Due to problems with the kiln controllers our kiln class will be on hold until the problem has been corrected.



In place of the kiln class we've put together a short and easy way to use small pieces of otherwise discarded unknown coe of good color.




Using screened pieces of multi-colored glass as shown above - about an eight of an inch in size. We'll be using these pieces in casting.





These are the materials needed in this project:
HydroCal as the casting medium
A bucket for mixing
Glass
We're using a Latex mold backed in sand


        


Rinse and clean the mold then place mold in sand using it as support of the latex mold.


       


Mix the HydroCal 50/50 with the Recycled Art Glass to a pancake batter consistency.

Pour the mixture into the mold filling it halfway.

Shake or stir mixture in the mold to assure the glass is in the bottom of the mold and that there are no air bubble pockets.



Mix a second batch of HydroCal WITHOUT the glass this time and fill the mold the rest of the way.  This allows the glass to be exposed in the surface areas and not having to use the same amout of glass without ever seeing it in the backing.






Using HydroCal mixture this piece can be pulled in about 1 hour.  After pulling the glass can be exposed by using a rough sponge under water.  Rub the areas you would like to see the glass exposed in.






Thank you and I hope you enjoyed this simple project.

Latex Molds can be easily created.  This latex is called Latex 75.  It can be brushed or applied to a 3D or 2D object.  What's nice about using Latex is that the molds are pulled instead of poured out as in slip molds.  A slip mold does not allow undercutting and when creating face or flowers there is serious undercutting.  The latex easily pulls from the undercutting leaving a 3D piece which cannot be achieved in any slip molds.

Slip molds can also be used for this project.  Stepping stone slip molds are one of my favorites for this mixture.


Thank you for Recycling
SUN-TOYS