Hi
I'd like to talk to my students about baffles and chamber shape and have them add temp baffles to experience the difference in feel or sound
Can anyone reccomend a substance they've had success with? Just want to have them squish something in there and hear a difference. Non toxic play doh or similar?
Cheers

Blue tac is fine to try a baffle.
> On Dec 30, 2016, at 4:45 PM, damo japhyryder2003@... [MouthpieceWork] <MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> 
> Hi
> I'd like to talk to my students about baffles and chamber shape and have them add temp baffles to experience the difference in feel or sound
> Can anyone reccomend a substance they've had success with? Just want to have them squish something in there and hear a difference. Non toxic play doh or similar?
> Cheers
> 
> 

I mostly use Blue Tac/Poster Hanging/Mounting Putty.  It is reusable and does not leave a residue in the mouthpiece.  But it does not stick well to a moist surfaces.  But most temporary putties prefer a dry surface.

Dental wax is easier to adhere and shape.  But soap and water is needed when you are done to clean out the waxy residue.  Play-Doh, clay, Silly Putty, all can be used.  

Shaping tools should be considered too.  Screw drivers can be used but might scratch the mouthpiece.  Popsicle sticks, glue mixing sticks. 

It is best if the mouthpiece is a classical low baffle mouthpiece or a Link-like mouthpiece so there is plenty of room to try some baffle and throats shapes.


> On Dec 30, 2016, at 7:45 PM, damo japhyryder2003@....au [MouthpieceWork] <MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> 
> Hi
> I'd like to talk to my students about baffles and chamber shape and have them add temp baffles to experience the difference in feel or sound
> Can anyone reccomend a substance they've had success with? Just want to have them squish something in there and hear a difference. Non toxic play doh or similar?
> Cheers
> 

I used to use plasticene for temporary baffles. Shapes easily and holds its shape better. Probably not non-toxic, but these are temporary so I don't worry about it.

I use dental wax (GUM brand) based off of Keith's suggestion. These hold up really well. Available at any pharmacy. In fact, one of my "temporary" dental wax baffles has been in for over a year and has stood up to lots of playing, swabbing, etc. Easy to modify. Reusable. If it isn't for a client, there is really no need to replace it with a permanent baffle, IMO.

If for a client, then scrape out the dental wax with a Popsicle stick. The residue can be removed using a blow dryer or heat gun on low and a rag. I would wash with soap and water and dry before applying permanent material.

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> On Jan 2, 2017, at 2:50 AM, frymorgan@... [MouthpieceWork] <MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> I used to use plasticene for temporary baffles. Shapes easily and holds its shape better. Probably not non-toxic, but these are temporary so I don't worry about it.
> 
> 

I would only use heat on a metal mouthpiece.

> On Jan 2, 2017, at 2:03 PM, Richard Tyznik tyznik@... [MouthpieceWork] <MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> I use dental wax (GUM brand) based off of Keith's suggestion. These hold up really well. Available at any pharmacy. In fact, one of my "temporary" dental wax baffles has been in for over a year and has stood up to lots of playing, swabbing, etc. Easy to modify. Reusable. If it isn't for a client, there is really no need to replace it with a permanent baffle, IMO.
> 
> If for a client, then scrape out the dental wax with a Popsicle stick. The residue can be removed using a blow dryer or heat gun on low and a rag. I would wash with soap and water and dry before applying permanent material.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 2, 2017, at 2:50 AM, frymorgan@... [MouthpieceWork] <MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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>>  
>> I used to use plasticene for temporary baffles. Shapes easily and holds its shape better. Probably not non-toxic, but these are temporary so I don't worry about it.
>> 
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> 

 dental wax works wonders for me, gives my "brancher's" a lot more projection,(not sure why brancher doesnt have other options with their baffle, at least the jazz pieces)   and holds up pretty well, i want to experiment with some other puttys though, what can you use to create an insertible removable baffle,, is it feasible to fasten in a baffle..,,maybe with certain mouthpieces..
   take care  d...



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Date: 1/2/2017 1:03 PM (GMT-06:00)
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Subject: Re: [MouthpieceWork] Re: Substance for temporary baffles



I use dental wax (GUM brand) based off of Keith's suggestion. These hold up really well. Available at any pharmacy. In fact, one of my "temporary" dental wax baffles has been in for over a year and has stood up to lots of playing, swabbing, etc. Easy to modify. Reusable. If it isn't for a client, there is really no need to replace it with a permanent baffle, IMO.

If for a client, then scrape out the dental wax with a Popsicle stick. The residue can be removed using a blow dryer or heat gun on low and a rag. I would wash with soap and water and dry before applying permanent material.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 2, 2017, at 2:50 AM, frymorgan@...<mailto:frymorgan@...> [MouthpieceWork] <MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com<mailto:MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com>> wrote:



I used to use plasticene for temporary baffles. Shapes easily and holds its shape better. Probably not non-toxic, but these are temporary so I don't worry about it.

See the video I made on removable baffles.

https://youtu.be/iOTQV-3R4rQ


> On Jan 2, 2017, at 10:53 PM, 'd_corp60@... ...' d_corp60@hotmail.com [MouthpieceWork] <MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 
>  dental wax works wonders for me, gives my "brancher's" a lot more projection,(not sure why brancher doesnt have other options with their baffle, at least the jazz pieces)   and holds up pretty well, i want to experiment with some other puttys though, what can you use to create an insertible removable baffle,, is it feasible to fasten in a baffle..,,maybe with certain mouthpieces..
>    take care  d...
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from Samsung tablet
> 
> 
> -------- Original message --------
> From: "Richard Tyznik tyznik@... [MouthpieceWork]" <MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com> 
> Date: 1/2/2017 1:03 PM (GMT-06:00) 
> To: MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com 
> Subject: Re: [MouthpieceWork] Re: Substance for temporary baffles 
> 
> 
> 
> I use dental wax (GUM brand) based off of Keith's suggestion. These hold up really well. Available at any pharmacy. In fact, one of my "temporary" dental wax baffles has been in for over a year and has stood up to lots of playing, swabbing, etc. Easy to modify. Reusable. If it isn't for a client, there is really no need to replace it with a permanent baffle, IMO.
> 
> If for a client, then scrape out the dental wax with a Popsicle stick. The residue can be removed using a blow dryer or heat gun on low and a rag. I would wash with soap and water and dry before applying permanent material.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Jan 2, 2017, at 2:50 AM, frymorgan@... [MouthpieceWork] <MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 
>>  
>> I used to use plasticene for temporary baffles. Shapes easily and holds its shape better. Probably not non-toxic, but these are temporary so I don't worry about it.
>> 
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>