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bladeshuffler [2015-06-25 00:46:24 +0000 UTC]
I don't understand, how is this possible with beach sand?Β What kind of binder are you using?Β I've played with waste baked sand from sand foundries, it's bonded with plastic.Β
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Iscariath In reply to bladeshuffler [2015-06-30 01:49:56 +0000 UTC]
its actually not beach sand, it's much finner and has a lot a silt content. We compact the sand in wooden or plastic form with a lot of water.
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bladeshuffler In reply to Iscariath [2015-07-03 02:48:04 +0000 UTC]
So, sand plus clay under high pressure? Sounds a lot like foundry sand molding. I take it you construct a solid form, then carve it to fit your intended shape?
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Iscariath In reply to bladeshuffler [2015-07-07 01:43:55 +0000 UTC]
To be precise, the clay and/or silt content usually is not added, it's in the natural composition of the sand. Compaction is done manually with tampers and a lot of water. Basically, you make mud and let it sit until the water drains out. We do indeed form blocks of sand and then carve from it.
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bladeshuffler In reply to Iscariath [2015-07-13 01:20:41 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for the detailed explanation!Β I really like your carvings, especially the really technically difficult ones with large hollow spaces.
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Understanding-Logic [2015-06-22 18:13:02 +0000 UTC]
I saw that on friday with my boyfriend, he was saying it should get 1st placeΒ
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KadenDragon [2015-06-21 23:41:46 +0000 UTC]
Wow I love this
Super cool!
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