paper Mache & cardboard plug
12-16-2007, 03:21 PM
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paper Mache & cardboard plug
Ed/all,
While I have your attention, I would like to ask if anyone has made or if you have seen a plug made from paper Mache & cardboard
I am very interested in experimenting with this technique, seeing as my cost is almost zero
I will have almost $200.00 in my plugs when I finish them & that is only the material costs
I have seen parts cast from paper but never a plug?
While I have your attention, I would like to ask if anyone has made or if you have seen a plug made from paper Mache & cardboard
I am very interested in experimenting with this technique, seeing as my cost is almost zero
I will have almost $200.00 in my plugs when I finish them & that is only the material costs
I have seen parts cast from paper but never a plug?
12-16-2007, 03:31 PM
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RE: paper Mache & cardboard plug
If you are going to use the paper/cardboard plug to make a female mold there should be no problem. If you are going to use it for vaccuum forming, I have serious doubts as to whether it will hold up or not.
You do realize that while your initial costs may be next to nil, you will be using a lot more filler and A LOT MORE TIME to get the plug finished properly. IMHO, I would stick with wood for the plugs. It is relatively cheap, easy to shape and durable.
You do realize that while your initial costs may be next to nil, you will be using a lot more filler and A LOT MORE TIME to get the plug finished properly. IMHO, I would stick with wood for the plugs. It is relatively cheap, easy to shape and durable.
12-16-2007, 03:42 PM
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RE: paper Mache & cardboard plug
the process is for the male plug only not the mold
I envision the cardboard being the filler material & the mache as the layered surface material to get the rough shape
Some sanding & filling of the mache & I am speculating the plug will be made
I remember as a boy making a piñata & I made the mache to thick ¼†& no one at the Halloween party could break it
The joy of it is if there is a low spot just apply more mache
enjoy
I envision the cardboard being the filler material & the mache as the layered surface material to get the rough shape
Some sanding & filling of the mache & I am speculating the plug will be made
I remember as a boy making a piñata & I made the mache to thick ¼†& no one at the Halloween party could break it
The joy of it is if there is a low spot just apply more mache
enjoy
12-19-2007, 04:55 AM
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RE: paper Mache & cardboard plug
Hi , can understand that you would like to look at cheaper ways of doing it but not sure if it is worth it - sound like a lot of hassle . Why not go the blue foam way ? In our part of the world we do not get blue foam so I used the normal white variety ( more difficult to work with ). I did this a while ago , made the plug ( the plane was called a double cut - Ultimate type bipe) from White styrene , sanded it to shape , then covered it with material ( silk like ) using epoxy resin ( to seal and protect against polyester spray filler ) and then used auto motive sprayfiller to finish off - Worked just fine
Brgrds
Juan
Brgrds
Juan
