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Comment on CR Clarke Vacuum Forming Machine 242 manual mode by Eda Battis

Eda Battis — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:26:36 +0000

Chances are you rarely think about vacuum forming. You rarely think of vacuums, and even then it’s typically against your will. After all, who likes vacuuming? But if you put the two words vacuum and forming together, you get something that makes an undeniable impact on our lives every day, and that’s not an exaggeration.

Comment on Make your own plastic action figures by Dayle Maddison

Dayle Maddison — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:34:10 +0000

Have tried again and found a good solution to the breaking problem, will post again when figures are strung together

Comment on Make your own plastic action figures by Adrian

Adrian — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:28:15 +0000

p.s in im in poland bzianka near rzeszow

Comment on Make your own plastic action figures by Adrian

Adrian — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:22:14 +0000

can i youse modeline too or make jionts out of modeline and harden it and put it thoogeter p.s where could i get sculpy 3 a polymer clay in poland plzz tell me somboedy i dream of making action figers and another p.s im 10 years old

Comment on Fiberglass Repair and Construction Handbook by Sandra Montana

Sandra Montana — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:10:38 +0000

Im quite disappointed after I got this, Just like what they said, Yes the pictures are of poor quality. My wife got mad on me, buying something that I cant even get anything on it.

Rating 2/5

Comment on Silicone and Rubber Wristbands by Monty Muenzenberger

Monty Muenzenberger — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:54:44 +0000

just a thought – i live in the southeast, and there’s PLENTY of biomass here sitting around in Kudzu and bittersweet, as well as multiflora rose and japanese honeysuckle-and what of pot plants?

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by Matt

Matt — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:25:46 +0000

Great tutorial! I’ve been interested in casting and am taking my time to learn and accomplish a bit myself! Enjoyed the video and was well put together! Thanks for the informative information! Happy casting!! M

Comment on AIRFIX PLASTIC TOY SOLDIERS: Scale miniature figures from 1959-2009 by Arlene

Arlene — Sat, 14 May 2011 09:19:09 +0000

Thanks for a very interesting blog. Where else could I get that type of information written in such an ideal way? I’ve a challenge that I’m simply now working on, and I’ve been at the look out for such info.

Comment on Redesigning 50: The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age Defiance by Kevin Peterson

Kevin Peterson — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:27:36 +0000

Oz is always a great read. I feel stronger and healthier having this great info. I really appreciate the changes it has made in my life.

Comment on Latest Mold Making Auctions by Sandesh Patil

Sandesh Patil — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:40:56 +0000

Nice Information

Comment on Make your own plastic action figures by Dayle Maddison

Dayle Maddison — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:03:27 +0000

I made a fully poseable figure from sculpey last year, strung with elastic, with pin and hinge knees and elbows, It lasted about a month and then began to break apart, I am still trying to perfect the figure, it was 8 inched high and will be dressed in custom clothes a bit like mego action figures, I have some photos and will try to post them
Will keep trying

Comment on Injection Molding Plastic by PH Test

PH Test — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:15:57 +0000

clay garden pots are great but if you want a cheaper alternative, you can always use those plastic garden pots `”*

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by mamoses123

mamoses123 — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 04:02:00 +0000

awesome tutorial i have done some casting before, did it bit differently but your way is very good im working on a short at the moment, i might use a cast for my character.
brilliant

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by animatorIsomer

animatorIsomer — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 03:30:45 +0000

Thanks and good luck!

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by ZallyAward

ZallyAward — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 02:31:59 +0000

Great toturials, Ron! Very inspiring! It would be super cool is you would make a tutorial on how to make armatures or use foam latex in the moulds – or whatever your specialty is. Non the less I enjoyed these tutorials and am planning to try it out myself. Thanks!

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by DeathMazk

DeathMazk — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 02:13:19 +0000

thank you master i wil allways be grateful with you and if i win my contest i will say that i owe you everything i know !

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by animatorIsomer

animatorIsomer — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:18:32 +0000

No problem, glad I could help.

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by TheAnimationHQ

TheAnimationHQ — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:01:11 +0000

Thanks so much for these videos.
It makes a change from most of the mold making video’s on here, you can really tell your passionate about the subject.

I’ve a question though.
I’m trying to find out if a release agent is needed if you cast silicone (platinum or tin cure) in a plaster such as ultra cal.
I’ve came across things like talc, soap, Vaseline or just nothing at all so Im confused now.
I thought Id do tests, but first ask your opinion as you seem (are) quiet the professional

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by animatorIsomer

animatorIsomer — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:57:45 +0000

I don’t believe that applying a release agent is entirely necessary but, it is recommended as a precaution. Hand soap can be applied as a solution and you allow it to dry for about an hour.

The reason for it is because plaster is porous and absorbent and there may be some low risk of it getting stuck to the mold. Try to find a plain soap like Ivory soap without any scents, moisturizers or aloe in it. That’s so you don’t have to worry about any unforeseen chemical reaction.

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by wingedsoul

wingedsoul — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:46:27 +0000

That was awesome advice at the end for getting rid of plaster/water bucket.

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by CookieFridays

CookieFridays — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:47:24 +0000

Wonderful tutorial. I may use this in the future.

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by mellodge

mellodge — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:29:20 +0000

brilliant tutorial

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by rybotic

rybotic — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:10:37 +0000

Excellent tutorial! My question is where would you go from here? Is this like a cast where you pour a liquid into it, or push a clay into it?

thanks!

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by animatorIsomer

animatorIsomer — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:52:48 +0000

In this case, the puppet was cast in foam latex afterwards but, you could use a mold made this way for casting anything that’s possible to cast from a plaster mold. So you could cast silicone, urethane or any other material that is soft. Never try casting a hard material out of a hard mold, one or the other needs to be soft. So if you intend to cast something like plastic or stone you should have a flexible mold. You can push clay into it but that needs to be planned carefully for your needs.

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by novalombardia

novalombardia — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:10:49 +0000

I’m assuming that you can use plaster molds to make silicone puppets?

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by animatorIsomer

animatorIsomer — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:36:17 +0000

@novalombardia Absolutely.

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by novalombardia

novalombardia — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:43:53 +0000

@animatorIsomer

How would you go about making hollow objects with molds. . . lets say a hollow head? I was planning to make a hollow head so i could fit a facial armature inside of it; and how thin would you make it but still be able to hold?

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by animatorIsomer

animatorIsomer — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:24:06 +0000

@novalombardia Hollow castings are produced by creating a 3rd part to the mold called a ‘core’ which is made by layering clay onto the inner surface of the mold in the thickness you want your casting to be. You then close the mold and pour plaster in. After that cures, open the mold and clean out the clay so that when the mold is reassembled with the core inside, the gap left by the clay will reproduce the hollow casting. CAUTION! It’s more complicated than that and needs to be done with care.

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by animatorIsomer

animatorIsomer — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:29:44 +0000

@novalombardia The core will need to be registered to the other two parts with mold keys similar to the ones that align the other halves together. Where and how to register the mold core depends upon the design of what you’re casting so, I really can’t describe how to do that without seeing what needs to be cast. If you’re casting a head, the core would make contact with the other two halves at the bottom of the neck but, it’s kinda difficult to describe without a visual. Sorry.

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by novalombardia

novalombardia — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:52:35 +0000

@animatorIsomer perhaps another tutorial sometime in the future?

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by shortcut007

shortcut007 — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:57:09 +0000

@novalombardia when you pour in the material dont fill it up instead put a thin lair and rotate the mold!

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by brennig2

brennig2 — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:09:55 +0000

How do I pour the latex in then, do i paint a thin layer on then inject it, or just inject or pour it in? How long at what temperature should the latex be left? Roughly how many puppets/models could you make from one mould

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by animatorIsomer

animatorIsomer — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:28:57 +0000

@brennig2 Which kind of latex are you talking about? If you’re using casting latex, temperature doesn’t matter. Foam latex requires baking and the temperature depends upon the brand of foam latex you’re using so, you’ll need to follow the instructions that come with the kit.

I don’t know the limit on how many castings you can get out of an Ultracal 30 mold – at least 20 or 30 I would guess. And there is an additive called Acryl 60 you can add to it to make it last longer.

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by vlydwlr

vlydwlr — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:58:04 +0000

Great work. Also, huge thanks for adding “click here to go to next video” buttons. So many times it’s difficult to track down other parts of series.

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by LeGrandSculpture

LeGrandSculpture — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:47:52 +0000

Wonderful video Ron . . . GREAT JOB!

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by Eduardroid

Eduardroid — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:02:58 +0000

Awesome video, thanks 4 sharing, good tutorial!!! i wanna do it right now!!!

Comment on Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 by bluesilverworks

bluesilverworks — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:28:30 +0000

very informative videos, thank you

Comment on Mitsubishi 150 Ton Electric Injection Molding Machine by canoetaco

canoetaco — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:04:08 +0000

what is that a gravity feed hopper?

Comment on Mitsubishi 150 Ton Electric Injection Molding Machine by FisherSales

FisherSales — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:07:33 +0000

Yes it is. .

Comment on Mitsubishi 150 Ton Electric Injection Molding Machine by canoetaco

canoetaco — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:47:31 +0000

I was curious as I don’t think I have ever seen one before? I been a process tech for 15 years for a major auto parts supplier and have never come upon a gravity feed hopper.

I’m curious as to why you use them and not a regular electric/pnuematic shot loader? How oftern to fill that sucker?

Comment on Mitsubishi 150 Ton Electric Injection Molding Machine by elmezz

elmezz — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:50:25 +0000

you fuck nut i been a set up tech for molding machines for 25 years and all hoppers are the same just some bigger and some smaller depends on the shot size and the molding time and if you have to dry your mats or not fast mold time big shot size you need a bigger hopper

Comment on Mitsubishi 150 Ton Electric Injection Molding Machine by patsymtl

patsymtl — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:07:46 +0000

18 SEC is way too long

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by dlmarti

dlmarti — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 21:45:06 +0000

Fiberglass is still too heavy, much heavier than a comparable aluminum boat. Also the gelcoat is a messy maintenance headache.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by punk28186

punk28186 — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 21:36:40 +0000

You obviously have no hands on experience with either of them then. I used to patch up random tinnies, hardest most awkward thing to do. Not only do you need to be able to aluminum weld and have an AC mig/tig welding machine but you have to deal with old corroded metal that will often cause underlining weld faults later on. Also it look ugly as will patches everywhere.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by punk28186

punk28186 — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 21:18:18 +0000

Fiberglass is very easy to repair, not need any power at all and a simple fiberglassing repair kit from a local hardware shop. Messy? wear old cloths and gloves. Fiberglass patch work can be blended and finished like it was never there.

Weight is relative to many things. Also lightweight is not always ‘better’.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by dlmarti

dlmarti — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 21:07:43 +0000

“You obviously have no hands on experience with either of them then. ”

So what part of my statement are you refuting? Are you saying that Fiberglass boats aren’t heavier?

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by punk28186

punk28186 — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:42:41 +0000

no, the messy maintenance headache one.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by 1Cozypilot

1Cozypilot — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:29:19 +0000

Fiberglass boats manufactured in this maner is lighter than your spam can antiquated aluminum noisy boats. The old spray fiberglass boats were hevey but not these.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by dlmarti

dlmarti — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:26:11 +0000

bullshit, fiberglass is heavier period.
Show me a fiberglass boat that is lighter than an aluminum boat made for the same mission.

Even fiberglass panels formed with vacuum assisted resining are heavier.
Fiberglass has many benefits, weight isn’t one of them.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by punk28186

punk28186 — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:18:38 +0000

Of course composite boats can be lighter, but at a cost that is impractical for private boat manufactures. The typical fiberglass retail fishing boat would be heavier then an aluminum equivalent. But if you see it as strength to weight composite wins all round.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by kgokong

kgokong — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:42:33 +0000

Aluminium is the winner !!!
Never mind the weight issue. . . . consider the amount of USABLE space in a tin boat as appossed to a glass boat. . . . half is lost to frame and form work and thick old fashioned material . . . .
Then consider all up weight for the same HP . . . . . Tin 21 foot F115 Yammi on its ass with 20 pasengers and the same size hull, load & motor in glass . . . Then lets go do some tests . . . . There is only one winner. ALIBOATS(DOT)COM
Check it out.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by skankycam

skankycam — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:34:40 +0000

Theres somthing gay about fiberglass boats. Elvis would have never had a glass boat.
There trashy.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by nationalwidget

nationalwidget — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:09:23 +0000

Aluminum boats are much lighter. Less fuel, easier towing and launching, more durable. If I ever damage mine, I’ll just have a miserable wretch like punk28186 repair it.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by punk28186

punk28186 — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:55:42 +0000

lol xD

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by o0murphyslaw0o

o0murphyslaw0o — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:42:09 +0000

polyester LOL
worst u can use on water
take epoxyd

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by 30GB

30GB — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:56:21 +0000

id go with fiberglass any day because it can flex, its stronger than aluminum and easy to repair

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by punk28186

punk28186 — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:40:38 +0000

spot on mate

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by onlywhenpissed

onlywhenpissed — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:36:19 +0000

Grp FTW. End of.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by MOLRobocop

MOLRobocop — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:44:18 +0000

I’m sorry, but this is 40 year old technology.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by SmokeRises

SmokeRises — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:23:36 +0000

@punk28186 not necessarily true. when running in shallow rivers with rocks glass boats get destroyed. i have seen aluminum boats jump logs,brush piles and large stones with little to no damage.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by micktarjick

micktarjick — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:36:10 +0000

actually it’s depend on to individual. . . . whose like aluminum. . . will said aluminum is better. . . whose like fiberglass. . . will said fiberglass is better. . . . aluminum and fiberglass
have their own special character. .

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by DanFrederiksen

DanFrederiksen — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:59:31 +0000

@o0murphyslaw0o why is polyester bad on water?

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by DanFrederiksen

DanFrederiksen — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:04:26 +0000

@nationalwidget take a look at this: youtube. com/watch?v=7eUt0YnNF3o
fiber glass can be incomparably stronger at the same weight.
fiber glass is used in explosion proof cargo containers for aircraft.

Comment on CR Clarke Vacuum Forming Machine 242 manual mode by gamerplay

gamerplay — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:18:34 +0000

nice

Comment on CR Clarke Vacuum Forming Machine 242 manual mode by kirksb1

kirksb1 — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:05:19 +0000

ah man i realy need a basic guide to vacuum forming =(

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by JayTee441

JayTee441 — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:05:17 +0000

@DanFrederiksen
Fiberglass contains explosions because that is purely a tensile application. You need more than tensile strength for a boat hull. Bad comparison.
Just look at the typical average boat hull weight. It’s not even close. Those weights do not lie.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by DanFrederiksen

DanFrederiksen — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:39:01 +0000

@JayTee441 gliders to fine with compressive strengths. gliders are made from fiber glass.
and as Burt Rutans demo shows fiber glass owns. deal with it
some fiber glass products might be made with spray on chopped strand but that doesn’t count as fiber glass.

Comment on CR Clarke Vacuum Forming Machine 242 manual mode by Sunnysdeng

Sunnysdeng — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:36:30 +0000

haha let us know if any problems that we can help

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by JayTee441

JayTee441 — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:04:02 +0000

@DanFrederiksen
What counts is construction that is affordable. Gliders/Rutan’s aircraft are a whole different ballgame than typical commercial boat hull construction. If you want a durable hull you can actually buy, aluminum is lighter and stronger in terms of collision damage.

Comment on Fiberglass vs Aluminum by TheChewy4209

TheChewy4209 — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:02:19 +0000

Bias to fibreglass. I could fix ally damage in 15 min. Bet it wasnt even5083

Comment on Plastic Novelties And Toys of the ’40s, ’50s, And ’60s by Writer

Writer — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:32:20 +0000

Jean Rossi’s book is a very fun book to read. All of the Schiffer Publishing books are wonderful. It’s loaded with large color photographs of very good examples of each collectible. I have many reference books. This is one of my favorites. Rossi puts the item’s maker, year, size (in inches), and price range directly next to the photo. There’s no flipping pages and searching for the price! Every single example has a large photo with it. Her chapters include information on polystyrene, caring for hard plastic novelties, Rosbro, Irwin Cohn, the Knickerbocker Plastic Co. , Union Products, and manuf. of electrical novelties. This book is definitely one I’d recommend to collectors of holiday related plastic novelties (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and some Valentine).
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Practical Plastic Surgery by LA Plastic Surgeon

LA Plastic Surgeon — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:45:03 +0000

Drs. Kryger and Sisco have done a great job simplifying the most commonly encountered problems in plastic surgery (including hand, reconstructive, craniofacial and cosmetic surgery) and explaining the treatment and work up for these problems.
The book is small enough to fit in a lab coat pocket or small bag and is a MUST for doctors who encounter these problems in the ER or clinic.
I bought mine in residency and used it daily as a quick reference and I still use it when I encounter zebras in practice.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Plastic Jesus: Exposing the Hollowness of Comfortable Christianity by M. Soohoo

M. Soohoo — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:58:51 +0000

I just finished reading “Plastic Jesus: Exposing the Hollowness of Comfortable Christianity” by Eric Sandras. What an awesome and easy read. Dr. Sandras described exactly the hollow lives of people who live in suburbia and who have been living comfortable Christian lives. People who live in suburbia have the facade of having everything all together yet are empty inside. This book exposed the posers and pretenders for who they really are, broken people. This was such a great book that I have recommended to my own pastor that everyone in our church read it.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Plastic Jesus: Exposing the Hollowness of Comfortable Christianity by Laraine Larson

Laraine Larson — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:07:54 +0000

Plastic Jesus helped me in my search for genuine faith. Raised in the 80′s when nearly everything was plastic, I have sat in church for years looking for someone to pop the bubble of what Eric refers to as spiritual suburbia. Thank you, Dr. Sandras for risking your own reputation with your peers to help others experience God, not just read about Him.
Can’t wait for the next insightful book!
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Plastic Jesus: Exposing the Hollowness of Comfortable Christianity by revjfletcher

revjfletcher — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:16:07 +0000

This (164) pager reads real easy; I actually felt like I was reading an extended devotional. Sandras brings up some great points on how easy it is for those of the CHRISTian faith to get caught in a system of doing rather than experiencing the ultimate love of our Lord.

There were several interesting points I made sure to highlight. I appreciated his description of God’s prodigal nature:

“prodigal: One who extends money extravagantly, viciously, or without necessity; one that is profuse or lavish in any expenditure; a waster; a spendthrift.

If we apply this definition to the characters in the parable Jesus tells in Luke 15, then the story is not just about a prodigal son (who represents us), it is also a bout a prodigal father (who represents God). God and humanity both are lavish and wasteful. One in a lift-stealing way and God in a life-giving way. ”

Sandras seems very willing to allow his readers to share in some of his personal struggles; that is a characteristic of an author I always admire (when appropriate). That is actually a topic point later in the book–being willing to share our hurts and failures with others. The story he told of Budapest Frank was pretty affirming (page 91–read it!).

One last comment I underlined was towards the end. Speaking of trying to do the good that God wants us to, he talked about the difference between committing and surrendering (committing yourself to do, or not do, something and surrendering to God and allowing Him to make the change):

“The biggest difference between commitment and surrender is who you put in control: God or yourself. Give up trying to overcome your hurt, addiction, and brokenness. Surrender. It is the only way you will succeed. ”

I did feel like he went overboard trying to come up with as many illustrations, or quips as he could. Overall, I enjoyed the read and am considering reading his other advertised book Buck-Naked Faith.
Rating: 3 / 5