How Do You Remove Plaster From Sculptures?
You are an artist and if are like every artist you are your own worst critic. You want your work to be absolutely perfect. Sculpting is one of those artistic endeavors that allows you the ability to self-edit fairly flawlessly. Sculptures are notorious for leaving behind excess plaster which, to you, can be an eye sore. This article will show you to remove that excess plaster without causing harm to your work. Once your sculpture is cool and removed from the mold use your brush to remove excess dust and plaster remnant. Look over your sculpture closely and identify any bumps, grooves or pooled plaster. Using your file slowly grate it across the excess pools and using your hand or towel remove the plaster dust. Repeat Step 3 until the area is smooth and level with the area it is around. When handling grooves or davits use sanding paper or a dremel sander (depending on the location) to sand the area until it is uniform with the surrounding area. Remember to continuously wipe away the exc
