Mold slumping hand prints

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DClutter
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Joined: Thu Jun 12, 2003 10:43 am
Location: Bakersfield, California

Mold slumping hand prints

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I am trying to make a mold for slumping of my sister and her soon to be husband's hand print. I tried a cement mold last night, but it didn't hold the hand print well. I would like to try a plaster mold but I don't know the ratio of plaster to silca. Can anyone help me. Is there a better way of doing this?
Deb
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Amy Schleif-Mohr
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Location: Milwaukee

Post by Amy Schleif-Mohr »

What about clay?

I have used Raku clay on many occasions for molds.

It's easy and cheap.

Amy
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Jerry

Handprint

Post by Jerry »

Plaster to Silica, 1:1

Jerry
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