http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/ Technical Insanity - Holiday Props & FX Tue, 21 May 2013 21:59:32 GMT Keck, Scott http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10091 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10091 I’m going to possibly try ComposiMold – someone saw them at Maker Faire and said they were interesting. I checked out their web site. Looks like you just Tue, 21 May 2013 21:56:51 GMT Upier http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10090 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10090 Sorry Scott, I talked to Derrick and he doesn't have a mold yet for knives. Based on that, sounds like I agree with everyone one else, SmoothOn makes a very Tue, 21 May 2013 21:08:49 GMT Jason Creager http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10089 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10089 ...did anyone happen to stop by the Western Pyrotechnics Association booth? I'd like to get some non-biased feedback about it from visitors since I'm thinking Tue, 21 May 2013 20:35:37 GMT Keck, Scott http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10088 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10088 Thanks, I"ll definitely check them out. As I'm casting a Bowie knife to be used on stage, fine detail is not required... ;-) Scott From: Tue, 21 May 2013 20:33:10 GMT Steven Colberg http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10087 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10087 You may want to check these guys out. http://www.composimold.com/ Saw them at MakersFaire over the weekend. Basically you heat the stuff up pour it over Tue, 21 May 2013 16:28:10 GMT Skeleton http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10086 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10086 Agree, By far silicone is the best for molds. I too use Smooth-on products and love them. But he only needs a very limited number and a good rubber mold would Tue, 21 May 2013 14:51:55 GMT Jason Creager http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10085 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10085 Granted, they need to be able to reproduce multiple times, but my prop building friends at the Cirque shows always use silicone and usually Smooth On brand. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:18:24 GMT Keck, Scott http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10084 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10084 Thanks, I am actually in San Francisco so I can run by Douglas & Sturgess' store in downtown SF and pick up what I need from them! Scott From: Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:40 GMT Dave Haluka http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10083 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10083 Here's some companies that I use for my casting supplies. Casting a knife is a real easy job, If you want multiple copies, I would suggest making a silicone or Tue, 21 May 2013 03:03:54 GMT doc http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10082 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10082 ... You might want to check the book: "Prop Builders Guide to Molding and Casting" by Thurson James. Lots of good ideas here and he walks the reader through Mon, 20 May 2013 22:25:08 GMT Brian Fuelleman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10081 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10081 You may want to check out places like Reynolds Advanced Materials (ReynoldsAM.com). http://us-mg5.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=74v5ubkle4cct They offer all Mon, 20 May 2013 20:33:34 GMT Keck, Scott http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10080 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10080 Great idea, how do I do that? Scott From: Technical_Insanity@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Technical_Insanity@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Upier Sent: Monday, May Mon, 20 May 2013 20:32:07 GMT Upier http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10079 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10079 Derrick Jenner has made a number of prop weapons.  You should probably give him a call before spending all the time/money.   Upier (Got to work on that cool Mon, 20 May 2013 19:40:21 GMT Keck, Scott http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10078 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10078 So, I'd like to make resin cast replicas of a Bowie knife to use as safe but realistic prop knives in a show coming up. Any suggestions for taking the cast Sat, 18 May 2013 00:46:41 GMT Brian Fuelleman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10077 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Technical_Insanity/message/10077 On the longevity/durability of the schedule 80 PVC, I think that a lot depends upon; how much weight they need to support, will they be drilled full of holes,