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Started On : 05-Mar-2006 at 11:30:01 AM, #Views : 5914
Topic Subject : Re: leather casting |
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Pete
I notice the detail ends where the crotch area gets to be a deep draw. Have
you ever used vacuum to draw the wet leather tight against the mold? The
mold and the leather would be placed in a tough plastic bag.
You pull it against a positive cast, right? not a plaster bodymold?
Dan
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>From: aliforum@lifecasting.org
>To: archicast@earthlink.net
>Subject: Re: leather casting( Message No. 758)
>Date: Sun, Mar 5, 2006, 9:30 AM
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> Post Date : Sunday 05th of March 2006 10:30:01 AM
> Posted by : "Peter Nagel" ptnsculptures@aol.com
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> Re: leather casting:--
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> Thanks Jesse
> I first make a casting the usual way then stretch thin leather (6 grams)
> over it. The secret is in the backing to strengthen it up. I use a thin layer
of
> wood putty applying repeated thin layers until it's build up to about a 1/4
> inch thick. I also bend and glue metal banding iron into the back for more
> strength and for the hangers. I use wood stains and spray sealers for the
finish.
> Pete
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