tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596685140059117184.post3650248878049800360..comments2024-03-05T12:00:17.057+00:00Comments on Making Miniatures: CastingJohn Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02449124628273885977noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596685140059117184.post-63836698200104811172008-02-06T17:44:00.000+00:002008-02-06T17:44:00.000+00:00No the graphite is not expensive, I recall it bein...No the graphite is not expensive, I recall it being about $5 for a 100gm tube, but you need so little in a mould that the three little tubes I bought two years ago are not yet used up.MurdocKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693711825249632305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596685140059117184.post-55703772073118543402008-02-06T16:19:00.000+00:002008-02-06T16:19:00.000+00:00ProCreate is our superior sculpting compound which...ProCreate is our superior sculpting compound which is available at better hobby and gamer suppliers across the universe.<BR/>You can also order it directly from our website: www.kraftmark.bizTim Mayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191899859528990414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596685140059117184.post-50368178261656998792008-02-05T22:20:00.000+00:002008-02-05T22:20:00.000+00:00Murdock,Never used graphite powder, sounds interes...Murdock,<BR/><BR/>Never used graphite powder, sounds interesting, is it expensive?<BR/><BR/>Tim,<BR/><BR/>Never tried ProCreate either, is it similar to Greenstuff, whats it like for workability etc?<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/><BR/>JohnJohn Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02449124628273885977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596685140059117184.post-33472934677760134572008-01-30T14:27:00.000+00:002008-01-30T14:27:00.000+00:00Awesome blog. I have added it to my links section....Awesome blog. I have added it to my links section.<BR/>(Shameless self promotion):<BR/>Have you considered using ProCreate to do your sculpting?Tim Mayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191899859528990414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596685140059117184.post-38506261462180388212008-01-30T03:11:00.000+00:002008-01-30T03:11:00.000+00:00as opposed to 'talc' while it is an effective mate...as opposed to 'talc' while it is an effective material it can become problematic for the 'detail' areas.<BR/><BR/>I have found that ultra-fine graphite powder is really great for this 'release agent' function. As the graphite actually combines with the flowing metal to help both heat the mould the first 2-3 castings and continues to assist the flow function. I have not ever had to dust more than once (at the start of a day of casting 3-4 hours) during a casting session.<BR/><BR/>I have found the graphite powder at locksmith shops (I do not know what they use it for).MurdocKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693711825249632305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596685140059117184.post-25012292635238170342008-01-29T06:43:00.000+00:002008-01-29T06:43:00.000+00:00Your blog continues to be very interesting. Thank...Your blog continues to be very interesting. Thank you.<BR/><BR/><BR/>-- JeffBluebear Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595975572873838050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596685140059117184.post-38224674797861668282008-01-29T02:54:00.000+00:002008-01-29T02:54:00.000+00:00Following with interest and getting the idea that ...Following with interest and getting the idea that I might try my hand at this one of these days (so many ideas and projects!).Fitz-Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510866929782142007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596685140059117184.post-39821221934677888702008-01-29T02:18:00.000+00:002008-01-29T02:18:00.000+00:00These three castings look mighty good to me. Very...These three castings look mighty good to me. Very eager to see your development of the final master figures.<BR/><BR/>Best Regards,<BR/><BR/>StokesWSTKS-FM Worldwidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.com