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by pensterh
Mon Nov 24, 2003 9:02 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: insurance blahs...
Replies: 5
Views: 6958

insurance blahs...

Hi All - Sorry to have fallen off the face of this earth after the WGconference (which rocked!). Was driving X-country and now just getting settled in a big 'ole artists loft in LA, CA... I have a practical question about insurance, especially for you West-Coasters/Californians: It seems from readin...
by pensterh
Sun Jul 20, 2003 2:37 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: spray foam
Replies: 9
Views: 12216

caulk instead of latex+spray foam

One alternative that might work for you and, if your pieces are small enough, not require any reinforcement is silicone caulk. It's cheaper and faster than latex (only need to do one thick coat). I do it outside or in a well-ventilated space w/a respirator b/c it stinks and isn't too healthy, and ma...
by pensterh
Sun Jun 15, 2003 9:29 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: "lost foam" CAD/CAM mould making
Replies: 9
Views: 12182

Hi all. I've figured most of this out on my own, so I can't say if any of these methods are conventional, but, in no particular order... the foam i use is just blue or pink insulation foam (easy to scavange for free) yes, it is the same basic process as rapid prototyping. i have been working at the ...
by pensterh
Tue Jun 10, 2003 4:16 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: "lost foam" CAD/CAM mould making
Replies: 9
Views: 12182

Thanks Greg, just signed up for craftweb & found the thread! Have you done or seen any of this stuff yourself? (Just curious what's out there, I haven't been able to find much except for one company making digital models for suncatchers + other tchotchkes.)
by pensterh
Mon Jun 09, 2003 3:03 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: "lost foam" CAD/CAM mould making
Replies: 9
Views: 12182

"lost foam" CAD/CAM mould making

Hi, I am new to this board, so perhaps this has been discussed before, but.... I have recently been working with CAD/CAM technologies and glass casting, and am wondering if any one else out there has experience with this process?? I made laser ("LYDAR") scans of my body, which I manipulate...