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by Susan Taylor Glasgow
Sat Mar 29, 2003 1:43 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Moist pack
Replies: 9
Views: 11238

Hi Beth and All--I would NOT recommend sanding the moistpack mold itself, as it is a refractory material and very hazardous to breathe. I hope you are wearing a respirator. It is better to coat with kiln wash first, and sand that (wearing a mask) to shape. S
by Susan Taylor Glasgow
Sat Mar 29, 2003 12:02 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Moist pack
Replies: 9
Views: 11238

Hi Dave, I've used moist fiber a few times and like it. From memory, I've cut it to shape and smashed it into or onto a shape that I've wanted to make a mold of. You have to let it air dry on/in the mold in a warm room at it's own rate, or sometimes the rigidizer evaporates out too fast and areas st...
by Susan Taylor Glasgow
Fri Mar 28, 2003 11:46 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: More sandblaster advice?
Replies: 12
Views: 16592

Thanks Tony, I will experiment with those tips. Unlike sandblasting lovers, I have a love/hate relationship going. My worst disasters used to be to over-firing. Now they are sandblasting woes. And every time I get a new piece of equipment I have to re-learn! Baby steps! Thanks for your help, Susan
by Susan Taylor Glasgow
Sat Mar 22, 2003 6:50 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: More sandblaster advice?
Replies: 12
Views: 16592

sandblasters

Hi all, I bought a perfectly nice cabinet (siphon) 18x24" from Harbor Frieght. Cost about $89. Works just dandy for light-medium blasting. Just recently I also got a 40 lb. pressure pot from them for another $80, but I'm not sure how to use it. Do you let the compressor completely fill up the P...