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![]() I have a 7' figurative sculpture of a woman looking up at the moon.
I started with flat panels of styrofoam which I carved into a female with a hotwire. I have tried Rapid Set,different types of Mortar Mix, and cement. It is now so heavy that it is impossible to work. I need a lighter material to cover the body. After I cover the body I want to dip fabric in something and drape clothes on her. I need something that I can build up the muscles and the face. Please, I am open to suggestions. Thx: |
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Re: Find light weight material for outdoor figurative sculpture
Papier Mache.
Fiberglass and polyester resin. Or use more foam and cover with a hard coat like styrospray: http://www.industrialpolymers.com/styrospray.html Or Vanillacryl perhaps: http://www.fxsupply.com/vanillacryl/vanillacryl.html |
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Re: Find light weight material for outdoor figurative sculpture
if you go the fiberglass route, use Marine Grade (Boat) resin...it works well on styrofoam.
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Re: Find light weight material for outdoor figurative sculpture
Thank you 4 your response!!!!!!!!! I am checking prices and availibility.
To bad I didn't get your info b4 I started experimenting with the heavy, rocky stuff. |
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Re: Find light weight material for outdoor figurative sculpture
Thank you, if I go fiberglass I will follow your lead
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Re: Find light weight material for outdoor figurative sculpture
Check out "Forton MG" as the material with which to saturate your glass cloth. It's out-door durable -- is not photo sensitive -- and best of all -- is non-toxic. (though it is somewhat harder to grind/sand/finish) |
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![]() Doesn't Forton MG contain plaster? If so, how can it withstand weathering?
Lou |
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Re: Find light weight material for outdoor figurative sculpture
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The plaster (hydrocal) is bound within a kind of water-based resin that keeps water out (but still it is recommended to use an exterior sealant) |
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Re: Find light weight material for outdoor figurative sculpture
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Judith, Minnesota |
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