Another Example of Creating the Plaster Negative

Plaster positive sealed with shellac
Plaster positive sealed with shellac. Mould box being built.
March, 2001
 
 
Building Mold Box
Building the mold box from 2 x 10.
March, 2001
 
 
Parting line
Building parting line frame.
March, 2001
 
 
Building parting line
Creating parting line with clay. Filling any undercuts.
March, 2001
 
 
Filling with Plaster
Filling mold box with plaster. I always seem to make a huge mess!
March, 2001
 
 
Flipping
Mold inverted...all clay and wood must be removed to cast second piece.
March, 2001
 
 
Second piece poured
Second piece of mold poured.
March, 2001
 
 
Jason with a Hammer
I have no idea why I am holding a rubber hammer.
March, 2001
 
 
Finished Plaster Negative
Finished Plaster Negative
March, 2001
 
 
Finished Plaster Negative
Finished Plaster Negative
March, 2001