How Do You Paint Plaster Figurines And Wall Hangings?
As a child, I fondly remember my Mom making plaster figures and painting them as a hobby. She was a master painter and piano player as well. If you are looking for a great hobby, then learning to paint plaster figures, statues and wall hangings, is a fun way to add an artistic flair to your home, while enjoying a great hobby as well. Plaster art figures are available already pre made from your local art store, or hobby shop. There are endless plaster wall hangings, animal figures of all sizes, vases, etc. that are made of high-quality plaster that does not have to be fired in a kiln. That is the greatest quality of plaster; it is a water-setting, powdered ceramic that can be cold cast molded into your own mold design, or into a pre-formed mold. It never has to be fired in a kiln, thus lending itself to easier painting and work ability. Since it does not have to be fired in a kiln, you can use a much wider array of paints, textures and media to style it. One of my favorite methods of pa