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July 27th, 2010

Wood-Plastic Composites

Product DescriptionA comprehensive, practical guide to wood-plastic composites and their properties This is the first book that presents an overview of the main principles underlying the composition of wood-plastic composite (WPC) materials and their performance in the real world. Focusing on the characteristics of WPC materials rather than their manufacture, this guide bridges the gap between laboratory-based research and testing and the properties WPC materials exhibi. . . More >>

Wood-Plastic Composites

July 26th, 2010

Gypsum cast in urethane molds diy making cultured stone


business opportunity is franchise for concrete molds and concrete molds. Home business startup business with making cultured stone, tile, brick, pavers, concrete pavers, cement pavers. Work at home for paver business producing concrete tile, cement tile, cement molds, gypsum toles, gypsum…

July 25th, 2010

Making Fake Wounds and Scars


Using Skin Tite silicone rubber and makeup to make realistic fake woulds, injuries and scars for special effects.

July 24th, 2010

Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials

Product DescriptionRevised due to new developments in the polymer area. Contains a broad, unified introduction to the subject matter that will be of immediate practical value plus a foundation for more advanced study. New features include a discussion of liquid-crystal polymers, the Flory-Huggins theory, group-transfer polymerization, a quantitative treatment of Ziegler-Natta polymerization with three new worked-out examples and much more. End-of-chapter problems have been added along. . . More >>

Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials

July 24th, 2010

The 2009-2014 World Outlook for Outboard Reinforced Fiberglass Bass Boats

Product DescriptionThis econometric study covers the world outlook for outboard reinforced fiberglass bass boats across more than 200 countries. For each year reported, estimates are given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P. I. E. ), for the country in question (in millions of U. S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric mo. . . More >>

The 2009-2014 World Outlook for Outboard Reinforced Fiberglass Bass Boats

July 24th, 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.

July 22nd, 2010

Mold Making, Casting: Martha Stewart Peg Rack – Smooth-On


Martha Stewart uses OOMOO 30 silicone rubber to make a mold of a tree branch and make a casting in liquid plastic to use as a peg coat rack.

July 22nd, 2010

Plastic Surgery, Vol. 7: The Hand and Upper Limb, Part 1

Product DescriptionVolumes 7 & 8 of the most definitive text in plastic surgery knowledge cover THE HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY. Hot topics include arthroscopy of the wrist · fingertip, thumb, and digit reconstruction · flexor tendon injuries and reconstruction · replantation and revascularization · disorders of the musician’s hand · tendon transfers in the upper limb · free functional muscle transfers in the upper limb · and upper limb functional prosthetics. . . . More >>

Plastic Surgery, Vol. 7: The Hand and Upper Limb, Part 1

July 22nd, 2010

Mold Making and Casting: Silicone hand Part 1


How to pour up a silicone hand in an alginate mold.

July 21st, 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.