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| HACC - Introductory Text |
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Introductory text to explain what the Hirst Arts Construction Centre is all about and what it hopes to accomplish. |
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| Author: EJSAUNDERS :: Submitted: Oct. 12, 2002 :: Hits: 4263 :: Rating: 4 with 1 ratings :: Comments: 1
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| HACC - Chapter 1 - Buying Molds |
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If your not sure what to buy or how hard a mold is for a new caster, then read this introduction on the molds available. |
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| Author: EJSAUNDERS :: Submitted: Oct. 12, 2002 :: Hits: 8339 :: Rating: 4 with 17 ratings :: Comments: 0
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| HACC - Chapter 3 - Casting & Scraping |
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This text describes the best methods of casting and scraping and useful tips and hints from experienced casters to get flat bricks. |
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| Author: EJSAUNDERS :: Submitted: Oct. 12, 2002 :: Hits: 4753 :: Rating: 5 with 2 ratings :: Comments: 2
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| HACC - Chapter 5 - Sanding & Cutting |
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This article describes the best methods of adjusting bricks to fit, as well as giving hints and tips on sanding or cutting generally. |
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| Author: EJSAUNDERS :: Submitted: Oct. 12, 2002 :: Hits: 4300 :: Rating: Not Yet Rated :: Comments: 0
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| HACC - Chapter 6 - Curing & Drying |
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This article describes how to best dry your bricks to achieve their maximum compressive strength, as well as hints and tips on drying and curing. |
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| Author: EJSAUNDERS :: Submitted: Oct. 12, 2002 :: Hits: 2107 :: Rating: 5 with 1 ratings :: Comments: 0
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| HACC - Chapter 7 - Mold Care |
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Contains information on what to and not to do with your molds, as well as tips on storage. |
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| Author: EJSAUNDERS :: Submitted: Oct. 12, 2002 :: Hits: 2378 :: Rating: Not Yet Rated :: Comments: 0
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| HACC - Chapter 8 - Cast Pieces |
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This article contains information on problems that you might find with mis-casts and offers solutions to the most common occurances. |
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| Author: EJSAUNDERS :: Submitted: Oct. 12, 2002 :: Hits: 2102 :: Rating: 4 with 2 ratings :: Comments: 0
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| HACC - Chapter 9 - Water Tension |
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This provides an abstract view on what happens, why it happens and how to combat the problem that is water tension. |
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| Author: EJSAUNDERS :: Submitted: Oct. 12, 2002 :: Hits: 2428 :: Rating: Not Yet Rated :: Comments: 0
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| HACC - Chapter 10 - Casting other Materials |
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This article provides information on casting foodstuffs (chocolate or candy) and other materials such as pewter, plastic or resin in a Castlemolds™ mold. |
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| Author: EJSAUNDERS :: Submitted: Oct. 12, 2002 :: Hits: 3392 :: Rating: 2 with 1 ratings :: Comments: 0
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| HACC - Chapter 11 - Gluing and Securing Casts |
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This article provides information on safe adhesives to use with Gypsum products as well as recommendations or tips on getting the strongest bonds between cast pieces. |
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| Author: EJSAUNDERS :: Submitted: Oct. 12, 2002 :: Hits: 4245 :: Rating: Not Yet Rated :: Comments: 0
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| HACC - Chapter 13 - 3D Modelling and Design |
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This article describes programs that may be used to visualise blueprints, assist in developing new structures as well as having templates or brick patterns that may be used in such programs to download. |
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| Author: EJSAUNDERS :: Submitted: Oct. 12, 2002 :: Hits: 5556 :: Rating: 5 with 6 ratings :: Comments: 0
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| HACC - Appendix 1 - Health & Safety |
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Provides additional information on the health and safety issues that may be applicable when casting or modelling with Castlemolds™ products and Gypsums. |
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| Author: EJSAUNDERS :: Submitted: Oct. 12, 2002 :: Hits: 2206 :: Rating: Not Yet Rated :: Comments: 0
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