Inua on wed 29 nov 06
Look up the website for Polytek. www.polytek.com
I get fiber from them.
John Rodgers
Chelsea, AL
Ama Menec wrote:
> Sending again as I didn't see it come up on Clayart.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ama Menec"
> To: "Clayart"
> Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 10:55 AM
> Subject: Re: Plaster and fiberglass--nylon fiber source
>
>
>
>> The idea of glass-filled plastic and nylon fibres is most interesting,
>>
> I've
>
>> never come across these. The polypropylene fibres I used were made by TDP
>> Limited in the UK and available in one of my local builders suppliers for
>> adding to concrete. This company also make other fibres as matting for
>> building and landscaping. Most of these products look too finely woven for
>> plaster to work its way into effectively, with the possible exception of
>> their landscaping fabric which looks courser and loosely woven. I doubt it
>> has the strength of fibreglass 'tho, and that's what I'd like a
>> non-irritating substitute for. Any suggestions?
>>
>> I guess nothing is as strong as glass in the non-metal fibre world and
>>
> very
>
>> interesting that it should even be a component in injection moulding,
>> presumably for this reason?
>>
>> Many thanks to everyone who has replied on this subject so far. If anyone
>> has a good suggestion for replacing fibreglass matting with something
>>
> nearly
>
>> as strong I'd love to hear it! Regards,
>>
>> Ama Menec, Totnes, Devon, UK.
>> www.amamenec.co.uk
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "steve graber"
>> To:
>> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 5:02 AM
>> Subject: Re: Plaster and fiberglass--nylon fiber source
>>
>>
>>
>>> also look up your local plastic injection molding company. glass filled
>>>
>> plastic & nylon fibers are also added to various plastic products. i've
>> gotten graphite powder from my local supplier for free ~ a life time
>>
> supply
>
>> at 5 pounds of graphite. also, i picked up some flourecent powder to try
>> glow raku.
>>
>>> see ya
>>>
>>> steve
>>>
>
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Ama Menec on wed 29 nov 06
Sending again as I didn't see it come up on Clayart.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ama Menec"
To: "Clayart"
Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: Plaster and fiberglass--nylon fiber source
> The idea of glass-filled plastic and nylon fibres is most interesting,
I've
> never come across these. The polypropylene fibres I used were made by TDP
> Limited in the UK and available in one of my local builders suppliers for
> adding to concrete. This company also make other fibres as matting for
> building and landscaping. Most of these products look too finely woven for
> plaster to work its way into effectively, with the possible exception of
> their landscaping fabric which looks courser and loosely woven. I doubt it
> has the strength of fibreglass 'tho, and that's what I'd like a
> non-irritating substitute for. Any suggestions?
>
> I guess nothing is as strong as glass in the non-metal fibre world and
very
> interesting that it should even be a component in injection moulding,
> presumably for this reason?
>
> Many thanks to everyone who has replied on this subject so far. If anyone
> has a good suggestion for replacing fibreglass matting with something
nearly
> as strong I'd love to hear it! Regards,
>
> Ama Menec, Totnes, Devon, UK.
> www.amamenec.co.uk
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "steve graber"
> To:
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 5:02 AM
> Subject: Re: Plaster and fiberglass--nylon fiber source
>
>
> > also look up your local plastic injection molding company. glass filled
> plastic & nylon fibers are also added to various plastic products. i've
> gotten graphite powder from my local supplier for free ~ a life time
supply
> at 5 pounds of graphite. also, i picked up some flourecent powder to try
> glow raku.
> >
> > see ya
> >
> > steve
>
D. L. Engle on tue 5 dec 06
Thanks all who responded. This set me of in a new direction and I found a
source of fibers for quite a bit less. www.artstuf.com/ Sure beats cutting
up rope .
Debbie
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG]On Behalf Of Inua
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 9:13 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Fw: Plaster and fiberglass--nylon fiber source
Look up the website for Polytek. www.polytek.com
I get fiber from them.
John Rodgers
Chelsea, AL
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