Mold lines?

[boondocksaint]

thanks dan...are there different grades like sandpapaer or just one kind?

[Sniper]

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

thanks dan...are there different grades like sandpapaer or just one kind?

yeah there are about 5 different grades, I often use it to cover holes with plaster.

[boondocksaint]

ok so what grade would be best for finishing and polishing

[toe]

newbie question:

what's a mold line ?


never mind. googled it. I also found this little tutorial.

http://www.nevolution.org/tutorial/t...Line/index.php

[Danno]

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

ok so what grade would be best for finishing and polishing

For final finish I use 0000

[High Lord Apocalypse]

when exactly are you supposed to buff?

[Danno]

For mold lines and surface imperfections, this is what I do....

First I remove any loose flashing with my fingers.

Next, I use my rotary tool with the Lasco Titanium bit (31P) and I gently remove any slight (to semi heavy) offsets and most of the mold lines.

Normally, I will not need to sand of buff...but sometimes I do.

So, with sanding sponges and/or sand paper...the surface gets sanded (used 150 and 220 grit)

Then to remove any scratches from sandpaper, or simply to buff the resin to a smooth finish and remove casting/sculpting surface roughness...buff with 0000 steel wool.

[JadeGiant]

how about some pics? I would love to learn from your experience!

[Danno]

Originally Posted by JadeGiant

how about some pics? I would love to learn from your experience!