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There is much modeling goodness, manifesting right there!

Wow! Wug rocks!

Get old pillow cases from Ye Olde Thrifty Shoppe.

Some thinned tea makes a great ager.

Coffee filters.

Moisten them with a thined white glue, let dry.

Try both cutting to shape before and after the 'sizing'.

Thanks!

Since there is no 'quick and easy' on this one, here is a light~hearted play on words to cheer you up..... just in case you ever get called on to take this paint off... :wink: http://www.amazon.com/Sports-Illustrated-Paint-Editors/dp/1933821205/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1206726588&...

Paper towels are evil and must only be brought forth for a nasty mess.

The coffee filters has worked for me once when my rags were in the wash, of all silly places.

The one that I bought yesterday cost $39.99 + tax.
3 small canisters , filled to brim with diff. cutting discs
and a canister of polishing compound were amoung the parts.

It could have a better closure system than the plastic snappy things,
but I can't very well complain about the cost.

That was quick! :shock: :D Michael, or Mr. Raven as he has been referred to by some folks here, dropped his car off at the Costco Tire center for a patch job today. While browsing the tool isle, he saw a Kawasaki Rotary Tool and Accessory set. 233 pieces of drilling, polishing and other powered good...

The little 'off' brand one that my father-in-law handed down to me is really useful.
It has a bit of a nasty wobble, and just can't cut, polish or drill rock...
so at some time, in a more fianancialy secure future, a Fordom or Dremal shall be mine!
Mua-hahahahaha! said the Raven!

Everything really is either a greebly, cat toy or art supply.
Or any mix of the same!

No mold, sir. It is intended to be the protective coating on coasters.
These are polymer clay, incised, painted, inlayed with other things (but not feathers).
The Peacock Feather Fiasco is one I'll not live down soon!

Tanya

This seems to be a much higher quality product than reg. embossing powder.
I didn't know of it's existence, at all.
Thank you , Frank. This seem to be a very good possibility, as well!

Tanya

Coolness, Dan! For the ones that I'm just using colored polymers and metals for this is perfect! The second link warns against using it on painted surfaces- so it isn't a one product-fits-all, but it does look very good for some apps. I'll post some pix -soonish -to my PhotoBucket acct. to show the ...

Thank you both, Gentlemen. I appreciate the info.

Tanya

Hi folks. This is a bit of an odd or off topic question. I need a casting resin for the top layer of coasters. The resin that I have been using for several years is EasyCast Clear Casting Epoxy. It is a 1 to 1 mix, crystal clear and only once have I messed it up. The only difficulty is the coasters ...

I went to the store tonight, with C.C. in hand and ...... I have to wait. The Test of my Hypothetical Patience, has begun. I was going to recieve the Blessings of Aves and the Holy Black C.A. but now must wait. For, low the faithful hath been there before me.. and I must wait my turn... "Patien...

That's some cool ribbing on those disks, Sparky.

I have collected the LAST disposable camera parts for the year. Sent a promised box of goodies and my 'Secret Santa' gift off just stuffed with weird... well, stuff . :wink: Yes, I did get zapped again but either it was a light one... or I'm just ... twitch ...getting used to it.... :P Down to ONE ...

Dang, but you are good!

I have collected the LAST disposable camera parts for the year. Sent a promised box of goodies and my 'Secret Santa' gift off just stuffed with weird... well, stuff . :wink: Yes, I did get zapped again but either it was a light one... or I'm just ... twitch ...getting used to it.... :P Down to ONE b...

I'd pay to never be shown a pressurized chamber pot!

Thanks for the info... always nice for folks to know that they have options.

Is this a sprayed on film or like a protective sheet? If it is a sheet, what temp. are you working in? Some adhesives remove a bit to lots better
if you warm up the backside a bit...even with hand warmth.

Auto parts stores, Jewelry supply stores are a good source for these.
The jewelry polishing papers can have even finer grit.
Glad to be of service.

You could try the 800, then the 1,000, then the 1,200, then the 2,000. All very gently , rinse really well and change 90 degrees between the different grits. The 90 degree change lets you see when the scratches left by the prior grit are gone. Let dry after the last rinse. Buff with a soft cloth, bl...

But that one has hot-spots. The spots are OK for thrusters but for a nacelle grille it might be less attractive... That's easy enough to solve... point the LED along the surface instead of at the surface. The Fiberfill will collect and diffuse the light to fill the space. WHat it comes down to is y...

Chris thought it was really funny... !!!

Umi, you are a goddess!

Robb, cool use of your Google~foo.

The brushes for the Sonicare electric toothbrushes have a cool cap covering the base. It has a great nose-cone shape with little oval depressions just down from the open tip. Mine are all promised to Kylwell, but check with your friends/families for access to these little beauties. http://www.sonica...