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Started On : 03-Jul-2007 at 12:30:04 AM, #Views : 6719
Topic Subject : Re: UK, metallic finish for plaster. |
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I read the whole story of vac-u-forming. I have worked with really large
vac-u-form machines and heating a large sheet of thermoplastic til it's
droopy is tricky at best. Still, it gives you a continuous plastic barrier.
Then again, plastic eventually degrades in the sun.
The classic way to get a metallic surface that stands up outdoors is with
leaf, be it gold, silver, copper... That's how domes are done.
I have been told that if plaster is painted with certain chemicals in
solution, it can be plated. Never had it done. But wouldn't that be awesome.
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Dan Spector
901 323 8717
http://www.archicast.com/Lifecast-index1.html
> From: aliforum@lifecasting.org
> Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 19:00:08 -0400
> To: dan@archicast.com
> Subject: A new topic has been added-Re: UK, mettalic finish for plaster.(
> Message No. 1676)
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> Hello Dan Spector
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> Post Date : Monday 02nd of July 2007 07:00:04 PM
> Posted by : "CJ Munn" cj@rockabelly.co.uk
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> Re: UK, mettalic finish for plaster.:--
>> Hi John
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> I think your 'invention' is wonderful and well done for persevering
> and getting it right in the end! Thanks so much for the help you gave
> me off-forum too. Sorry I've been quiet - life gets in the way
> sometimes.
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> Well done you!
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> CJ
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>> Re: UK, mettalic finish for plaster.:--
>> No replies ... so I had a go at answering my own question !. The
>> end results can be found at ......
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>> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/moonshadow/New_Folder/vacuum_forming.htm
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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
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>> provide its members with forums to exchange information, resources
>> to enhance their effectiveness and advance opportunities for their
>> artistic success.
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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.
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