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Dan Spector
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Started On : 28-May-2009 at 11:04:46 PM, #Views : 5938
Topic Subject : Re: Copying Castings |
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Hello Ben
yes, you are coming into rubberworld.
basically you make lifecasts of the statues!
You seal them and grease them, paint on a thick rubber usually in
several layers, grease the rubber, and make a reinforced plaster or
plastic mothermold. The rubber companies such as SmoothOn want your
business and will supply instructions. And look at my FAQ at http://
users.lmi.net/~drewid/urethane_faq.html
But I'm going to urge you to not be too happy with whatever you've
done so far and keep doing new lifecastings, unless you had a certain
goal in mind from the start.
Dan Spector
901 323 8717
www.lifecast-art.com
dan@archicast.com
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> Hello Dan Spector
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> Post Date : Thursday 28th 2009f May 2009 09:53:14 PM
> Posted by : "Ben Larson" gillmancreature1954@yahoo.com
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> Copying Castings:--
> Hello again
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> Well, I have tried some more lifecasting, this time using some of
> Dave Parvin's tips on using cheesecloth, and the results are
> incredible. Beautiful castings have been made. No more pitting
> wrinkling, etc. Just a few little dimples where there were some
> lumps in the alginate. (The stuff I am using right now is known for
> being a little lumpy, if anyone has any suggestions on a smoother
> alginate good for torso or larger projects, just let me know). But
> not too bad for a beginner!!
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> Now another question. I have a few castings out of plaster /
> hydrocal (sorry, Dave!!) that I feel are good enough to make a few
> copies of. Now, how do I go about copying these casts? I am
> guessing I would need to make some sort of rubber or silicone mold
> for them, but figured I would ask the experts.
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> Thanks for your help once again
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> Ben Larson
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> 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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