Make a decorative plaster mould (soft plastics)
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Learn to create a decorative plaster mold for soft plastics in two steps. This guide will cover working with plaster followed by plastic.
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The initial task is to gather your materials:
- Scissors
- Mixing stick
- Liquid glue
- Spray adhesive
- Leafy material
- Laminated cardboard or wood
- Four laminated plywood pieces
- Polymer clay
- Dust mask
- Plaster
- Water
- Mixing containers
- Soapy water
- Brush
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Required Materials
- Soft plastic
- Oven
- Baking paper
- Oven tray
- Chemical and heatproof gloves
- Respirator mask and cartridges
- Plank of wood
- Drill
- Screws
- Hanging wire
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Plaster is an inexpensive and versatile material for making numerous molds. Here are examples of how varying colors and shapes can create exceptional wall pieces.
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