Gerry's Casting Mix ?

Nancy D · Post by **Nancy D** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 5:24 pm

Hello,
I have some Gerry's Casting Mix that came with no instructions (I've asked the supplier for the information but haven't heard back from them). The archives here ( I love this board!!) gave some help, but I still have one more question. Do the molds made with this mix need to have a kiln wash applied?
Thanks bunches.
Nancy D.

Becky Bergsma · Post by **Becky Bergsma** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 9:36 pm

Hi,
This is a one time mold mix. We applied a slip coat to our piece then poured the mold mix over that. No kiln wash needed.

Becky

Nancy D · Post by **Nancy D** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 10:37 pm

Thanks, Becky, that's what I needed to know.
bye Nancy D.

Jack Bowman · Post by **Jack Bowman** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 11:49 pm

I took a 2 week class with Gerry last summer and we did some great casting with his mix. He suggested a face coat, somebody else refered to it as a slip coat. I think we are talking about the same thing. the face coat was plaster/silica consistancy of buttermilk. While it's setting mix the Gerry's to milkshake consistancy and pour.

A few links to Gerry's work if your interested.

http://www.theartcollector.com/newcomb.htm

http://www.system96.com/Pages/CastingTu ... llets.html

Jack

PDXBarbara · Post by **PDXBarbara** » Tue Mar 18, 2003 3:57 am

slip coat = face coat = splash coat??
thx.
Barbara

Nancy D · Post by **Nancy D** » Tue Mar 18, 2003 9:00 pm

Jack,
Thanks so much for the web sites! The second is a great help.
bye Nancy

Jack Bowman · Post by **Jack Bowman** » Tue Mar 18, 2003 11:38 pm

That's the way I understand it.

Jack

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slip coat = face coat = splash coat??