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- Mon Oct 08, 2012 11:47 am
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: US equivalent for Keramicast
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15822
Re: US equivalent for Keramicast
Found an answer to the question of finding a strong refractory plaster, similar to Keramicast, for casting float glass. Found this among ages-old old notes from Warmglass: "FYI: Dental Stone (and all variant names of such, e.g. FGR-95) is also known as Hydrocal. This is the alpha hemihydrate fo...
- Fri Oct 05, 2012 5:50 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: US equivalent for Keramicast
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15822
Re: US equivalent for Keramicast
The CD us a tome! I tried printing it out and stopped after 60 pages. there are a lot of gems to digest in there. The reason I'm asking for anyone's experience is that Angela suggests using a "hard" plaster for casting float glass. I want to cast fairly large pieces,20-30 pounds, and need ...
- Thu Oct 04, 2012 12:38 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: US equivalent for Keramicast
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15822
US equivalent for Keramicast
angela Thwaites recently published a delightful small book "Mould Making for Glass," a follow up from her thesis work in GB, detailed on her CD "Mixing with the Best." She describes Keramacast as a good, high-density alpha-type plaster for mold making. Does anyone know of a US eq...
- Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:03 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Finally some new images from my Tropical Woman series
- Replies: 27
- Views: 35562
Re: Finally some new images from my Tropical Woman series
Stunning work. So real. The series would be incredibly powerful shown together. Good luck with your gallery quest.
- Tue Aug 21, 2012 5:59 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Cellular
- Replies: 20
- Views: 23240
Re: Cellular
Elegant! the color combination, design, and especially the edge details are captivating. Nice work.
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:00 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: vermiculite boards
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16888
Re: vermiculite boards
Bullseye markets a box casting kit made from the higher density Skamol vermiculite(600 compression..the 450 is too crumbly), and a set of instructions for making one from a 1" thick sheet of vermiculite. They suggest pre-firing the components. No reason given.
Nikki
Nikki
- Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:29 am
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Determining casting mold plaster volume
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12440
Re: Determining casting mold plaster volume
Great idea Cynthia!
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:21 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Determining casting mold plaster volume
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12440
Re: Determining casting mold plaster volume
A useful quick reference table for proportions and volumes of a refractory plaster mix is on the last page of Ted Sawyer's Bullseye tipsheet on Box Casting.
Nikki
Nikki
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:29 am
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Sandblasting abrasive source
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7232
Re: Sandblasting abrasive source
Claudia, I like dealing with Kingsley North.
Nikki
Nikki
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:46 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Brave Reasons
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18333
Re: Brave Reasons
Your work is so enjoyable to look at. The delightful whimsy comes through even without your guys.
Nikki
Nikki
- Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:00 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Problem :Sand blaster doesn't deliver
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8411
Re: Problem :Sand blaster doesn't deliver
Tony: You are so still needed :). This is a non-art, blasting question probably not worthy of your expertise: What would you charge a contractor to blast, for his customer, one surface of 6, 46" x 8-1/2" pieces of 3/8" float (for shelving). I blasted a scrap piece that size last night...
- Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:14 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Craft Emergency Relief Fund Reminder
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8382
Re: Craft Emergency Relief Fund Reminder
Brad:
Thanks for the reminder. Our guild (National capitol Art Glass Guild) is sending CERF $500 this year. I'm glad such a fund is available.
Nikki
Thanks for the reminder. Our guild (National capitol Art Glass Guild) is sending CERF $500 this year. I'm glad such a fund is available.
Nikki
- Tue Apr 13, 2004 4:30 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Someone please tell me how the heck to post photos
- Replies: 23
- Views: 34094
- Tue Apr 13, 2004 3:57 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Amended Challenge
- Replies: 88
- Views: 2190277
- Wed Mar 31, 2004 3:51 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Doc, Doc, Doc . . . Goose
- Replies: 36
- Views: 56870
Thanks for the info. Steve talked a little about his lathe in the class I took from him. Didn't know it was the same piece of equipment. BTW I got to see some of Steve K's work in Pismo gallery in both their Beaver Creek and Vail locations last week. The gallery owners spoke very highly of Steve and...
- Wed Mar 31, 2004 2:17 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Doc, Doc, Doc . . . Goose
- Replies: 36
- Views: 56870
- Tue Mar 30, 2004 5:58 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Critique Section
- Replies: 64
- Views: 103029
- Tue Mar 30, 2004 5:29 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Acurate forming technique/device for stringers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11969
- Tue Mar 30, 2004 4:49 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Critique?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 22279
Jerry: Your site is really colorful, with a big variety of interesting art glass pieces. I'll echo the sentiment that it would be useful to be able to see enlarged photos, especially in the casting section. Ice Princess is pretty amazing, especially at life size. I'd really want to see that rose up ...
- Tue Mar 30, 2004 1:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Warm Glass Weekend Update
- Replies: 49
- Views: 63302