Dear alto44-ga;
This should prove to be a really interesting project for you.
What you are seeking is called “sugar glass”. The links I am providing
you each have “recipes” for sugar glass, the material used to
replicate glassware in movies, plays and other theatrical productions.
Some of these sites offer advice, methods of coloring the glass and
techniques for molding your glass. Use caution though, it is possible
to cut yourself on the jagged edges if you make contact just right,
and there’s always the possibility of injuring en eye from the flying
pieces. Of course, this material will be extremely hot during the
cooking process and you can get badly burned if it makes contact with
your skin before it is allowed to cool. Participation in this project
is never recommended for young and/or unsupervised children.
I hope you find these helpful. I wish you luck in your production and
look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Best regards;
Tutuzdad-ga
“How To Make Fake Glass”
http://chemistry.about.com/c/ht/01/05/How_Fake_Glass0990716887.htm
“Fake Glass”
http://www.geocities.com/molerat1964/glass.htm
“Sugar Glass”
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Lot/9373/SCREAM/glass.html
“Sugar Glass”
http://www.propwerx.on.ca/sugar_glass.htm
pdf document explaining the glass making process using sugar instead
of sand. It also offers techniques for molding the glass.
http://www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/solwaste/rethinkrecyc/4-5/RR4-516.pdf
“Prop Builders Molding and Casting Handbook”
By Thurston James
ISBN 1-55870-128-1
(“How-to” book with many photos, $20 US)
http://www.build-stuff.com/003book.htm
SEARCH STRATEGY
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“How to make sugar glass”
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Molding, fake, glass
“Sugar glass”
“Theatrical glass”
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Request for Answer Clarification by
alto44-ga
on
19 Nov 2002 05:01 PST
All of this info is great! There is only one thing missing that all of
it eludes to and that is the molding the fake glass into something
more than a window pane. I would like to make a breakaway vase. So how
do I get it into the shape I want? Pour it on half a real vase twice
and glue the 2 halves together? BTW: I have ordered the molds book
that was referenced and I hope it has the answer but I would like to
know ASAP.
Thanks for the great and fast answers!!
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Clarification of Answer by
tutuzdad-ga
on
19 Nov 2002 08:21 PST
Dear alto44-ga;
All indications are that this is a very difficult project to take on,
even if you have the means to do it. If, however, you are determined
to give it a try, from what I have read, the best results are achieved
by pouring the warm mixture in a negative mold. That is to say, fill a
mold in the shape of the vase you want, then pour off the excess and
allow the lined mold to harden. There are some chemicals though that
you must line the mold with in advance of the pouring in order to
insure that the mold releases from the hardened mixture without
damaging it. Check out the links I have provided for you, in
particular “Prop and Modelmakers Resource Directory”. I’m sure you can
contact some of these people who will probably be willing to offer
more advice than you will ever actually use.
If you are creative (and brave)and want to try the positive mold
method, you might try making the simple glass panes first and allow
them to harden as the recipes indicate. Then re-warm them slightly
with a blow dryer (on low) and gently wrap the pane around half of the
item you want to duplicate, allowing it to re-harden in the shape of
the vase half. Repeat this process with the other half. One of the
links mentions a technique whereby one can remove air bubbles in the
glass by dipping your fingers in warm water and rubbing the bubbles
out. This may also work as a means of sealing the two halves together.
Another suggestion (and this one may be more time consuming than you
prefer to try) is to create a vase from paper mache and use it as
either a positive mold (wrap around mold) or a negative mold (fill
mold). In either case it may be easier to remove the paper from the
glass once it has hardened than it will be to remove the glass from a
commercial mold. Keep in mind that nothing should prevent you from
painting the sugar glass vase once it is made in order to help conceal
any imperfections, or any residual paper mache, should you choose to
go that route. On the other hand, if you want to give up the sugar
glass idea altogether, you can probably find some good glass breaking
sound effects for download on the internet and simply use a vase made
entirely of paper mache as your breakable object. Once those are
cured, they shatter pretty easily. This, combined with a believable,
well timed sound effect, should do the trick nicely without risking
any potential burns or cuts from the sugar glass.
If you need more information that what is provided here. I’ve included
more terms by which sugar glass is commonly known. Try searching the
internet using these terms as well.
I hope this helps. Good luck on your project.
Best regards;
Tutuzdad-ga
ADDITIONAL SEARCH TERMS
Breakaway Glass
Candy Glass
Pico Glass
“The Booomaster”
http://www.geocities.com/booomaster/props.html
“Stage Draperies and Backdrops”
(Page 4, bottom left)
http://www.norcostco.com/PDF_FILES/2sdr_101.pdf
INSTRUCTIONS FOR T-260 ADVANCED MATERIALS PROJECTS
http://www.arts.ilstu.edu/~browder/Advmat/projinstruc.htm
“Prop and Modelmakers Resource Directory”
http://www.rasource.com/propmodelmakers.htm
“ANA Special Effects”
http://www.digitalimpulse.com/ANA_Special_Effects.htm
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Request for Answer Clarification by
alto44-ga
on
19 Nov 2002 10:08 PST
This is not a request but I didn't know how else to get this info in
here.
Your clarification is excellent!! This was my firstt ime using this
service and I did not realize that by rating it would close it. If I
could I would change the rating to 5 stars!! This was a well spent
$5.00 !!! Thank you so much!! I am going to play with this technique.
I find it interesting and a potential to make a little money on the
side if I get good at it. There does not seem to be too many folks
really doing it well and the ones that do charge too much (IMHO).
Again THANKS !! SUPER GREAT JOB !!!!
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Clarification of Answer by
tutuzdad-ga
on
19 Nov 2002 10:57 PST
You're right. The resources for these kinds of props are costly and
hard to find. You may be onto something there. As for the rating you
gave, don't sweat it. It is also just an opinion. My real ratings come
from the satisfaction of my clients. If you really feel like you need
to make up for it though, you can do it by going out there and telling
all your friends about your positive experience here at Google
Answers. We'd love to help them too.
Thanks for letting me work on your question. Hurry back.
Have a great day!
tutuzdad-ga
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