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Dragon Molds

Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 11:51 am
by Stephie
Has anyone tried these?
I am going to C&R Loo tomorrow, they have them for 40% off. They are still expensive, are they worth it?
Thanks, Stephie

Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 6:41 pm
by Debinsandiego
OHMY ... 40 % off ?!

I have one, small, 6 inch square. I like it very much. I was a bit shy to spend big bucks on these myself, and I may buy another one, or two. They are VERY good, I really like the handle at the bottom, what a great idea. The little piece does sit quite flat...

But are they worth the money? That's a good question. I think at 40 % off, yes.

Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 6:53 pm
by Kathie Karancz
Hey guys: After your first post this morning, I checked out CRLoo and found the tile molds. I tried to order them, but they said that they don't make them anymore. Do you know of any other places that carry them?? Tile molds that is.

Re: Dragon Molds

Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 11:51 pm
by dee
Stephie wrote:Has anyone tried these?
I am going to C&R Loo tomorrow, they have them for 40% off. They are still expensive, are they worth it?
Thanks, Stephie
DRAGONS?? are these molds that actually have a dragon shape for slumping over????
D

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 1:21 am
by Susan Moore
Yes, inquiring minds want to know what are dragon molds?

I tried to find them on the C&R Loo website but only found the 40% off info. What is the original price?

CuriousGirl

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:07 am
by Debinsandiego
Check out the C&R Loo catalog, the main catalog. Around page 207 or 204, some thing like that. It's listed on the table of contents.

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:03 am
by Stephie
No, not Dragons :lol:
I guess Dragon is the Manufacturer.
Thanks for the laugh!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 12:06 pm
by Alecia Helton
They are made in China. Thus Dragon Molds.

Alecia

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 1:15 pm
by Susan Moore
Thx for the info, I found the dragons on page 207 of the catalogue.

Kathie,

Kathie,

RE: your tile mould question....You might be able to make some tile moulds with raku clay or some other low fire clay. I haven't made any myself yet but I do have some clay so when I try I will let you know how it goes.

Susan

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 1:22 pm
by Kathie Karancz
Susan: Yeh, I thought of that after. I am going this aft to a greenware place and ask if they would make them for me cuz they would turn out smoother. But I have taken a workshop on clay tiles and have all the tools for carving clay, so I may take a try at it too. The problem with that is that they don't seem to come out quite so smooth. But, yes please let me know how it goes. Thanks a bunch.

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 1:25 pm
by charlie
Kathie Karancz wrote:Susan: Yeh, I thought of that after. I am going this aft to a greenware place and ask if they would make them for me cuz they would turn out smoother. But I have taken a workshop on clay tiles and have all the tools for carving clay, so I may take a try at it too. The problem with that is that they don't seem to come out quite so smooth. But, yes please let me know how it goes. Thanks a bunch.
you need a slab roller. if you don't have one, then you can make one with a long rolling pin and 2 wooden slats of equal thicknesses. this allows you to roll out a slab of equal thickness across it.

once it's dry, you can sand it with sandpaper (or drywall sandpaper, which works better) to make it very smooth. it can be sanded after bisquing, but it's harder to do then.

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 1:35 pm
by Susan Moore
Charlie,

I will try the homemade slab roller. Your posting is timely I was just thinking "hmmm I could really use a slab roller...".

Susan

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 1:41 pm
by charlie
Susan Moore wrote:Charlie,

I will try the homemade slab roller. Your posting is timely I was just thinking "hmmm I could really use a slab roller...".

Susan
that's what i use when i can't get to the ceramics place to use theirs. it's big, takes a lot off floor space, and expensive. i use a marble rolling pin, as it's easier to roll out clay if the rolling pin is heavy.

Dragon Molds

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 2:28 pm
by Jim Wixon
Dragon Molds originaly came from Dragon Glass in South Africa. They came over and gave a workshop at C&R Loo.(they work w/ float and powders because of the expense of BE and other compatibles in S Africa) Oliver probably has a license to manufacture the Dragon designs.
The molds seem to be well made...double wall,hand lift openings and most have a built in foot. I use them a lot and have had no problems w/ the molds.
The China manufacture is recent.
They are pricey but the footed design brings the work to a different level.

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:17 pm
by Valerie

Dragon Molds of Africa

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:18 pm
by Valerie

Errr double ditto

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:20 pm
by Valerie
:shock:
I have no idea how that happened

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 7:44 pm
by Debinsandiego
Hey, I'm not sure what you mean by tile mold, but do you mean this one:

http://www.alpineglass.com/shop/product ... 20UMMTILE/[/url]