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Introduction to The Lost Foundry

The Purpose of a Mould

1.0 - Tools & Materials Overview

1.1 - PPE & Rubber Gloves

1.2 - Silicone, Catalyst & Fixing Agents

1.3 - Mixing Bucket & Scales

1.4 - Brushes

1.5 - General Purpose Silicone

1.6 - Shims & Tape

1.7 - Rubber Application Tools

1.8 - Clay, Cutting Tools & Dowels

2.0 - Mould Preparation & Divide Lines

2.1 - Mixing Silicone & Ratios

2.2 - 1st Flow Coat Application

2.3 - Post Flow Coat Clean Up

2.4 - 1st Butter Coat Application

2.5 - Overview of Current Process

3.0 - Shimming Preparation & Why We Shim

3.1 - Shim Application

4.0 - Buddies Locator Prep & Application

4.1 - 2nd Flow Coat Application

4.2 - 2nd Buttercoat Application

4.3 - Final Silicone Coating

4.4 - Buddies & Locator Removal

5.0 - PPE Equipment & Environment

5.1 - Fibre Glass

5.2 - Resin & Hardener

5.3 - Acetone

5.4 - Handheld Tools

5.5 - Mixing Equipment

5.6 - Filler Powders

5.7 - Lay Up Board