http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm Learn How To Plaster Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:28:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm/comment-page-1#comment-10 Ric K Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:20:59 +0000 http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm#comment-10 You can get it from www.orthotape.com just buy the padding and plaster and stockinette<br><b>References : </b><br> You can get it from
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just buy the padding and plaster and stockinette
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]]> http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm/comment-page-1#comment-9 Shinibunny<3 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:06:59 +0000 http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm#comment-9 im not sure what kind of plaster you should use, cos in my sculpture class, we just use plaster. no specific one. you can always use a glove as a mold to cast a shape of you hand.<br><b>References : </b><br> im not sure what kind of plaster you should use, cos in my sculpture class, we just use plaster. no specific one. you can always use a glove as a mold to cast a shape of you hand.
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]]> http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm/comment-page-1#comment-8 gr8rt1 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:35:59 +0000 http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm#comment-8 get a make a mold kit<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.dickblick.com/zz335/34/ get a make a mold kit
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]]> http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm/comment-page-1#comment-7 tigris Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:05:59 +0000 http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm#comment-7 with plaster you only want to use plaster bandages not solid plaster as the latter will get hot and can burn you. The plaster in plaster bandages is not as thick, so won't produce as much heat. You can get plaster bandages in some art supply places as well as in medical supply places. If you just want to make a mold of your hand I would recommend using alginate (dental supply or art stores), should be about $10 for a pound. First play around with small amounts so you know what it does. Mix enough to fill a large soft drink bottle as high as you want your mold. Stick your hand inside the alginate, don't move for about 3-5 mins, then it should be set. Gently remove your hand - alginate is like jello, so it is flexible. It needs to be used soon after you made the mold as like jello it changes shape when it dries out. You could pour plaster into it. The drawback of alginate is that you only get one cast out of your mold. The advantage is that it is nontoxic, safe and produces great surface detail.<br><b>References : </b><br> with plaster you only want to use plaster bandages not solid plaster as the latter will get hot and can burn you. The plaster in plaster bandages is not as thick, so won’t produce as much heat. You can get plaster bandages in some art supply places as well as in medical supply places.
If you just want to make a mold of your hand I would recommend using alginate (dental supply or art stores), should be about $10 for a pound. First play around with small amounts so you know what it does. Mix enough to fill a large soft drink bottle as high as you want your mold. Stick your hand inside the alginate, don’t move for about 3-5 mins, then it should be set. Gently remove your hand – alginate is like jello, so it is flexible. It needs to be used soon after you made the mold as like jello it changes shape when it dries out. You could pour plaster into it. The drawback of alginate is that you only get one cast out of your mold. The advantage is that it is nontoxic, safe and produces great surface detail.
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]]> http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm/comment-page-1#comment-6 Juan J Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:28:59 +0000 http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm#comment-6 use vaseline or petroleum jelly anything thats not watter based and kinda oily and thick, make sure you get the little hairs well covered (ouch!) i know they sell kits on some hobby stores or some artsy stores and they are not too expensive, probably about 20 to 30 bucks, w all u need, if u dont find them plaster of paris will work but it will get hot when it dryes, not too hot but mee, u can do a two part mold too, just get a box, a shoe box may do, and have some help, fill it till half and then put in half your hand, dont let the plaster go over your hand, whait till it dryes and put some more release agent arround the entire thing (the top of the plaster thats dry too, very important,) keep ur hand there dont be excesive as it will increase the curing time,then pour some more plaster on top make sure u are well lubed, let that dry, and u have a two piece mold, separete get hand out, lube the two pieces, put them toghether u can use tape or rubber bands, fill the hole tru the wrist hole thats left, let it dry and then separate it carefully and there u have it ta ta! dont mix the plaster untill u are about to use it, ull need help to do this good luck<br><b>References : </b><br> use vaseline or petroleum jelly anything thats not watter based and kinda oily and thick, make sure you get the little hairs well covered (ouch!) i know they sell kits on some hobby stores or some artsy stores and they are not too expensive, probably about 20 to 30 bucks, w all u need, if u dont find them plaster of paris will work but it will get hot when it dryes, not too hot but mee, u can do a two part mold too, just get a box, a shoe box may do, and have some help, fill it till half and then put in half your hand, dont let the plaster go over your hand, whait till it dryes and put some more release agent arround the entire thing (the top of the plaster thats dry too, very important,) keep ur hand there dont be excesive as it will increase the curing time,then pour some more plaster on top make sure u are well lubed, let that dry, and u have a two piece mold, separete get hand out, lube the two pieces, put them toghether u can use tape or rubber bands, fill the hole tru the wrist hole thats left, let it dry and then separate it carefully and there u have it ta ta!
dont mix the plaster untill u are about to use it, ull need help to do this
good luck
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]]> http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm/comment-page-1#comment-5 mysticjane2z Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:18:59 +0000 http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm#comment-5 In my sculpture class, we learned the use of plaster tape. You make sure whatever you wish to use has some oil on it (Your hand and arm ) if you wish. You then moisten the tape and wrap it around your arm and hand to the desired thickness. I would say at least one half an inch and let it dry. Then cut it off and patch where you cut it then sand. A full service art store should carry the tape. One girl got best of show by wrapping another girl who was pregnant from her neck to right above her legs. This would provide you with the basic sculpture. The molding of it is another subject which I dont have any knowledge. This type of plaster is plaster of Paris which WILL come off your skin and is inexpensive.<br><b>References : </b><br>A sculpture class I took In my sculpture class, we learned the use of plaster tape. You make sure whatever you wish to use has some oil on it (Your hand and arm ) if you wish. You then moisten the tape and wrap it around your arm and hand to the desired thickness. I would say at least one half an inch and let it dry. Then cut it off and patch where you cut it then sand. A full service art store should carry the tape. One girl got best of show by wrapping another girl who was pregnant from her neck to right above her legs. This would provide you with the basic sculpture. The molding of it is another subject which I dont have any knowledge. This type of plaster is plaster of Paris which WILL come off your skin and is inexpensive.
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]]> http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm/comment-page-1#comment-4 paige Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:54:59 +0000 http://www.howtoplaster.net/how-to-plaster/how-do-i-make-a-plaster-cast-of-my-hand-or-arm#comment-4 do not put plaster on your skin. it will not come off!<br><b>References : </b><br> do not put plaster on your skin. it will not come off!
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