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Started On : 09-May-2006 at 11:00:04 AM, #Views : 6066
Topic Subject : Re: new lifecaster needs advise |
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Susanne
One of the challenges of art is achieving your vision with the materials that
are available to you. Wealth, location and instruction may be your boundaries.
You don't live in New Jersey (nor do I) where many plastics and rubber companies
are nearby. Perhaps it's easier to ship in lightweight plaster bandage. Gorgeous
work can be done with these. Maybe you have old-time plastering contractors
there, who make gelatin molds. We don't have these craftsmen here anymore.
English compaies send me literature about remeltable vinyl, maybe that is more
reasonable. Perhaps your best work should be cast in concrete or ceramic for
outdoor permanence. Please do not fall into the trap of trying to duplicate what
others do. We all come to lifecasting from different backgrounds and varied
ambitions. If you do not come from an art background, may I suggest a Sculpture
101 beginner course.
Good luck.
dan in Memphis
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Dan Spector 901 323 8717
http://www.archicast.com/Lifecast-index1.html
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>From: aliforum@lifecasting.org
>To: archicast@earthlink.net
>Subject: new lifecaster needs advise( Message No. 968)
>Date: Mon, May 8, 2006, 6:05 PM
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> Hello Dan Spector
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> Post Date : Monday 08th of May 2006 07:05:07 PM
> Posted by : "Susanne Bradley" susannebradley@eircom.net
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> new lifecaster needs advise:--
> Hi I just started lifecasting in August of last year.So far I have only
> used alginate molds and plaster of paris. I want tostart making silicone
> molds so I can make duplicate casts. I would also like to be able to cast
> in other materials such as clear resin. I have purchasd many pieces of
> literature on lifecasting but have yet to get the information I am after.
> Can someone suggest relevent reading material.
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> I am based in Ireland and am currently getting all my supplies from US and
> UK which is costing a fortune in shipping charges. If anyone one knows of a
> supplier of lifecasting materials in Ireland I would appreciate the heads up.
> Many thanks
>
> ALI is an international organization whose members are engaged in the art
> and creative industries. Its purpose is to promote the art of life casting
> create public awareness of this unique art form, provide its members with
> forums to exchange information, resources to enhance their effectiveness
> and advance opportunities for their artistic success.
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