... When I do the pour, I just pour through the pen bottom of ... That may be the problem. You may need to make a 2 part mold, even if the second half is flat....
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Dave S.
itbedave
Jun 1, 2003 4:21 pm
Though I've not tried it personally, I know people who have used Chrom Tech USA and have been very happy with the results. I've also talked to the guy who does...
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Dave S.
itbedave
Jun 1, 2003 4:24 pm
DOH! And I just noticed I've misspelled a couple of things: "closes" should be "closest" and "mispelled" should be....well, I think you know. ;-) ... on ......
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esther weaver
estherweaver
Jun 1, 2003 8:41 pm
Excellent perspective, Lee. Thank you for the reminder....
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Barton Brown
bartbrn
Jun 1, 2003 9:18 pm
... If you're talking about Durham's "Rock-Hard Water Putty," (A) No, it's not tinted Hydrocal -- Hydrocal is a gypsum product, and Durham's Water Putty is...
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Judith Zanaglio
grande_illus...
Jun 2, 2003 4:10 am
Is Baby Powder the same as talcum powder? T.R. ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to...
17530
eabracher@...
eabracher
Jun 2, 2003 4:14 am
Depends on what the container says. Can be either. I use Corn Starch only. Use to use Talc but find corn starch works much better. I was getting only 50% on...
17531
mwhirailer
Jun 2, 2003 5:03 am
... From: Judith Zanaglio To: casting@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2003 10:59 PM Subject: Re: [casting] Re: White metal casting problem Is Baby...
17532
phoage
Jun 2, 2003 5:40 am
... In most cases, Yes; but check the label. Patrick A. Hoage...
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Ann
amtw_377
Jun 2, 2003 12:27 pm
LOL Ain't that the truth! :) ... renumeration for time at a living wage....
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Ann
amtw_377
Jun 2, 2003 12:37 pm
Ah, but, Lee, I was foolish enough to be lured away from art at a young age by the need to pay the rent and a totally fiscally irresponsible husband and became...
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Ann
amtw_377
Jun 2, 2003 12:42 pm
I was going to post a few pictures, so the guys from St. Charles could see what I want to be casting, but no "create an albumn" popped up. Is it Yahoo or does...
17536
steveneserin@...
steveneserin
Jun 2, 2003 1:30 pm
Hi a couple of questions. i have always used RTV. But now Im going to need to move to harder vulcanised rubbers. im wondering are there and good guides on ...
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Judith Zanaglio
grande_illus...
Jun 2, 2003 3:02 pm
Does anyone know where to get low-cost white metal("white metal" is considered 92% or more tin content, right?), or is lead still a "legal" way to cast things...
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Kris Southerland
jaleathescout
Jun 2, 2003 3:03 pm
I had no problem with my resin pieces surviving the process but they were pretty solid. so you might get different results based on your resins. ps Hi to the...
17539
muddyhalftones
Jun 2, 2003 4:33 pm
Hi there! I found your list while searching the web for RTV silicone pigments (and still need info on that). I work for a manufacturer of thermoset...
17540
pat_lawless
Jun 2, 2003 4:37 pm
Hi Ann! I had to put the album area on moderated status in order to prevent spammers from posting offensive material. If you want something posted, please send...
17541
David Lee
leedavm
Jun 2, 2003 4:51 pm
Hi again experts, I need some info on METAL molds. I want to cast soft plastic heads and accesories for action figures out of Plastisol (BTW BIG THANKS to Gary...
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Ichthyosapien
ichthyosapie...
Jun 2, 2003 5:03 pm
... reply: Hi Ann, I did not say it would be esay.. :-) I had two girls to raise at ages 3 & 4 when I was 28, worked two jobs and put myself through collage...
17543
Jim Rogers
jrstudioboss
Jun 2, 2003 6:09 pm
I would think you could use an aluminum filled epoxy for the short term. jr ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Ted Quick
rim_molder
Jun 2, 2003 6:25 pm
There ae a fair number of silicone rubber RTVs that will survive at up to 450 degrees or so, plus epoxies with aluminum fill can work to that temp too. Od ...
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David Lee
leedavm
Jun 2, 2003 6:38 pm
Jim and Ted, Wow thanks for the info guys... I see metal molds get really expensive. I am going to explore the Aluminum filled epoxy, where can I get somethng...
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Ron
neymetals
Jun 2, 2003 7:14 pm
We supply lead free white metal alloys as well as those that contain lead. "Legal" is dependent on how much risk you are prepared to take. Most states (U.S.)...
17547
Ron
neymetals
Jun 2, 2003 7:26 pm
Baby powder usually contains fragrances and oils that give off gases when casting molten metals. Use unscented powders when using molten metals. Best regards, ...
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Doug McClure
dmclure@...
Jun 2, 2003 9:29 pm
... vulcanising ... Don't know but I heat the rubber to 300 degrees F for 2 hours I'd be curious as to whether resin will hold up. Plastic probably won't . ...
17549
eabracher@...
eabracher
Jun 2, 2003 11:14 pm
In a message dated 6/2/03 9:56:49 AM, leedavm@... writes: << I need info on creating METAL Molds that can withstand the 350 degrees it takes to gel the...
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David Lee
leedavm
Jun 2, 2003 11:33 pm
Wow Eric that sounds great got a URL for them? -Dave ... 300 ... years old and still...
17551
eabracher@...
eabracher
Jun 2, 2003 11:41 pm
In a message dated 6/2/03 4:35:02 PM, leedavm@... writes: << Wow Eric that sounds great got a URL for them? >> They are located in Providence RI. Or...
17552
mwhirailer
Jun 3, 2003 12:05 am
David, You might want to take a look at Dow Corning's Silastic J series RTV systems. It is formulated to handle low temp metals. This might suit your...
17553
mwhirailer
Jun 3, 2003 2:24 am
Dave, I believe that BJB Enterprises has an aluminum filled epoxy. Terry Wellman St. Charles, IL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
