Plaster Mold Making & Some Ceramics - Other Crafts

B Bowana Tiki Socialite La Mesa, CA Joined: Nov 10, 2006 Posts: 1183	B Bowana Posted posted on Thu, May 29, 2008 9:00 PM Clarita, I always let my castings dry for a few weeks, but if the weather is damp wait a little longer. They will feel dry to the touch when ready. Any further insight on that, Sir Babs (or anyone else)? If you've got one casting thicker than the other, it will take a little longer to dry. Other than that it's okay. You must have left the slip in the mold for a longer period of time before pouring it out. The longer it's in, the thicker the casting. Again, don't be too concerned about making a pretty mold. Concentrate on a functional one first. They will get prettier as you get more experience. Since both of you (Clarita and Mike) were able to get successful castings, you are already ahead of the game. Your grades: MadDog A+ Clarita A+ Advance to the front of the class and receive your graduation with honors! :) Bowana

Clarita, I always let my castings dry for a few weeks, but if the weather is damp wait a little longer. They will feel dry to the touch when ready. Any further insight on that, Sir Babs (or anyone else)? If you've got one casting thicker than the other, it will take a little longer to dry. Other than that it's okay. You must have left the slip in the mold for a longer period of time before pouring it out. The longer it's in, the thicker the casting.

Again, don't be too concerned about making a pretty mold. Concentrate on a functional one first. They will get prettier as you get more experience. Since both of you (Clarita and Mike) were able to get successful castings, you are already ahead of the game.

Your grades:
MadDog A+
Clarita A+

Advance to the front of the class and receive your graduation with honors! :)

Bowana

Post #383417 by Bowana on Thu, May 29, 2008 9:00 PM