Making plaster molds

Whether you're looking for a one-time project, a new hobby, or a new way to express yourself as an artist, plaster molds can be great for art projects. From figurines to tableware to wall hangings, they can provide molds to make for fun...

Plaster is the base for art projects such as papier mache, modeling projects and sculptures. Though versatile, commercial plaster isn’t safe for children and pets that may breathe it or accidentally get it in their mouths. A nontoxic, cost-effective alternative is flour plaster.

Slipcasting is a fantastic process. It can be a convenient way to produce complex pieces faster and more consistently than would be possible with any other making process. However, the amount of effort and knowledge needed to get to the point where it’s quick and convenient is huge. It’s simultaneou

Preserve memories and make this heart-warming DIY project idea today! It's super easy to make and the process takes only a few minutes.

Kids and adults will love these plaster of paris crafts. Learn how to pour your own plaster designs using plaster moulds.

Plaster is the base for art projects such as papier mache, modeling projects and sculptures. Though versatile, commercial plaster isn’t safe for children and pets that may breathe it or accidentally get it in their mouths. A nontoxic, cost-effective alternative is flour plaster.

The following is a copy of an introduction I've put together to go in the Methods/- mouldmaking&casting section, for people who have never done any mouldmaking or casting before but would like to try. It describes the basic processes, lists all that is needed, but above all encourages starting simple! I may add to it or improve it over time. Photo Astrid Baerndal…

Kenny Sing on Instagram: "Here’s how I create rubber mother molds for ceramic slip casting plaster mold parts. In this case I’m using a 3d printed master mold, but the master mold can be made out of anything, commonly plaster. This rubber mold can then be used over and over again to produce the many plaster mold parts I’ll need for slip casting production. This process pulls from the generously documented and shared mold making methods of @hammerlyceramics and @vantiki. #moldmaking…

See how to make your own molds using two basic ingredients you probably have at home already.

Once the prototype is ready, it is time to make a mould. When making plaster molds, one of the biggest tricks is figuring out the number of parts to cast. Some molds are made with four parts: a bot…