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May 27th, 2010

Waterbased Stain and Urethane


The hi-res version of Steve’s wood finishing tutorial. Discover how to sand, apply stain and achieve glass-smooth results with waterbased urethane.

May 27th, 2010

Teach Yourself Plastic Canvas

Product DescriptionNow you have easy, step-by-step instructions to learn the basics of plastic canvas. These lessons will help you with everything from choosing the best type of canvas and yarn, to instructions for a variety of stitches, to completing a project. . . . More >>

Teach Yourself Plastic Canvas

May 25th, 2010

Latest Injection Molding Auctions

Have a look at these auctions – perhaps your next project will benefit from them!
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Remember that you can use plastics to make thousands of fun crafts or hobby items. Be sure to stock-up on supplies so you always have them handy.

May 25th, 2010

EPS Vacuum Forming Machine


EPS Vacuum Forming Machine

May 25th, 2010

Silicone Rubber Mold Sculpture Enlarging_youtube.wmv


Technique for using silicone rubber mold to enlarge sculpture.

May 25th, 2010

Plastic Canvas for All Seasons

Product DescriptionAdd a little holiday cheer to your home throughout the year when you stitch up these darling plastic canvas designs. Featuring projects for all seasons, this book includes holiday patterns, as well. All projects are stitched on 7-count plastic canvas and use readily available yarns and embellishments. . . . More >>

Plastic Canvas for All Seasons

May 23rd, 2010

Step-By-Step Compo and Mold Making

Product DescriptionThis book is a first in the trade which provides a centuries-old secretive process for the creation of decorative ornamentation. Compo formulation was a jealously guarded “secret” which was kept in families and handed down mostly from father-to-son. Through this medium which is commonly known as “Compo,” certain trades such as the picture framing and furniture manufacture industries, permitted manufacturers to mass produce previously hand carved one-of-a-kind. . . More >>

Step-By-Step Compo and Mold Making

May 22nd, 2010

Projects for Baby in Plastic Canvas

Product DescriptionLeaflet # 206 // 14 projects. . . More >>

Projects for Baby in Plastic Canvas

May 22nd, 2010

How To Fiberglass – Two Part Mold Layup – Sub Box


Make a request in my channel on what topic you want to see in next video. Another video as promised. This is the layup video from the mold in the last two videos. Im not going to repeat text info in every video. If you think ive missed something I have probably covered it in another video. Keep the comments and subscribing going and there will be more. Any Questions you have ask in a comment or pm me. Music references removed from fear of muting. Key: WAX = Carnauba wax (release agent). FG = Fiberglass CSM = Chopped Strand Matte(reinforcement) PVA = Polyvinyl alcohol (release agent) Plug = The original item that your creating a mold of. Mold = A negative replica of the plug, specifically a ‘tool’ mold. Next video will be carpeting a sub box :) Subscribe.

May 22nd, 2010

Side-effects of urethane, Kiasma


Surfing a plywood barrel.