Moldmaking

Catalog description

Offers instruction in learning to create plaster molds in varying degrees of complexity for handbuilding and slipcasting projects. Discusses the history of molds as well as plaster as a material, its makeup and usage. Covers at least three variations of molds, extruder/platter molds, shell molds and drain cast part molds and produces objects with each method. All techniques can be utilized for creating prototypes. The processes introduced are valuable additions to all art work including sculpture, ceramics, product design, and other areas.