Clay Molding with Plaster of Paris
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Keys in plaster |
Aim: To use clay and plaster of Paris bandage to make a mold of objects
Materials: Clay and roll of plaster of Paris bandage
Instructions:
- Roll out the clay
- Imprint an object or a hand firmly into the clay.
- Cut off strips of bandage and soak in water until soft.
- Put the Bandage on the imprint and press into the crevices
- Allow to dry over night
- When firm peel away clay to reveal the mold.
- clean the mold with water and a sponge.
- Paint mold with desired colours
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Gold Painted hand impression in plaster |
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Hand inprint |
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Circles imprinted in the clay |
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Hand Imprint in clay with plaster of Paris over it |
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Clay |
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Terracotta clay |
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Plaster of Paris bandage
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