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When AES Lambda produces the TD8LO midbass I plan to cast a B&W style sphere+tapered_tube cabinet from sculptre cement.
Some simple shapes like a sphere with tapered tube can be cast with a ball+cone covered in household plastic wrap, and a plywood side profile template to rotate around the rough exterior cement. You can use chicken wire to build a skeleton frame for the concrete.
The cement that I use in this process is white portland cement. The cement is mixed with white silica sand in a ratio of about 1 part sand to 2 parts cement, and a small amount of micro fibers Fibermesh® 150, ¾ " long polypropylene multifilament fibers. Ratio of latex 1 : water 4 is added to this mixture to achieve the consistency of clay. The use of a latex additive and fibers allows for better adhesion to dried cement, helps to prevent cracking, and offsets the lack of aggregate or sand. When the cement has time to slowly cure, and the sculpture is finished, it is then sealed with a stone sealer, or concrete paint. Clear wax can be used to help buff the finish to a low luster sheen.
When AES Lambda produces the TD8LO midbass I plan to cast a B&W style sphere+tapered_tube cabinet from sculptre cement.
Some simple shapes like a sphere with tapered tube can be cast with a ball+cone covered in household plastic wrap, and a plywood side profile template to rotate around the rough exterior cement. You can use chicken wire to build a skeleton frame for the concrete.
The cement that I use in this process is white portland cement. The cement is mixed with white silica sand in a ratio of about 1 part sand to 2 parts cement, and a small amount of micro fibers Fibermesh® 150, ¾ " long polypropylene multifilament fibers. Ratio of latex 1 : water 4 is added to this mixture to achieve the consistency of clay. The use of a latex additive and fibers allows for better adhesion to dried cement, helps to prevent cracking, and offsets the lack of aggregate or sand. When the cement has time to slowly cure, and the sculpture is finished, it is then sealed with a stone sealer, or concrete paint. Clear wax can be used to help buff the finish to a low luster sheen.