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Started On : 14-Mar-2006 at 10:00:01 AM, #Views : 6266

Topic Subject : Re: full head lifecast body double

Hey, i didn't know what I was talking about.
I meant "kids" in terms of experience.
There have been an awful lot of newbies (kids, of any age) who joined our
group and announced they were going to do some wild project and we tried to
reason with them. You (that was you, right?) explained how silicone grabs
every strand of body down.
Yes, I thought you did mean legs, torso and all.
I make molds all the time and i will say silicones are generally more
tearable than equivalent urethanes. They do have other advantages.
I've pushed the envelope to the size of a torn-up duffel bag and i respect
all safe experimenters.
Glad you're doing pewter, that looks very beautiful. Where's your website?
Dan
--
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: Re: full head lifecast body double( Message No. 778)
>Date: Tue, Mar 14, 2006, 8:31 AM
>

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> Hello Dan Spector

>
>
> Post Date : Tuesday 14th of March 2006 09:30:59 AM
> Posted by : "William Kendzierski" b9robot1@comcast.net
>
> Re: full head lifecast body double:--
>
>
>
> I don't know about you Dan but I have done over 50+ full body casts in
> silicone alone !! Yes, silicone is expensive but I'm lucky enough to be
> able to afford it. And yes, 5 lbs. will do half a torso (TORSO, not
> including legs, arms and head). Some people just think they know it all or
> hate when someone else does something new or unique and the only thing they
> can do is call them "kids". Oh, and what does Dan mean by "over-optimistic
> schemes" ?? If that means trying something new than I guess he missed the
> whole point of being an artist. Besides, how do you gain experience unless
> you experiment (safely, of course) with new materials and techniques.
>
> I remember a while back someone was making casts out of pewter. I thought
> that was a cool idea and asked how he did it. No reply. So, I
> experimented and am currently making a beutiful pewter cast that I am proud
> of. The process is actually simple. If anyone is interested I'll post how
> I did it in detail. No secrets with me.
>
> -Bill
>
>
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: aliforum@lifecasting.org
>
>> -----------------Amazon.com ALI Sponsor -------->
>>
>> Three life casting DVDs available. Hands & Feet
>
>> Face Casting and Female Torso Casting. Available
>> through http://www.Amazon.com
>> -------------------------------------------------------->
>>
>> Hello William Kendzierski
>
>>
>>
>> Post Date : Monday 13th of March 2006 07:30:01 PM
>> Posted by : "Dan Spector" archicast@earthlink.net
>>
>> Re: full head lifecast body double:--
>> You are thinking 5 lbs of silicone will cover half a person's skin surface?
>> This sounds extremely unlikely, or unlikely to be thick enough to work.
>> Silicone is not tough (urethanes are tough.) Never mind the cost, plaster
>> bandage is not strong either. You kids with too much money and no patience
>> or experience .. How many over-optimistic schemes have we dealt with on this
>> forum? Some of you who wanted to do full-body castings with no experience
>>
>> own up! Tell these kids how it went!
>> Dan
>>
>> --
>> Dan Spector 901 323 8717
>> http://www.archicast.com/Lifecast-index1.html
>>
>> ----------
>> >From: aliforum@lifecasting.org
>> >To: archicast@earthlink.net
>> >Subject: Re: full head lifecast body double( Message No. 768)
>> >Date: Mon, Mar 13, 2006, 6:00 PM
>> >
>>
>> > -----------------Amazon.com ALI Sponsor -------->
>> >
>> > Three life casting DVDs available. Hands & Feet
>>
>> > Face Casting and Female Torso Casting. Available
>> > through http://www.Amazon.com
>> > -------------------------------------------------------->
>> >
>> > Hello Dan Spector
>>
>> >
>> >
>> > Post Date : Monday 13th of March 2006 07:00:01 PM
>> > Posted by : "Oscar Tabu" oscartabu@aol.com
>> >
>> > Re: full head lifecast body double:--
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > dear luc..thankyou for your message..however im unable to give assistance
in
>> > this matter as my only two mediums are alginate and plaster. and i have not
>> > worked with any smooth on product though i belive it to be very good
>> > allthough i would check wether the silica based material is appropriate for
>> skin
>> > contact. i belive smooth on also have a web site that might be able to
>> > help.... also.im sure our more advanced and knowledgable friends on ALI
>> > will be able
>> > to offer assistantace..im sorry i could not be of further assistance in
this
>> > matter..but would appreciate knowing wether this method works well should
>> > you try it;
>> >
>> > i wish you well in your endevours and keep casting...oscar..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > 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.
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>
>
> 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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