Re: surface texture of cast glass

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Re: surface texture of cast glass Marcia 08-15-2007
Posted by Marcia on August 15, 2007, 3:52 pm
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I get good results using the ready blended investment called "glass"
made by SRS Ltd. (uk) I think they have a website.

Marcia

On 7 May 2004 11:21:19 -0700, kruger.gollub@sinewave.com (lisanne)
wrote:

>I am casting small (up to 10") sculptures using a 50-50 casting
>plaster & silica mix and clear bullseye cullet. I have experimented
>with various schedules but it seems no matter what I do, the surface
>of my pieces come out murkey and rough. Short of polishing, what can
>I do to get a smoother finish? Would switching to a different kind of
>investment improve my chances? Any suggestions would be gratefully
>appreciated.
>Thanks, Lisanne

Posted by Lauri Levanto on August 16, 2007, 1:50 am
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Marcia wrote:
> I get good results using the ready blended investment called "glass"
> made by SRS Ltd. (uk) I think they have a website.
>
> Marcia
>
> On 7 May 2004 11:21:19 -0700, kruger.gollub@sinewave.com (lisanne)
> wrote:
>
>> I am casting small (up to 10") sculptures using a 50-50 casting
>> plaster & silica mix and clear bullseye cullet. I have experimented
>> with various schedules but it seems no matter what I do, the surface
>> of my pieces come out murkey and rough. Short of polishing, what can
>> I do to get a smoother finish? Would switching to a different kind of
>> investment improve my chances? Any suggestions would be gratefully
>> appreciated.
>> Thanks, Lisanne

What mold making procedure you use.
If you make a splash coat first, replace some silica with aluminium oxide.

-lauri

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