latex casting on real rock (Imformation wanted)

Jan 27, 2004 1 Replies
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I'am looking for imformation on latex casting so that can make some real rock castings and also woundering how I'd also go about making them to sell commercialy as well as I live in BC Canada and we have alot of great rock formations which could be cast and sold.....also intrested in publications on the subject and auther ...if you have a scanner could you send me a copy....or mail it to me if you photo copy...



Thanks Brock R Bailey 110-1009 mc kenzie ave Victoria BC Canada V8X 4B1



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I did some castings on rock & brick... turned out well.. Here's what I did.. First, got some liquid latex from the hobby shop. The rocks etc, gotta be well cleaned,,, Put a couple of coats of latex on the rock,,, let dry about 24 hrs in between... Got some nylons, (hoped the Mrs. wouldn't miss a pair.. LOL), Put a nylon layer over the rock & a couple of more latex coats. I ended up with about 4-5 layers of nylon to give the mould 'body'. Always let the layers dry well before coating with the next. After pealing the latex mould of the rocks, I trimmed where necessary & was good to go for casting landscaping for my layout. It was fun to do & I also got carried away & made moulds of various other things as well..

Hope this helps Jim

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