RE: [SGII] Modular Starship Terrain AND CASTING

Scott,

Use a rubber band to hold the mold to the ultrasonic cleaner.  We've
used
one of those engravers people buy to mark their property against
burglary.

KR, Geo-Hex
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  Subject: [SGII] Modular Starship Terrain AND CASTING

  In a message dated 10/28/01 11:01:41 PM Pacific Standard Time,
owner-gzg-digest@lists.CSUA.Berkeley.EDU writes:

    .  I had no big problems on my
    first 3 molds and I have been able to eliminate almost all air
bubbles
now
    (a vibrating table is on my Christmas list <g>)

  Scott,
  Before springing for a vibrating table, try finding an old ultrasonic
contact lens cleaner at a garage sale (or in your own garage!).  I've
used
one myself, and it worked fine. although it was a bit fiddly keeping the
mold on top of the thing once it was turned on and started vibrating.  I
mostly don't bother with it any more as I can get rid of most of the
bubbles
by coating each surface of the mold with a thin layer of resin using a
disposable brush before doing the pour.
  I've even heard that you can use your washing machine as a vibrating
table, but I haven't tried that one out yet...
  Jed