How Do You Make Molds For Plaster Statues?
Making copies of existing objects is done with an old technique, one that is easily performed by any hobbyist at home. Plaster is a versatile material in this process, used in both mold making and casting. You can make plaster copies of a statue or statue model by creating a two-part plaster mold, then pouring liquid plaster into the hardened mold. When the plaster dries and the mold is separated, you will have a perfect copy of your statue model. Place your plaster or clay statue model in a clean, well-protected working area. If you are working from a ceramic or metal model, coat the model with a mold release agent. If you are working with a clay model, coat the model with Krylon Crystal Clear or another clear sealer. Let the model dry before continuing. Find your model’s dividing line, from one side of the base to the other, and build up a thin wall of modeling clay over the line so that your model statue is divided into two equal halves. Make the wall several inches tall, or at leas
