How Do You Make A Plaster Waste Mold?
Molds, or negative templates of existing objects, are often used by artists to create copies of their sculpted work. A mold can be made for a solid object or for an object made in soft practice clay like plasticine, so that a more permanent copy can be kept. Also, some artists make molds so that they can distribute their work in multiples. To make a plaster waste mold for your sculpture project, follow the instructions in this article. Coat your finished clay sculpture with Krylon Crystal Clear or another clear sealing agent, so that you get the smoothest possible surface and will have an easier time removing the soft clay from the mold. If you are working from a hard sculpture or wish to save your original sculpture, coat the sculpture in Vaseline or a release agent instead, so that the mold does not stick. Let the coat dry. Place your sculpture in a protected workspace, with all surfaces covered. Mark out a center line running from the base of the sculpture, to the top and back down
