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Post by Seb on Jul 16, 2004 22:53:56 GMT -8
Hi, hope everything is going well in the clay world. Yesterday I built myself a clay mouse. It's small one. It's very useful in some occasions. Here's my problem : I built it in aluminium material, cause it's easy to work. Alu seems to be a problem because when I'm using the mouse, the clay becomes dark ( almost black in some areas ) . It feels like the clay is a little bit abrasive, and a small amount of alu is left on it. So do you think it's a good thing to make tools with alu ? Although the finished tool is very clean, maybe I would need to polish it "mirror like" to fix the pb ? I want to make a clay plane, maybe I have to do it with hard steel or hard wood instead of alu ? See ya Thanks Seb
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Post by Seb on Jul 17, 2004 4:56:59 GMT -8
I've just tried again with a miror polished mouse, the colouring effect is less important but still there. Maybe the dark colouring of the clay is not a problem as I have to concentrate on "forms shaping" instead of surface finishing ... I don't want it to modify the properties of the clay ( especialy adhesion and cohesion ). Not very aesthetic finish anyway.... Help ! ;D Seb
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Post by claychat on Jul 19, 2004 7:43:14 GMT -8
Hello Seb,
Your problem with aluminium is normal, aluminium will create black smudging on clay but this is not really a problem because you will be steeling down the surface later. The marks have no depth to them and are easily removed, aluminium is a lot easier to make tools with so don't let the black marks put you off. I am glad you are finding the website useful keep at it.
Jeff
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Post by Seb on Jul 19, 2004 11:19:04 GMT -8
Thanks for your answer Jeff. Good news, indeed aluminium is really easier to make tools. I'm always glad to meet skilled people like you and Steve. I hope you are both quite patients, because I have loads of questions about clay modeling ! ;D It's a great medium, before having heard about it I was creating forms in plaster or wood.................... Now I have to work in a "nicer and softer" way cause styling clay is so soft in comparison ! But the process is a lot faster too. See you soon for another question. BTW: is-it possible to post some pictures on the forum ? Thanks Seb P.S.: sorry for my english, lots of mistakes I know
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Post by Steve Austin on Jul 19, 2004 12:32:55 GMT -8
Hi Seb, You can post pictures on the forum but they have to have a URL address, in other words it has to be a live picture that has been published to a website. For example; On the add tags line there is an image of a picture, insert image, just click on that and it will bring up the html code. On a published picture, right click on your picture and select properties. This will reveal the the address of the image URL, highlight, cut and paste between the code tags.(remove the URL between the two tags first) Obviously reduce the image size so that it will load quickly. Steve A
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Post by Seb on Jul 20, 2004 4:31:10 GMT -8
Ok Steve, so I guess that in a next future you'll see photos... It's often more clear to understand a picture than a speech. See you ;D Seb
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Post by claychat on Jul 21, 2004 9:49:20 GMT -8
Hello Seb,
Further to Steve's posting if you have no Webspace to host your photo on the net you can attach the picture to an email and send it to your own email address. When you receive it right click on the picture and copy the URL address, then all you have to do is paste the information into the space provided on your posting. Remember however that people will only be able to view the picture while it still remains in your email account which is acting as your web server.
Jeff
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Post by Seb on Jul 22, 2004 12:38:10 GMT -8
Doesn't seem to work ... maybe cause I'm trying with Yahoo mails ... Guys I sent you an e-mail with a photo to be posted on the forum if you want. I'll try again this WE . See you Thanks Seb
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Post by claychat on Jul 23, 2004 7:32:48 GMT -8
Hi Seb, Here is your photo I am sorry about the information you are quite right the image can't be accessed from an email account although it is stored there, this is because you have to log on. The way to go is sign up for a free web hosting account, a good one is Tripod here is a link to their home page www.tripod.lycos.com/ Tripod is an excellent place to start out because there are plenty of tutorials and a user friendly format that is easy to learn and it's FREE. When you have a hosting account you can simply upload your pictures, copy the address and paste the URL into your Forum postings. If you have anymore questions don't hesitate to post. Jeff.
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Post by Seb on Jul 23, 2004 23:09:55 GMT -8
Hi Jeff, ok I'm going to look at the Tripod site. Concerning the tools, they all work well, except the rake. I built it this way cause it was more easy, but it is not rigid enough. When I use the tool, I feel a sort of vibration and waves appear on the clay surface. Have to go back to my band saw... ;D See you later Seb
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Post by Steve Austin on Jul 24, 2004 12:57:40 GMT -8
Hi Seb, Check the rake section on the website, you can make a rake without doing any silver soldering or brazing. Try the bolting together method, you will find this a reasonably easy method. The materials should be available from most hardware stores. This will give you a far sturdier tool. Steve A
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Post by Seb on Jul 25, 2004 5:29:16 GMT -8
Hi Steve, I'm going to make it like you do. Indeed rakes need to be strong ... Thanks Seb
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