Learn how to make a decorative plaster mould to use for soft plastics. There are two parts to this process. Stay tuned to learn how to work with plaster and then plastic in a decorative way.
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Step 1 - Create your plaster mould
The first step is to collect your materials;
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scissors
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mixing stick
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liquid craft glue
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spray glue
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leafy material
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laminated cardboard or wood
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4 laminated ply pieces
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plymer clay
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dust mask
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plaster
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water
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mixing containers
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soapy water
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brush
Step 2 - Melt your plastic
What you will need;
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soft plastic
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oven
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baking paper
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oven tray
-chemical & heatproof gloves
-resperator mask & cartridges
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plank of wood
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drill
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screws
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hanging wire
Step 3 - Happy Melting!
Plaster is a very cheap and versatile material, use it to make as many moulds as you like! Seriously…go crazy. Here are some examples of how different colours and shapes can give you a fantastic piece to and on your wall.
