#Polymer Ceramics

[unfamiliarsculptures]

That’s right! I’m having a sale on all of my sculptures to make room for some more that will be coming in January! Click the link below to shop!

[pencilzart]

Peepin’ and cheepin’

[imagine-darksiders]

Some of the fish who made the cut and are going in an art gallery shop tomorrow. So proud. Be free little buddies. You were all so very very frustrating to make. :’)

[claypigeonpottery]

hi there! i LOVE your pottery so much. ive been thinking about making my own little friends for a ling time and i think it would be great for my mental health, but i have no idea where to start. do you have any pointers about what types of clay to look for or buy, whether you can fire at home or have to hve a real kiln, etc?

hi! and thank you! 😊

I 100% agree, making little dudes is good for us, it’s amazing how much it settles my brain

as for clay…

there is air dry clay, polymer clay that can be baked in an oven, and ceramic clay that needs to be fired in a kiln.

I can’t remember if I’ve tried air dry clay, but I used to use polymer clay, usually Sculpey. it’s got a few advantages over ceramic clay—mainly that accessing kilns and glazes is expensive. I’d suggest you start with air dry or polymer clay unless there’s a maker-space or pottery studio close to you that you can access.

good luck with your sculpting, I’d love to see what you come up with 😊

other sculptors please add your thoughts and recommendations!

[impishmarket]

Couldn't wait for the Makeship Lil Nugget plushie to arrive, so I made my own out of clay ✨

Lil' Nugget creature creator: Trevor Henderson/slimyswampghost

[lissomelace]

searching "how silicone is made" for. uh. absolutely no reason at all.

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Ceramic catalyst uses sodium and boron to drive sustainable industrial reactions

Heterogeneous catalysts speed up chemical reactions by being in a different state than the reactants. They are efficient and stable, even under challenging conditions such as high temperature or pressure. Traditionally, metals like iron, platinum, and palladium have been widely used in industries like petrochemicals and agriculture for important reactions such as hydrogenation and Haber's process. However, these metals are rare and can have problems like buildup from coking. Scientists are increasingly exploring common elements as catalysts for more sustainable and cost-effective industrial applications. In the mid-2000s, the introduction of the frustrated Lewis pair (FLP) concept marked a major advancement in catalysis, particularly in small molecule activation. An FLP is made up of a combination of two components—one acting as a Lewis acid and the other as a Lewis base—that are unable to fully react with each other due to spatial or electronic hindrance. This "frustration" leaves them in a highly reactive state, allowing them to activate stable molecules like hydrogen, carbon dioxide, or ammonia, which are normally quite hard to break apart.

Read more.

[materiallugy]

What are the materials used in weapons manufacturing?

Materials used in weapons manufacturing are chosen based on their mechanical properties, durability, and suitability for specific applications. The materials used in weapons manufacturing are:

1. Alloys, including steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel, and cooper. 2. Composites, including carbon fiber, glass fiber, and kevlar. 3. Ceramics, including alumina, silicon carbide, and boron carbide. 4. Polymers, including polyamide, polycarbonate, and polyethylene. 5. Specialized Coatings and Treatments, including ceramic coatings, teflon coatings, and phosphate coatings. 6. Explosives and Propellants, including RDX (Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine), TNT (Trinitrotoluene), and composite propellants. 7. Electronic and Semiconductor Materials, including silicon, and gallium nitride (GaN).

Alloys

High-Strength Steel - Commonly used in the manufacturing of 

Barrels: The main component of a firearm, responsible for propelling projectiles.

Receivers: The housing for the firearm's action, holding essential components.

Slides (pistols): The moving part that houses the barrel and holds ammunition.

Frames (pistols): The base of the handgun, supporting other components.

Bolts and carriers (rifles): Components involved in the firing cycle.

Springs: Essential for firearm operation, providing recoil and return forces.

Steels like 4140, 4340, and maraging steel are known for their toughness, high yield strength, and resistance to wear.............

[heavenlyeros]

i am super late but here’s all the wolf & ghostling creachurs from last month ! most of them have happy new homes now but two cows and three lions are still up for adoption, and those final three cave painting creachurs are coming to the shop soon <3

march is electric sheep, geometric cryptids, and a boaaatloooad of blue tigers...

[unfamiliarsculptures]

The shop update is live with lots of new creatures! Go check them out using the link below!

[pencilzart]

🐚 Conch shells whisper in my dreams 🌊

[diycraftsnmore]

🎥 sculpd (TT)

[gayassdog]

i hate that every local ceramic studio is so expensive for a membership... like i get Why but i feel like if im bringing my own tools n supplies n just need to use the kilns it shouldnt be $150 a Month to access.... cries

[impishmarket]

If you're cold, they're cold, let em in ❄️🥩

[eloraclement]

Long Toothbrush, 2020

Elora Clement