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Dave Parvin
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Started On : 12-Jun-2010 at 07:20:39 AM, #Views : 6589
Topic Subject : Re: Forton MG... How much?? |
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Ben, I always think of the amount of Forton MG needed by the amount of the liquid, VF-812. IN other words, a "standard female torso from neck to mid thighs will require four to five pints (or pounds) of VF-812 plus the dry blend. Forton MG is is much stronger than plaster, hydrocal, or hydrostione. You could probably make the casting as thin as 1/8th if an inch and it would suffice. As you an imagine, it isn't easy to layer in and be exactly and evenly 1/8" thick and I tend to make it a little thicker, say 3/16th to 1/4". One of the really great things about Forton MG is that unlike other gypsum based materials, new material will bond to cured material for repair or allowing you to increase the thickness if after removing the casting you feel you have some places which are too thin.
I am taking the liberty of sending you three articles to your direct email address titled "Forton MG Demystified" parts I,II,&III. They explain how to blend, mix, and cast with Forton MG. Part III covers how to layer Forton MG into a mold.
I have been using Forton MG for a good twenty years and have no idea how many tons I have used. As far as I am concerned, only alginate is more important in life casting. If you have any questions, I would be glad to try to answer them. But PLEASE just call if if you can, I would much prefer to talk than type. You should be able to reach me on my cell pretty much anytime. (720) 971-0824.
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