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In order to make the hand grasp the new glass firmly, I had pushed pieces of wire, straightened out paper clips, into the thumb and
several of the fingers. This allowed me to bend the fingers into new positions and have them remain in place. After the new mold
had cured overnight, I made a zig zag incision, removed the glass and rubber hand, replaced the Champaign glass (Photo #4),
closed the mold around the glass, and poured in Forton MG with copper powder. To prevent bubbles, I had vacuum mixed the
Forton MG and allowed it to set up under 50 p.s.i. pressure. The end result, which was deemed acceptable, is shown in photo #5.
It would have been nice if this project had been for someone whom I could have charged big bucks. But I didn’t feel right
about charging anything to a non profit which is trying to rid the world of a crippling disease, especially a disease to which I have
no assurance that I am immuned. I guess solving the problem has to be payment enough. And, after all, I’m still living the good
times.

Photo #3 Photo#4 Photo#5

If you have questions or a trick that you’re willing to share, please contact me at 303-321-1074 or parvinstudio@comcast.net. Even if you do
email me, please include your phone number because I would rather talk than type. I promise to give credit for any new idea that I find useful.

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