Comments for Kiln Cast Lead Crystal Skulls http://www.glasskulls.com The Process of Casting Lead Crystal Glass Skulls Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:28:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on PROGRESS SEQUENCE-Large Skull by admin http://www.glasskulls.com/asending-sequence-large-skull/comment-page-1/#comment-44 admin Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:28:43 +0000 http://www.glasskulls.com/?page_id=53#comment-44 Hi, The mold making process was self taught over a number of years as requirements dictated. The process is not that complicated, just time consuming. However once assimilated there is a tremendous freedom with future projects. These skull molds have been made for lost wax, hollow, ceramic shell casting and or solid glass, kiln casting. Your request indicates you are looking at sand casting which is inappropriate for these patterns. Regret not being able to help more. Donn Hi, The mold making process was self taught over a number of years as requirements dictated. The process is not that complicated, just time consuming. However once assimilated there is a tremendous freedom with future projects. These skull molds have been made for lost wax, hollow, ceramic shell casting and or solid glass, kiln casting. Your request indicates you are looking at sand casting which is inappropriate for these patterns.

Regret not being able to help more.

Donn

]]> Comment on PROGRESS SEQUENCE-Large Skull by 0331lopez http://www.glasskulls.com/asending-sequence-large-skull/comment-page-1/#comment-42 0331lopez Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:45:08 +0000 http://www.glasskulls.com/?page_id=53#comment-42 Hello, I was wondering if you sold any of your molds? I am just starting out in Aluminum green sand casting and would love to purchase a skull mold from you. Thanks Matt Hello, I was wondering if you sold any of your molds? I am just starting out in Aluminum green sand casting and would love to purchase a skull mold from you.

Thanks

Matt

]]> Comment on PROGRESS SEQUENCE. Small Skull by admin http://www.glasskulls.com/asending-sequence/comment-page-1/#comment-39 admin Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:34:03 +0000 http://www.glasskulls.com/?page_id=49#comment-39 Silica Flour. Silica is silicon dioxide, SiO2 ..... Available in 20 kg bags. It is used as the refractory ingredient to prevent the gypsum from breaking down in the kiln environment. No more than 50% mix with the gypsum otherwise the plaster becomes too weak to hold when red hot. Top heat 950c maximum for no more than 5 hours before mold will start to deteriorate. Recommended is 850c up to 12 hours..... this time is relevant to size of object..... general rule is half an hour per 1/4 inch, more is recommended. So a piece an inch thick is fired at top temp. for a minimum of 2 hours..... 3 would be better. Silica Flour. Silica is silicon dioxide, SiO2 ….. Available in 20 kg bags.
It is used as the refractory ingredient to prevent the gypsum from breaking down in the kiln environment. No more than 50% mix with the gypsum otherwise the plaster becomes too weak to hold when red hot. Top heat 950c maximum for no more than 5 hours before mold will start to deteriorate. Recommended is 850c up to 12 hours….. this time is relevant to size of object….. general rule is half an hour per 1/4 inch, more is recommended. So a piece an inch thick is fired at top temp. for a minimum of 2 hours….. 3 would be better.

]]> Comment on PROGRESS SEQUENCE. Small Skull by forvvard http://www.glasskulls.com/asending-sequence/comment-page-1/#comment-38 forvvard Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:58:41 +0000 http://www.glasskulls.com/?page_id=49#comment-38 Hi! Thank you for this page! It's fantastic! I would like to try to make glass cube. But i don't understand exactly... "The elementary mold mix is one kg of gypsum, one kg of silicon flour to one liter of water." What is "silicon flour"? Silicon, like an inplant? Or silicium (SI)? Or what? Please, give me some information as soon as possible! Tnx: Dewill Hi! Thank you for this page!
It’s fantastic! I would like to try to make glass cube.
But i don’t understand exactly…

“The elementary mold mix is one kg of gypsum, one kg of silicon flour to one liter of water.”

What is “silicon flour”?
Silicon, like an inplant? Or silicium (SI)? Or what?
Please, give me some information as soon as possible!
Tnx: Dewill

]]> Comment on A WELCOME to SKULL ART by heywilli http://www.glasskulls.com/comment-page-1/#comment-36 heywilli Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:24:22 +0000 http://www.glasskulls.com/?page_id=5#comment-36 Hi there; As a glass caster myself but always learning, I just want to say you did a fabulous job with not only your written documentation but with your photographic documentation on the whole process. Kudos to you! Nice skulls! Hi there; As a glass caster myself but always learning, I just want to say you did a fabulous job with not only your written documentation but with your photographic documentation on the whole process. Kudos to you! Nice skulls!

]]> Comment on PROGRESS SEQUENCE. Small Skull by Cross Links 25 August 2009 // Materials & Technology for Designers // Material Ocean // Material Ocean http://www.glasskulls.com/asending-sequence/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Cross Links 25 August 2009 // Materials & Technology for Designers // Material Ocean // Material Ocean Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:31:28 +0000 http://www.glasskulls.com/?page_id=49#comment-28 [...] Progressive illustration of kiln casting, small lead crystal skulls – “A low tech, backyard casting sequence from a small sculpture studio nestled in isolated, bush clad hills of New Zealand’s Northland.” – Via Make. [...] [...] Progressive illustration of kiln casting, small lead crystal skulls – “A low tech, backyard casting sequence from a small sculpture studio nestled in isolated, bush clad hills of New Zealand’s Northland.” – Via Make. [...]

]]> Comment on PROGRESS SEQUENCE. Small Skull by Shop Club Blog » Blog Archive » How-To: Make a glass skull by lost wax casting http://www.glasskulls.com/asending-sequence/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Shop Club Blog » Blog Archive » How-To: Make a glass skull by lost wax casting Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:31:39 +0000 http://www.glasskulls.com/?page_id=49#comment-26 [...] Glasskulls.com, though short on “who,” is long on “how,” featuring nice big, clear photos illustrating the process of going from wax master to finished art glass casting. Inferring from the scattered comments, I think the artist’s name is “Donn.” If so: Nice work, Donn, and thanks for showing us how it’s done. [...] [...] Glasskulls.com, though short on “who,” is long on “how,” featuring nice big, clear photos illustrating the process of going from wax master to finished art glass casting. Inferring from the scattered comments, I think the artist’s name is “Donn.” If so: Nice work, Donn, and thanks for showing us how it’s done. [...]

]]> Comment on PROGRESS SEQUENCE. Small Skull by How-To: Make a glass skull by lost wax casting - machine quotidienne http://www.glasskulls.com/asending-sequence/comment-page-1/#comment-25 How-To: Make a glass skull by lost wax casting - machine quotidienne Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:13:00 +0000 http://www.glasskulls.com/?page_id=49#comment-25 [...] Glasskulls.com, though short on “who,” is long on “how,” featuring nice big, clear photos illustrating the process of going from wax master to finished art glass casting. Inferring from the scattered comments, I think the artist’s name is “Donn.” If so: Nice work, Donn, and thanks for showing us how it’s done. [...] [...] Glasskulls.com, though short on “who,” is long on “how,” featuring nice big, clear photos illustrating the process of going from wax master to finished art glass casting. Inferring from the scattered comments, I think the artist’s name is “Donn.” If so: Nice work, Donn, and thanks for showing us how it’s done. [...]

]]> Comment on PROGRESS SEQUENCE. Small Skull by How-To: Make a glass skull by lost wax casting | Diy all the Way http://www.glasskulls.com/asending-sequence/comment-page-1/#comment-21 How-To: Make a glass skull by lost wax casting | Diy all the Way Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:01:29 +0000 http://www.glasskulls.com/?page_id=49#comment-21 [...] Glasskulls.com, though short on “who,” is long on “how,” featuring nice big, clear photos illustrating the process of going from wax master to finished art glass casting. Inferring from the scattered comments, I think the artist’s name is “Donn.” If so: Nice work, Donn, and thanks for showing us how it’s done. [...] [...] Glasskulls.com, though short on “who,” is long on “how,” featuring nice big, clear photos illustrating the process of going from wax master to finished art glass casting. Inferring from the scattered comments, I think the artist’s name is “Donn.” If so: Nice work, Donn, and thanks for showing us how it’s done. [...]

]]> Comment on PROGRESS SEQUENCE. Small Skull by admin http://www.glasskulls.com/asending-sequence/comment-page-1/#comment-7 admin Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:39:03 +0000 http://www.glasskulls.com/?page_id=49#comment-7 Hi Lola, It is in the observing of the comparisons between the perceived 'good' and 'bad' that these experiences teach us how to control the media more to our desires. And yes! Raw material does play a large role in the quality of a cast. From experience Gaffer Glass is the undoubted choice. This is a 40% lead crystal specifically developed for casting. Donn Hi Lola,
It is in the observing of the comparisons between the perceived ‘good’ and ‘bad’ that these experiences teach us how to control the media more to our desires.

And yes! Raw material does play a large role in the quality of a cast. From experience Gaffer Glass is the undoubted choice. This is a 40% lead crystal specifically developed for casting.

Donn

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