My Heap is targeted at those people who wish to learn how to make molds out of varying material including Plaster, Vinyl, RTV, Rubber, Latex, Silicone Caulk, Moulage and Alginate. In addition to mold making, My Heap will cover different casting techniques including such media as Slip, Pewter, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Plaster, Latex, RTV, Paper Mache and others. Additionally, My Heap contains information on how to create or build some of the tools you will need to perform some of these tasks.
My Heap is divided into two areas. The first is a general section that contains my notes on some of the other things that I do. The second section is an area that I call the My Heap online book and is separated into sections that deal with a specific area of mold making and casting. These are as follow:
SECTION 1
- PROJECTS - This sections details different projects that I am currently working on. Some of them are a Wax injector, Gingery Lathe and an electric furnace that I plan on using for a burnout oven. These projects are updated as I work on them and new ones will be added as they are started.
- PLANS - the plans section contains plans that will help you build tools and accessories to help you on your way to casting and molding freedom. As plans are found and entered into the web site, they may be moved to a relevant section of the online book.
- NOTEBOOK - The notebook contains sections of material that outline experiments or small things that I have tried to do but does not require a section elsewhere. You will find things like My attempt at hand wax injection and making a surface plate from plate glass.
- MISC STUFF - This section of the site is dedicated to things that do not clearly fit in any of the above topics. For example the My Heap forum which is a message board to ask questions, share ideas and get some help.
- CREDITS - The credit section is pretty much self explanatory and holds kudos to those people who have helped along the way.
SECTION 2
- Chapter 0 - Introduction
- Chapter 1 - Materials
- Chapter 2 - Tools
- Chapter 3 - RTV Molds
- Chapter 3A - Alginate Molds
- Chapter 4 - Plaster Molds
- Chapter 5 - Latex Molds
- Chapter 6 - Vinyl Molds
- Chapter 7 - Silicone Caulk Molds
- Chapter 8 - Slip Casting
- Chapter 8A - Steam Casting
- Chapter 9 - Misc. Notes
- Chapter 10 - The Hall of Shame
- Appendix A - Definitions
- Appendix B - Suppliers
- Appendix C - Credits
- Appendix D - Resources
W A R N I N G!!! The contents of this site contain information that could cause personal injury and/or death! This site contains information that could damage your property. The information supplied on these pages are the result of experimentation of the author and does not imply that it is fit for use. The author of these pages has no formal education in the procedures or practices depicted within and assumes no liability for the use of this information on your part. Let me re-iterate. I will not be held responsible for the accuracy or fitness of this information. Metal Casting and similar operations can cause severe burns and death. Vacuum implosions can cause serious injuries and death. Enter at your own risk!
Now with that out of the way, I hope you find the contents entertaining, useful and fun!