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Clay Williams
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30-Dec-2008
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Started On : 22-Mar-2010 at 05:49:30 AM, #Views : 6066
Topic Subject : Distressed Stone |
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I have just recently done a piece that I am completing where I used some actual stone powders in the Forton and put it into a silicone mold which I put clumps,streaks and spots of Baking Soda mixed with water in the mold first. I simply scattered the baking soda in random patters in the mold. When I put the Forton and stone powder in, it created a bubbling effect, which at first I thought was going to ruin the piece. I used a lighter color stone powder for the surface coat. Due to the bubbling effect of the baking soda and reaction with the Forton and or stone powder, Im not sure which, it left voids in the mold that were not covered. I then went in with a darker stone powder and tinted the Forton slightly. I applied this coat and let it dry then applied additional coats and reinforced the whole thing with glass strand. When I removed the silicone mold, I then sprayed it down with a garden hose to remove all the remaining baking soda and loose material. Due to the contrasting colors and the effect of the baking soda voids,he piece looks like it is a piece of stone that is weathered and aged. It is a great effect. I am then going to finish around it with a similar type of tumble, distressed marble tiles and I think that it is going to be a fantastic piece.
Ill post pictures when I get it completed.
Dont be afraid to try new techniques or something that no one has done before. You may come up with something that is great. You may mess something up too-but thats part of the fund in experimenting.
Good luck and happy casting all!!!!
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