The Italian automotive company Ferrari makes more than just sports cars. They put their badge on everything. From watches, sunglasses, and gloves to jackets, perfume, and hand towels, Ferrari capitalizes on its luxurious and high-end brand reputation.

This chess set from Ferrari is constructed using carbon fiber covered wood, fiberglass, varnished wood pieces, and is completed with a metal Ferrari shield on the front. The playing board alternates squares in carbon fiber and fiberglass. If you love this Italian brand but can’t afford a supercar, you can own this set for just $1,534.00. store.ferrari.com

Building a musical instrument by hand is difficult to say the least. That’s why it’s so impressive that Ken, a novice at the craft, was able to make such a stunning carbon fiber violin on his own. Ken also documented the steps of this carbon fiber creation on www.instructables.com.

Taking him 10 months of Sundays, Ken started by making detailed drawings of the violin. His plans were translated into plaster and fiberglass molds. It took Ken a lot of time to produce the best sounding violin plates. When he started fabricating the carbon fiber violin plates, Ken tested each revision’s “tap tones” until he go the right sound.

Although composite materials fabrication has been around for decades, few resources exist that detail the “how to” aspect of a good fabrication. Publications that cover the subject of composite materials often dive into the technical and mathematical aspect of the materials and their use. Too often, the typical do-it-yourselfer is alienated and forced to believe that doing a composite material fabrication is too complicated. This simply isn’t true. Granted, fabrication with composite materials does take skill, knowledge, and mechanical ability, but it is a trade that most people can learn.

INCLUDES A LARGE PHOTO GALLERY!
Recently, Fibre Glast customer R Miller Auto was commissioned by GM to work on a 2011 Chevy Cruze for the 2011 SEMA Show. Fibre Glast provided the Wasp Carbon Fiber Fabric, and R Miller Auto was able to create a sleek and flawless carbon fiber fabrication for the hood, roof, and trunk lid.

This Chevy Cruze was in the main hall, Stewart Warner booth #22317. This project was completed in part by R Miller Autobody, Mummbles Marketing, MoneyBaker Designs, and the turbo set-up, which was fabricated by HEPerformance, was given a GM Design Award for Best High Performance Chevrolet Product.

ThermaGlast™ Patch is a revolutionary composite material that bonds to nearly any surface and when heated, is highly formable to tight radii. Each patch has a paper-backed, permanent bond adhesive that can stick to surfaces including: composites, plastics, metals, and more. The structural composite repair patch can be applied in minutes. Simply heat the patch, peel off the adhesive paper, and apply to the damaged area. ThermaGlast™ Patch will provide a water-tight, structural repair that won’t degrade, crack or crumble.

ThermaGlast™ Patch is made with a shape-memory polymer technology originally designed for NASA. When heated, the patch becomes very pliable, which allows this material to form to nearly any shape or contour and can be trimmed to size. As it cools, the patch becomes a strong reinforcement for repair, and with a high-performance adhesive, ThermaGlast™ Patch holds tight against weather, water, and vibration.

Fibre Glast customer Composite-Art, based in Apopka, FL, is a fabrication company that specializes in high quality, American hand made composite components. Founded by Shawn Bassett four years ago, this company has roots in the race/performance parts industry. Shawn’s original interest in working on his own Supermoto race bike turned into a passion for making the highest quality composites. Today, Composite-Art employs 5 skilled composite artisans that are capable of making almost any part or prototype out of composite materials.

Fibre Glast has brought in a new industrial design clay. It is a hard, sulfer-free styling clay that can be used for prototypes, patterns, and even as a plug! Chavant Y2-Klay Industrial Design Clay is workable at 135°F and is hard at or below room temperature. The sulfur-free, low odor formula of Y2-Klay makes for a better working environment, and is 30%-40% lighter than other industrial styling clay; making the models easier to move and handle. Resistant to shrinking and cracking, Y2-Klay holds excellent surface detail and can be milled or shaped with tools.

Photos courtesy of Gregory Brown – Chief Preparator, Division of Vertebrate Paleontology
University of Nebraska State Museum
Take a look at these pictures! These are fiberglass resin casts made from silicone molds of rhinos and three-toed horses from Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, Orchard/Royal, Nebraska.

Fibre Glast has a new photo gallery that showcases 50 new customer pictures!
Top 50 Customer Pictures of August 2011.

View previous submissions from this year:
Top 50 Customer Pictures of January 2011.

Every year, we are glad to receive hundreds of pictures from our talented and creative customers. We are proud to display these pictures on our website and in our product catalog. View the:
Top 100 Customer Submissions of Previous Years.

Fibre Glast customer ’3 Dudes In A Canoe’ is a non-profit venture started by three brothers in Saint Louis, MO. Jeff, Kevin, and David Moore (the 3 dudes) race canoes in the Midwest in dedication to the memory of their mother who passed away of colon cancer in 2007. Their commitment is to raise awareness of colorectal cancer, experience adventure, and to strengthen their family relationships.