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by gthomson
Mon Feb 02, 2004 1:48 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Plaster/silica thickness??
Replies: 4
Views: 5763

Plaster/silica thickness??

Hi all,

What's a reasonable thickness for a plaster/silica mold? 10" plates and shallow bowls, that sort of thing.

TIA,

Glenn
by gthomson
Mon Jan 26, 2004 7:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: S Ontario newbie w/ questions
Replies: 4
Views: 5327

No chemical test that I know of, but give it the taste test. http://www.warmglass.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=3600 Worked for me. Try it with a light first so you know which side the tin is on and then you can calibtrate your tongue. Ron Mmm.... Tin.... This is reclaimed glass. Guess I'd better clean...
by gthomson
Sun Jan 25, 2004 11:26 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: S Ontario newbie w/ questions
Replies: 4
Views: 5327

S Ontario newbie w/ questions

I'm a complete beginner at this, but I've signed up for a couple of courses and have some skill-building projects in mind for the near term. Two questions, though: Is there a chemical test for the tin side of float glass? I have easier access to chem labs than UV lights right at the moment. Does any...