-- [ From: John Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- FIBERGLASS NO!! HEMP YES!! When I build a mother mold of any significant sizee, I first put on an initial thin layer of plaster, 2nd, I put into place over it a layer of hemp fiber and work plaster into that. 3rd, I apply a finish layer that is smoothed for ease of handling. Hemp fiber can be bought from Polytek and others. And no smart remarks from you other old Hippies about the hemp either....OK! !! (LOL) John Rodgers In Alabama -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- Date: Wednesday, 18-Nov-98 09:06 AM From: Donna Alcorn \ America On-Line: (WeAlcorns5) To: Multiple recipients of list CLAYART \ Internet: (clayart@lsv.uky. edu) Subject: FIBERGLASS ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Hello, I was wondering,, I have made a latex mold and am starting on the plaster mother mold. Instead of using burlap strips in the last layer, can I use fiberglass tape [the kind you use in drywalling]? Or can I use material strips? Does it have to be burlap? Also I've read that you can use fiberglass streening in clay for strength. especially in sculpture. It helps support while wet, than bends with the clay shrinkage and can be fired. Anyone know any reason why I can't use fiberglass tape? I have a great big box of the stuff and the wheels are turning , and woods smoking! Thanks a bunch, Donna
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