OK.I made the mold of the goat(separating the legs from body),use several layers of shellac and then several layers of Johnson wax paste.Now the legs came out perfect,BUT,when i go to foam the body,the foam will not rise,what the hell?I have preped the body the exact same way that i did on the legs at the same time.I dont get it.Is it a possibility that the foam mixture is getting too hot before i mix it?Or is the wax not "dry" enough?So again i appreciate all of your help.
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mix both parts evenly?
it does have a shelf life... Also if it is too cool, it will be less resonsive..
Jon
Put each part in disposable cups and place them in the mocrowave for 15-20 seconds. Then mix them, and shazam. This makes older foam work.
On your problem of the foam not raising for the main body but it did raise for the legs, you are probably mixing a larger batch for the main body but you just might not be a mixing it enough. For a large batch you just might want to use a mixer in a hand drill to get a complete mix of the two parts. If that don't work give me a call tomorrow morning. Also cd is correct on having warm foam but be carefull not to get it to warm 80 degrees would be fine.
The foam is new.I did have it in the garage so it was pretty hot.I will try to mix it longer.I think that im too cautious when i do the smaller amount.I will give it another go...Thanks again
Nina call me (705)476-0483 you may have a moisyer problem.
foam can be a pain in the ass , but if you do things right it will work out all the time.
The last time you told me to call and you would call me back,i did,you were not home and your wife refused to let me leave my number so you could call me back like you said.So not only did it waist my time but a few bucks for the call,so no thanks.
Ha...I got a great foam last week at the national show in Montana. It was from IPS Polymers...get this guy a call...he can help!
423-834-1024
Tell him greg told you to call.