I need some advice on how to buld a round like box out of fiber glass or plastic about 2' around and about 1' high I need about 100 or better if my plan takes...
OH man, you'll are just to funny! okay my husband has some gypsum concret on hand- Do I need to shift before mixing, I'm sure I do but I'm asking you'll to be...
Hi, I am setting up a ceramics processing lab and am looking into programmable controllers for my "kiln" (actually a high themperature furnace ;) so I am...
Hi, I am a novice to mask making. I have a question for the experts here. I have a very old latex mask that I would like to (1) Replicate as it is, and (2) If...
Is there anyone in the group thats from central Florida? maybe somewhere between Tampa and Orlando? If there is, I'd like to get in touch so we can talk about...
Hello, I just did a search of the site using "book" and "books", and imagine my surprise on a total lack of hits. Does anybody have recommendations for study,...
Yahoo has initiated a very annoying filter called spamgaurd, list admins, please turn it off, as its preventing my filters from doing their job, preventing...
Hi. I'm thinking about making a plastic antenna part. So, the material used has to be a good insulator, stand up well to outdoors weather and resist UV light....
Dear All I am trying to develop a (small-scale) process for the production of moulds for use in confectionery. Specifically I wish to be able to mould cake...
Since most of the casting on this list seems to be rubber or resin, I don't know how useful these books will be to you. They have been handy with metal...
Hi Rich -- Does "Practical Casting" include any information on spin casting and vulcanizing rubber molds? Thanks, 54 ... [Non-text portions of this message...
... Well, not exactly. That would be plastic molding, which requires a molding machine to melt the thermoplastic and inject it into a mold under fairly high ...
Unite with the arts forum, where the artist can discuss and post projects of many mediums, from film to art to music. This community is a great place for...
Hello, I am a COMPLETE beginner with no knowledge of casting, but I would like to make a torso mold out of myself and/or others out of foam rubber (soft...
... molding machine to melt the thermoplastic and inject it into a mold under fairly high pressure. NOT a do at home project. Okay, were not talking plastic...
Hi all, hoping someone can answer thee questions for me: 1. I know with smooth-on 305, I can layer my casting materials - leting one set, adding another layer...
I realize it's related to the weather being so cold right now, but I've got some small pieces (30 grams total weight but the piece is thin and spread out) that...
I have had good success in the winter with urethanes by setting my gallon jugs on an ordinary heating pad. After an hour or so on the pad this warms the resin...
In a message dated 06/02/2004 19:17:25 GMT Standard Time, ... I sometimes place my moulds in an oven on a relatively low heat first, around 30 degrees C, this...
In a message dated 06/02/2004 19:08:13 GMT Standard Time, m@... ... dosent it peal off after it has cured? ... no 3 I can answer, its either two much...
In a message dated 06/02/2004 18:04:35 GMT Standard Time, ... if your in the UK try  "mouldlife"  Justin has an extensive knowledge of...
In addition to warming the resin, as Bob mentioned....... warm your molds (in an oven or microwave or hot plate), PRIOR to casting. Warm to the touch. You can...
... Should work (they're both in the 300 series), but a test is always a good idea. Ideally you should add the next layer when the first layer has just gelled...
I get the leeching goo sometimes too. It can be easily avoided by shaking the two halves of the resin real good before each pour. SmoothOn 305 falls out of...
I just set my molds on a hot plate for a few minutes before, then pour, then set the mold back on the hot plate. I use it at the lowest setting though, too...
... Look around at the end of the year in the department stores and in garage sales in the summer for warming trays. I bought one at a sale for $1 last year...
I agree on the mixing. Improper mixing is the number two source of technical support problems we encounter (number one is failure to apply release agents...
Hi room, I'm new to the field of Casting resin figurines, looking to get help in marketing from any kind heart,I'm from India, want some continous orders for...
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