-- [ From: John Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --

FIBERGLASS NO!!  HEMP YES!!

When I build a mother mold of any significant sizee, I first put on an
initial thin layer of plaster, 2nd, I  put into place over it a layer of
hemp fiber and  work plaster into that. 3rd, I apply a finish layer that is
smoothed for ease of handling.

Hemp fiber can be bought from Polytek and others.

And no smart remarks from you other old Hippies about the hemp either....OK!
!! (LOL)

John Rodgers
In Alabama

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Date: Wednesday, 18-Nov-98 09:06 AM

From: Donna Alcorn             \ America On-Line: (WeAlcorns5)
To:   Multiple recipients of list CLAYART \ Internet:    (clayart@lsv.uky.
edu)

Subject: FIBERGLASS

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Hello,   I was wondering,,    I have made a latex mold and am starting on
the plaster mother mold.   Instead of using burlap strips in the last layer,
can I use fiberglass tape [the kind you use in drywalling]?    Or can I use
material strips?   Does it have to be burlap?     Also I've read that you
can use fiberglass streening in clay for strength.  especially in sculpture.
  It helps support while wet, than bends with the clay shrinkage  and can be
fired. Anyone know any reason why I can't use  fiberglass tape?  I have a
great big box of the stuff and  the wheels are turning , and woods smoking!
Thanks a bunch, Donna

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