fly_freebird90 Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 I am 16, going to be pouring on a budget. Got some questions: Can you melt salt-impregnated worms for use in molds? Have any of you made plaster molds? If so, how did they work for you? To what consistency should plastics be melted before pouring into the mold? Do you add eyes before the plastic sets or glue them on after? I am making a list of stuff I will need. If you see anything missing please tell. I am making my own plaster molds. Could I heat the plastic on a regular oven in my pouring pan or should I buy a warmer? Liquid Plastic Coloring Pouring Pan Softener glitter/flake Thanks in advance, Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 I would cancel the pouring pan and buy some pyrex measuring cups. Then go down to goodwill and buy a decent microwave. Next I would add a respirator to the list. Lowe's has them for about $15. You could also consider salt and scents. Hope this helps. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceBass Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 I'm 16 and i've been pouring plastics for about.. 2 months now. Can't wait to see how your results turn out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBC Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 saint, what kind of respirator do you use?? Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 saint,what kind of respirator do you use?? Eric Wondering the same thing. Either you got one heck of a deal or not the right one. I think mine was about 40 at lowes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 I did not buy my respirator at lowe's. My brother gave me one from his company. I was posting what I believe I saw when looking at Lowe's. If $15 seems low then maybe it was the replacement cartiges I was thinking of. Sorry for the confusion. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 I got mine from my brother also. Full face 3M high end. The price tag was $100. I only use it in the winter months when I can't open the door and windows in my shop. I also have an exhaust fan. If I'm only doing a quick pour I don't alsways use it. I have a beard and the mask drives me crazy(itches) and makes it hard to consentrate. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrr Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 The key to respirators is having replaceable Organic Vapor cartridges which is needed for plastics, along with activated carbon pre filters. The cartridges only last for about 40 hours use, as long as you put them in a zip lock bag. I also put mine in a coffee can. If left on a hook or the work bench the cartridges are only good for about three days. I keep an index card taped to the can and use tick marks to keep track of elapsed usage, along with installation date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
