with experience in metal casting into silicone. I'm currently making molds with Smooth-On's OOOMOO silcone and will...
Tim..... what is your model made out of? Are you using any type of mold release on the model before pouring the mold? Are the bubbles on EVERY surface of the...
Last part first.... yes--since I do not use a platinum silicon. I think the kind folks @ Price Driscoll would be more than happy to address that--they called...
Hey John,! This gave me some good tips. I've been using the GE sealant, guess this technique would work with it as well. Thanks for sharing this website,...
Hello Group, Has anyone ever had success casting a wood model? If so, what product did you use to SEAL the pours of the wood? I would imagine RTV might creep...
... I've used finishing resins on wood molds and it seems to work fine. This is, of course, if you don't want to mold the wood grain. -- Cheers --- Larry...
I've cast many, Larry In fact I want as much wood grain to reproduce as possible Even with a course grain wood like oak I have had no trouble with excess ...
... RTV will certainly stick to wood in a way that you would not want. Most wooden patterns for casting are painted. There is a pretty special pattern paint...
... Exactly why I added my caveat in my response to this query. I've found it very effective to replicate grain using RTV molding. ... It sounds like you...
Well, If you want to keep the grain I'd only do 2 light coats of the clear laquer. I assumed you wanted to remove the grain texture & go for a glossy finish. ...
actually i am working with a investment casting foundry and after getting my first aluminium investment casting project i have faced a lot of criticism because...
From: "Spam Rules" <spambox@...> ... A few years ago I built a 1:60 scale market place stall, sort of a gazebo-style building, out of mahogany strips...
In a message dated 2/1/2003 9:49:40 PM Central Standard Time, ... Yes, we use mold release. Simple and complex pieces in the same mold batches. Smooth and...
... I usually put on a 50/50 thinned down coat as a sealer first, then a full unthinned coat after that. You should be able to feel the woodgrain after the...
... I suggest you subscribe to the Yahoo group called hobbicast. There you will find 1500 people who cast aluminum and who can answer your questions easily. ...
From: "Spam Rules" <spambox@...> ... I get my CA's through Bob Smith Industries (with me own company name on the labels, very neat), and they recently...
I went to Smooth-On's website and can't find any reference when entering ) 000M00 in the search engine. If you want an item that resembles pewter, why not use...
Hello to all! I like to model in 1/16 drags mostly F/c and rails...I am new to casting and will be trying my first pieces sometime later this month! Thanx! ...
Welcome Brian!! Prepare to have more fun than should be legal!!! (gladto see someone else is into Altereds and hot rods!!)----- Original Message ----- From:...
on 2/3/03 9:41 AM, Ron Mayer at neymetals@... wrote: I went to Smooth-On's website and can't find any reference when entering ) 000M00 in the search...
