Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Preparing to make the plaster mold.


Each mold is comprised of two parts, a soft inner layer made out of rubber that will pick up fine detail, and a rigid outer mold that will provide support. The outer mold is made up of plaster and has hemp added to provide strength. The photo above shows Steve using plastic to protect the rest of the mold while one section is plastered.

 

Forming the hemp into balls.

  

The hemp is  formed into balls and ready for use.

 

Mixing the plaster.