![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Unlike other types of gypsum, casting plaster is very pourable once mixed with water but sets quite suddenly, usually at somewhere between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on the particular variety. ‘Plaster-of-Paris’ can mean the powdered material, the finished work - or the art-form ‘casting plaster’ is just a more specific term for plaster-of-Paris while it is still just a powder, e.g. All the materials mentioned below are in the drop-down menu use the tabs below this table for more about the methods. Water/weather-resistant good impression capability extremely hard surface and very resistant to breakage, chipping, etc.Ĭasting work lends itself to improvisation both with materials and methods, and it is very satisfying to see a work-of-art evolve from what-starts- off-as just a powder or a liquid. Also marble/stone repair & restoration (cast or applied).Ī particularly strong plaster. Statues, figurines, water features, sculptures and all outdoor work. Moulds or casts requiring extreme durability, or where the finest possible detail is necessary, e.g in ceramics.Įxtremely dense surface Crystacast is one of the finest pottery plasters available Herculite Stone is very chip-resistant. Suitable for life-casting if painted, etc.ĭense hard surface large casts and projections may require the inclusion of mesh or fibre, etc.Ĭasts or moulds requiring durability but also extreme accuracy often used in engineering work, musical instruments, etc.ĭisplayware, giftware, chess pieces, etc., reusable moulds slower drying in slip moulds and slightly better definition than Herculite No.2, and much-favoured for life-casting work.ĭense hard surface very popular in exhibits, displayware and undecorated life-casting because of its whiteness. Longer drying time in slip moulds but greater detail. Sculptures and casts requiring durability, reusable moulds and items likely to be handled frequently. General casting, and any situation where faster setting is required despite its name, a popular general-purpose plaster. Artists' is stronger than Fine Casting plaster. General casting and moulding suitable for a wide range of artistic applications and most large objects and impression work also fibrous plasterwork, decorative mouldings, panels, etc.ĭecorative items, occasional moulds, impressions, models, etc. Portable objects, giftware, reusable moulds, life-castsĮngineering work requiring extreme accuracyįigurines, outdoor work, water features, restoration Art room/workshop casting & moulding, most large pieces ![]()
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