[Ferro List] Sand Molds

[Christopher Glasspool]

Hi Bo,
Thanks for the information. I purchased your book/article. I have one book on the subject by A.A. Houghton, Concrete from Sand Molds, a reprint through Linsay Publications, and I wish I had the book by Paolo Soleri on the subject.
It really is a wide subject that would lend itself well to the Laminated Process of ferrocementing. Casting arched beams in a mulled sand for example. Much of the hobby foundry work techniques would be applicable to these endeavors. 
One of the characteristics of Houghton's method is the de-watering aspect of sand molds, so that very tedious details can be cast with a fine grout slurry, and the sand both drawing out the excess water and helping with a damp cure. Cool Stuff! - Thanks, chris


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