Today in the artform of sculpture, organic binders are what is traditionally used.
He's come up with an organic binder which makes it possible to turn the left-over dust into briquettes which burn for two and half hours.
The solvents are used to adjust the viscosity of the organic binder.
This starts the polymerization of the organic binder.
It is likely that an organic binder was also added such as tragacanth gum.
Many organic binders contain molecules which fluoresce when excited by ultra-violet radiation.
Uses organic and inorganic binders that strengthen the mold by chemically adhering to the sand.
After loose powder is removed, the object is kilned (it removes the organic binder).
Sometimes organic binders such as polyvinyl alcohol are added to hold the green body together; these burn out during the firing (at 200-350 C).
First, material is laid up in its intended final shape, with carbon filament and/or cloth surrounded by an organic binder such as plastic or pitch.