Make a decorative plaster mould (soft plastics)
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Learn how to make a decorative plaster mould to use for soft plastics. There are two parts to this process. Stay tuned to learn how to work with plaster and then plastic in a decorative way.
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The first step is to collect your materials;
- scissors
- mixing stick
- liquid craft glue
- spray glue
- leafy material
- laminated cardboard or wood
- 4 laminated ply pieces
- plymer clay
- dust mask
- plaster
- water
- mixing containers
- soapy water
- brush
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What you will need;
- soft plastic
- oven
- baking paper
- oven tray -chemical & heatproof gloves -resperator mask & cartridges
- plank of wood
- drill
- screws
- hanging wire
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Plaster is a very cheap and versatile material, use it to make as many moulds as you like! Seriously......go crazy. Here are some examples of how different colours and shapes can give you a fantastic piece to and on your wall.
To create a decorative plaster mold for soft plastics, you’ll need the following tools, hardware, and safety equipment. These items are grouped by category for clarity:
Tools
- Scissors
- Mixing stick
- Brush
- Spray adhesive
- Mixing containers
Hardware
- Laminated cardboard/wood
- Four laminated plywood pieces
- Polymer clay
- Plank of wood
- Drill and screws
Safety Equipment
- Dust mask
- Respirator mask and cartridges
- Chemical and heatproof gloves
This setup ensures safety and efficiency while working with plaster and heat-sensitive plastics.
Articles
- Pour Your Own: Making Soft Plastics - The Fisherman Magazine
- Surprisingly easy Method to make a 1 part Plaster Mold
Papers
Youtube
Opensource Designs
- Make a decorative plaster mould (soft plastics) - [filtered] Community
- HW #13 – Molding + Casting – Ryan Rockett - edu.tufts.sites
- Make a Two Part Reusable Mold Using Plaster - Instructables