Tilandra
New Member
I have something in mind that I want to build, but I haven't worked with all the materials yet so I wanted to check with some experienced users and see if there would be any problems with the final piece.
1. Is it possible to sculpt a negative image into a piece of polymer clay, bake it off, and then use it as a mold for casting poly resin? Or would they bond? I need something for the negative that would have the sculptable characteristics of clay, but able to be made permanent.
2. If I create a sheet of clear or colored poly resin of about two square feet, with a varying thickness of 1/8" to 1/4", and a light source behind it, would the heat from the bulb cause crazing or cracking? Assume a standard 40 or 60 watt bulb.
3. If this sheet of poly resin is hung vertically using 4-6 post screws into a wooden base, would it craze and crack at the drilled/molded screw holes under its own weight?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
1. Is it possible to sculpt a negative image into a piece of polymer clay, bake it off, and then use it as a mold for casting poly resin? Or would they bond? I need something for the negative that would have the sculptable characteristics of clay, but able to be made permanent.
2. If I create a sheet of clear or colored poly resin of about two square feet, with a varying thickness of 1/8" to 1/4", and a light source behind it, would the heat from the bulb cause crazing or cracking? Assume a standard 40 or 60 watt bulb.
3. If this sheet of poly resin is hung vertically using 4-6 post screws into a wooden base, would it craze and crack at the drilled/molded screw holes under its own weight?
Thanks in advance for any advice.