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William Kendzierski
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Started On : 14-Mar-2006 at 10:00:57 AM, #Views : 6682
Topic Subject : RE: smoothon body dubbel |
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> RE: smoothon body dubbel:--
> Several things from Bill's response:
> 1. Alginate will absolutely stick to itself if the proper base solution is
> applied to make it sticky once it's set; for example, you can purchase
> Algi-Slo from Ed McCormick;
I have used Algi-Slo as well and it does work. I was referring to doing larger casts where you will need to "piece" areas due to the quick cure time
> 2. Plaster bandages are very expensive and unnecessary;
Depends on where you get them. I get a whole case for . What do you use ?? I've seen people dip burlap stips in plaster.
> 3. Mold Max 30 from Smooth-On costs a fraction of what Body Double costs;
I would't say a fraction but it is cheaper, however, you still need alginate, 2 applications of a support shell (bandages or whatever) and plater for the donor cast.
> 4. If skin and hair are not released properly, Body Double will encapsulate
> any exposed hair - eyelashes, eyebrows, 'peach fuzz' - and will not let go
> easily
True with any silicone. That's why God created mold release (i.e. hair conditioner or petroleum jelly :)
>
> Bottom Line: It's your time and your money, and your model's comfort.
True, and make sure the model is not alergic to silicone. Do a test patch first.
> There are many ways to do all of these things, and what we end up doing is
> the combined result of how we were taught, and what we like to do. Good
> luck with your project. I'd love to see pictures.
> Regards
>
> Todd
Am I talking to much this morning or what ???
-Bill
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aliforum@lifecasting.org [mailto:aliforum@lifecasting.org]
> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 12:00 PM
> To: debreceni@paradigmranch.com
> Subject: RE: smoothon body dubbel( Message No. 765)
>
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> Hello Todd Debreceni
>
>
>
> Post Date : Monday 13th of March 2006 02:00:03 PM
> Posted by : "William Kendzierski" b9robot1@comcast.net
>
> RE: smoothon body dubbel:--
>
>
>
> I've done that to and you really don't save any money. First off, you are
> only using 5 lbs of the 18 lb kit (if that is what you buy) to do a front
> torso for example (they do sell smaller amounts). So you are basically
> using 5 lbs. of Body Double and plaster bandages. If you do it the other
> way (like Todd described) you are using the following:
>
> - Alginate
> - Plaster Bandages
> -Plaster for the cast
> - Silicone (although not Body Double, still expensive).
> -More Plaster bandages
> -More Plaster or whatever material for the final casting
>
> As for doing it at your leasure, you certainly can using the Body Double.
> You mold once and make as many castings as you like later. I would
> recommend using a more permanent support material if you plan on doing
> numerous castings.
>
> I have done it both ways and find using the silicone on the skin faster and
> easier. Plus, silicone sticks to itself, unlike alginate, so you can keep
> mixing small batches to create larger molds. Just make sure the model is
> not alergic. I always keep a small amount in syringes which I dispense, mix
> and place on the models forearm and lower back to see if there is a
> reaction.
>
> -Bill
>
>
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: aliforum@lifecasting.org
>
> > -----------------Amazon.com ALI Sponsor -------->
> >
> > Three life casting DVDs available. Hands & Feet
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> > through http://www.Amazon.com
> > -------------------------------------------------------->
> >
> > Hello William Kendzierski
>
> >
> >
> > Post Date : Monday 13th of March 2006 11:30:02 AM
> > Posted by : "Todd Debreceni" debreceni@paradigmranch.com
> >
> > RE: smoothon body dubbel:--
> > If you want to spend that much money, it is your choice; Body Double is
> very
> > good, but rather pricey because of the amount of platinum that makes it
> kick
> > quickly. Why not do a regular alginate mold, make a stone or plaster
> > positive and then do a silicone mold from that - at your leisure - using
> > Smooth-On Mold Max 30, so one of their other much less expensive tin
> > silicones... It is a bit more work, but much less expensive.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: aliforum@lifecasting.org [mailto:aliforum@lifecasting.org]
> > Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 7:00 AM
> > To: debreceni@paradigmranch.com
> > Subject: Re: smoothon body dubbel( Message No. 763)
> >
> > -----------------Amazon.com ALI Sponsor -------->
> >
> > Three life casting DVDs available. Hands & Feet
> >
> > Face Casting and Female Torso Casting. Available
> > through http://www.Amazon.com
> > -------------------------------------------------------->
> >
> > Hello Todd Debreceni
> >
> >
> >
> > Post Date : Monday 13th of March 2006 09:00:01 AM
> > Posted by : "William Kendzierski" b9robot1@comcast.net
> >
> > Re: smoothon body dubbel:--
> >
> >
> >
> > It takes about 5 lbs to do a front torso so I guess about 10 to do front
> and
> > back. Usually I buy Smooth-On's 18 lb kit which costs about 0.
> >
> > -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 08:19:34 AM
> > > Posted by : "Anton Smidt" antonsmidt@webmail.co.za
> > >
> > > smoothon body dubbel:--
> > > Hi has ennyone made a casting with smooth-on's body dubbel silicon ? in
> > south
> > > africa they sell them in 2kg is that more than adiquet for a casting
> front
> > and
> > > back of a moudel of the female bobby?
> > > your thourt will be wellcome.
> > > your in lifecasting
> > > anton cape town
> > >
> > > 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.
> >
>
>
> 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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