How To Make Plaster Molding
Watch this extended video of an artist hand making a custom plaster moulding design for his dining room ceiling.
How to make plaster molding. Scoop the mixture into the molds and let it dry for at least a few days. Once all the water is added start stirring the mix with a spoon or spatula 2 x research source if you re worried about dried plaster sticking to your utensils use a. A kiln and wheel lit the spark to do my part and make my mark. Mix your plaster to an even consistency with as little clumps as possible.
Warm water works best to help speed up the process. Pour the water over the flour as evenly as you can. With glue the mixture will naturally be very thin. The larger the mold the longer it will take for the glue to dry all the way through.
Recorded on april 11 2011 using a flip video camera. Press the pedal watch it spin. In this demo occ instructor alan paulson is showing how to make a plaster mold for mass producing ceramic pieces. Porcelain of course i force the colors in now lets begin.
Use either a microwave or a stove to heat the water to the correct temperature 1 x research sourcestep 2 combine the water with 2 cups 256 g of flour in a mixing bowl. The demo shows a mold being made for a 6 x6. Cone it open not too thin. Spoon or pour it into the molds and let it dry for several days.
Your fill line will be the thickness of the crown moulding. Mix plaster of paris and pour a little in the mould. Step 1 heat 1 cup 240 ml to 100 f 38 c.