Post #794275 by danlovestikis on Thu, Apr 4, 2019 9:10 AM

HopeChest I can't resist making something on my own from time to time. Thank you so much.

Hamo Thank you so much too.

I sure appreciate everyone who posts here. You all are responsible for keeping me working.

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If you have a Diver's Helmet from last year they are now rare because I will not be altering bowls into helmets any longer. It took far too much time and was risky. I have now made a blank sculpt to use and it can even be used for other designs which I will show in the future.

Here starts the mold making steps for the blank helmet.

We set up the garage and then we put the box together.

With the blocks in place I start to make a layer of clay. I will cover the piece of plaster at the bottom with clay. I just used that to save time.

This clay is how the mold piece will look after pouring so I make it smooth and with locks. You can now see the bottom piece covered with clay. I also add clay snakes up the box seams so that the liquid plaster will not leak out.

We mix dry plaster powder into water until the consistency is that of buttermilk.

Now it's time to pour it into the box. I want my mold to be at least two inches thick above the highest point of the sculpt.

Once it is hard I use a knife to carve in the details of the mold so I can find it in the future.

The box is removed.

More steps on my next post. Wendy

[ Edited by: danlovestikis 2019-04-05 08:14 ]