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William Kendzierski
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Started On : 14-Mar-2006 at 11:00:01 AM, #Views : 6692
Topic Subject : Re: full head lifecast body double |
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ArtFxStudios.com
Check it out, I wasn't happy with my last one so I am creating a new one (still under construction). I'll post pics of the pewter cast when it is finished.
-Bill
-------------- Original message --------------
From: aliforum@lifecasting.org
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> Hello William Kendzierski
>
>
> Post Date : Tuesday 14th of March 2006 10:00:01 AM
> Posted by : "Dan Spector" archicast@earthlink.net
>
> 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
> ----------
> >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
> >
>
> > -----------------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 : 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.
> >
>
>
>
> 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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