Maui Tiki Ceramics - by TikiRob - Other Crafts

M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on Thu, Mar 31, 2016 12:45 PM On 2016-03-31 12:30, tiki dan wrote: I wouldn't let the sculpt dry completely. We like to call it "Leather hard". They will be hard enough to cast but not bone dry and brittle. Is there a way to keep it from drying out too quickly, or to keep it damp for an extended period without messing up the details? Otherwise I guess I will just make sure to have some plaster ready to go. Keep it in a plastic bag in a cool dark place (no sun) when you aren't actively working on it. it will be good. I sometimes spray mine with a spray bottle or put a damp rag in the bag with the sculpt. Good luck, Post progress photos!

On 2016-03-31 12:30, tiki dan wrote:

I wouldn't let the sculpt dry completely. We like to call it "Leather hard". They will be hard enough to cast but not bone dry and brittle.

Is there a way to keep it from drying out too quickly, or to keep it damp for an extended period without messing up the details? Otherwise I guess I will just make sure to have some plaster ready to go.

Keep it in a plastic bag in a cool dark place (no sun) when you aren't actively working on it. it will be good. I sometimes spray mine with a spray bottle or put a damp rag in the bag with the sculpt.

Good luck, Post progress photos!

Post #761787 by MauiTiki on Thu, Mar 31, 2016 12:45 PM