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Essensual Life Sculpture
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Started On : 14-Jan-2007 at 03:00:02 PM, #Views : 8133
Topic Subject : Re: A new topic has been added-clothe |
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Bruno
I've copied below two paragraphs that Philip Hitchcock posted not long ago.
I've been wanting to reply to suggest the use of "laminating resins" used in
the manufacture of composite structures (airplanes, boats, skis, golf clubs
etc.). Laminating resins feature a thinner consistency to allow them to soak
into fibers more readily. The only one I can recommend by name is Aeropoxy
2032, with which I have laid up numerous fiberglass and carbon fiber parts:
http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_cat.php/subid=489/index.html
It's easy to work with, the odor is mild, and you can alter the set-up time by
using different hardeners. This is an epoxy resin system, which is much
preferred over polyester due to the odor inherent in polyesters. Both should
be used in well-ventilated environments, but with polyester it is mandatory
while with epoxy it may be optional for short-term exposures.
The Aeropoxy 2032 is a medium viscosity. I'm confident it will be thinner than
the "bar coat variety" Philip mentions, but if a thinner viscosity resin can
be found it might be better yet for saturating clothing fibers. I have not
done any work with resin-infused clothing, so everything I suggest here is
based on experience with other applications.
A clear urethane resin would seem to be a promising solution, as the odor can
be nearly non-existent and the viscosity can be quite thin. Philip, can you
tell us more about your experiences with urethane in this application?
Doug
Philip Hitchcock wrote:
No, I don't have a video that shows how to add clothes. Many people, of
course, mold the clothing as they mold the model. I do this in conjunction
with add ons afterwards. I have experimented with a variety of resins
including 2-part epoxy resins (of the bar coat variety) 2-part urethanes, and
polyester resin with a peroxide catalyst- which is what the jeans are.
Generally, I mount the fabric in place with epoxy and spray adhesives and then
"soak" the fabric with polyester laminating resin. Some areas need a second
coat or additional shoring up. Areas that stick way out like flaps on the
jeans actually have a slight flex to them. They receive a faux bronzing like
the rest of the statue.
I usually brush and "torch" the resin and fabric. I brush the resin in and
use a torch to force it deep into the fibers. On occasion, I have dipped the
fabric into a container of resin, gently wrung it out, and shaped it onto the
sculpture. Still a torch is useful. (Rubber gloves are manditory.)
PH
> hi to all
>
> i whant to put clothe on my sculpture what is the best resin i can buy
> to do that?
>
> thank
> bruno
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