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Magicduck Elite user Washington State 484 Posts |
I am making a proto-type effect in a large, but fairly soft, basket. I find that the sides of the basket are a bit "floppy" in that they move around in reference to the base. This creates a bit of a problem in that the top of the basket, the hole, is not necessarily straight to the bottom. Does anyone have any idea of anything I could put in the lower 1/3 of the basket that would make it hold together better, shift less. Clearly pouring something in the bottom would work, like liquid resin I suppose, but I am trying to think of something that would be fairly cheap and easy to use. I could fill it full of shoe goo and it would work but it would cost a small fortune...probably take about four tubes I would guess. It needs to be relatively watertight too so I do not think plaster would work. Maybe fixall???
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Michael Messing Inner circle Knoxville, TN 1817 Posts |
Hello Magicduck,
I had a wicker sword basket that I wanted to make rigid and smooth inside. I had the interior fiberglassed by a boat repairman. They can use the resin without the fiber and it makes a very smooth and rigid surface. You might have to sand down any sharp edges, as the resin hardens like plastic and left a handful sharp spots. This worked great. The only thing is you'll have to let it air out for a few days because the resin has a really strong odor. Good luck. Michael |
Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
Don't know if they still make it, but I once got a fiberglass sheet from the auto repair section at K-Mart. It is like a sheet of paper. I only hardens when exposed to sunlight.
Check the automotive section of wal-mart, k-mart, etc. Failing this you can use fiberglass repair for automotive repair. Fiberglass cloth, resin and hardner. Being you are only making a small basket it should not take much. You could also use a mixture of Elmer's glue and water, 50/50. Dip cloth in and line the basket. I it will harden. But I think the fiberglass is better. |
Lou Hilario Inner circle 2235 Posts |
I use clear polyurethane varnish. Just brush it on. Two to three coats is strong enough.
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Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3433 Posts |
You could check with a Theatrical Scene shop and see if you can accquire Celastic. This is a cloth material that is impregnated with a stiffening agent that is released when dampened with Acetone. When the Celastic dries it becomes hard like fiberglass.
Just a thought! Cheers!
Stanyon
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