On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 4:14 PM, Andrew Werby
<awerby@computersculpture.com>wrote:
>
> The other way to go, of course, would be to use CNC to carve a wax model,
> and then use a lost-wax process to cast the glass - I've done that, and it
> worked fine.
>
> Hi Andrew,
Did you use Ceramic Shell?
Two possible problems I see with using Resin-bonded sand are
- the sand would fuse to the surface of the glass
- the resin wouldn't be able to stand up during the annealing
Greg
-- Best Regards Greg Pettengill Cote' Art & Engineering, Inc. website: coteart.com (321)420-9037 Land Line (321)269-7587 Cell > > > Charles Overy wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> I was recently speaking to a group of architects about 3dprinting and one >> of them asked about making molds for casting glass. (a sculptural >> application). Usually into a sand mold. Has anyone every done this or >> leads to a supplier. I will inquire also of ProMetal as it may be possible >> to pour glass. >> >> Thanks >> Charles >> >>Received on Tue May 26 17:30:52 2009
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