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14 - P.V.C. sphere

Submitted by plindley on 13 November 2009 - 2:34pm

P.V.C. sheet, here 0.6mm thick, can be readily vacuum formed into hemispheres.

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11 - Hardwood sphere

Submitted by plindley on 13 November 2009 - 2:08pm

Assorted, reclaimed hardwoods including mahogany, beech, ash, oak and ebony are glued randomly together and then turned on the lathe. See video.

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10 - Wire sphere

Submitted by plindley on 13 November 2009 - 2:01pm

Copper coated mild steel is often sold as "welding rod" and is a very veratile model making material.

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09 - Glass sphere

Submitted by plindley on 13 November 2009 - 1:52pm

All glass may be formed in a kiln to some extent, where as glass that is fused to each other, as in the coloured strips shown in this sphere, is best achieved with some guarantee of manufacturer co

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07 - Ceramic sphere

Submitted by plindley on 13 November 2009 - 1:29pm

Clay slip is poured into the plaster mould (See slide 2) until it is filled to the brim and left for several minutes.

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05 - Acrylic Sphere

Submitted by plindley on 13 November 2009 - 12:58pm

Some objects can be best achieved with a visit to the shops.

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01 - Balsa Sphere

Submitted by plindley on 13 November 2009 - 11:26am

Although technically a botanical hardwood, balsa is a commonly used model making material, due to its softness and ease of working.

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