Post #619367 by danlovestikis on Sat, Dec 31, 2011 10:50 AM

Hi MadDogMike, There is always so much work on mold days that an early start is important. Especially because Dan quits when the sun goes down.

I had 10 of the 60 fuse. I may be able to fix 5 and 5 I tossed into the trash. I always make extras for cases like this. Thank you for wondering. I'm looking forward to your tiki magnet for your trailer to be posted. That's a first again and you have many of those.

I was asked how many of these I will make. I think it will depend on the list. So when I know that the mold worked and that there will be a Zombie Torch I'll be closer to figuring it out.

For a ceramicist there is a dilemma. If I made 10 there would be less work and I'd be paid more per Torch. If I make 30 or more I'll be working really hard but collectors will want to pay less. So do I work hard so there are more happy people? So far my answer has always been yes. I want anyone who wants one to have the opportunity to have one.

TikiTomD you are such a sweetheart. I sure hope you (and Pat?) will come for a visit.

We have poured the last piece of the mold, maybe. Yesterday the plaster set so fast that one side may need to be tossed. I couldn't bang the mold with the mallet to get the air bubbles out. I will check it tonight to see if it has to be re-poured. I also plan to make a second mold in case I drop a side. I have been clumsy in the past so a backup is a good idea. If you only have one mold you are sunk. Also it means I can pour 2 per day.

Break time and lunch, cheers, Wendy