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Started On : 12-Sep-2005 at 11:30:10 AM, #Views : 6345

Topic Subject : Re: metal casting...

I don't know what "will hold glass" entails, but pewter is like colonial
dinnerware. Not soft like solder.
Dan

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>From: aliforum@lifecasting.org
>To: archicast@earthlink.net
>Subject: Re: metal casting...( Message No. 616)
>Date: Mon, Sep 12, 2005, 10:01 AM
>

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> Hello Dan Spector

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>
> Post Date : Monday 12th of September 2005 11:01:45 AM
> Posted by : "Elizabeth Russell" lilybit50@yahoo.com
>
> Re: metal casting...:--
>
>
> Hi Dan
> Thanks!
> I'm in Atlanta......A Georgia Peach!
> I will look into sputtering.....
> I figure I'd mess around with some small casts and see what I can come up
with....
> I need a metal that will be stable enough to hold glass in it... Do you
> think pewter is stable enough? I always thought it as being super soft.
> Thanks so much!
> EJ Russell
>
> PS Why has it been so stinkin' quiet around here?
>
>
>
>
>
> aliforum@lifecasting.org wrote:
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> Hello Elizabeth Russell
>
>
>
> Post Date : Monday 12th of September 2005 10:30:05 AM
> Posted by : "Dan Spector" archicast@earthlink.net
>
> Re: metal casting...:--
>> THIS MESSAGE IS IN MIME FORMAT. Since your mail reader does not understand
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> The pewter artist, richard neal, was drooling pewter into his mold, not
> covering a statue. Metal so easily melted gives the deep texture as gases
> and steam escape.
> A Napoleon Mordas fellow was sputtering bronze onto his sculpture, very
> amazing. His english was shaky, though. Look for a sputtering company
>
> aren't you in Ohio? This is not that big a deal, tech-wise. They may tell
> you what they prefer as a base material.
> Otherwise, there are metal-rich paints, and leaf, which is not hard, and
> true bronze and aluminum casting.
> Dan
>
> --
> Dan Spector 901 323 8717
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>>From: aliforum@lifecasting.org
>>To: archicast@earthlink.net
>>Subject: metal casting...( Message No. 613)
>>Date: Sun, Sep 11, 2005, 11:00 PM
>>
>
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>> Hello Dan Spector
>
>>
>>
>> Post Date : Monday 12th of September 2005 12:00:06 AM
>> Posted by : "Elizabeth Russell" lilybit50@yahoo.com
>>
>> metal casting...:--
>>
>>
>> Hello All
>>
>> A couple years ago one of our own lifecasters posted pictures of his work....
>> I believe it was Pewter? he had melted on a sculpture it looked like drips
>> of metal.....
>> Does anyone remember this......seemed to have a lace like appearence?
>> (meaning textured with pits and holes, not smoothe like a stonecast piece)
>> I need some help trying to figure out the best metals to work with
>
>> applying to a casted piece (concrete, stonecast or whatever it would
>> take.....) Anyone have suggestions on getting started with metals?
>> The piece I am working on doesn't have to have a perfect surface, like an
>> alginate casted piece... but will need to stand or hang on its own when
>> removed from the casted piece...
>> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated......
>> Thanks!
>> Elizabeth Russell
>> www.maternalreflections.com
>> www.doulary.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
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> 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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