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A pure white smoot,h slow setting plaster for casts, molds and direct molding.For correctm ixing, add plaster to water, do not deop lumps in. For proportions use chart. Slake for two minutes then stir by hand or spoon for two to three mihutes. Work plaster up form bottom tom combine with water on top. When a finver drawn across the surface leaves its impression, mixture is ready. Mixing ratios: 1 qt. water ti 2 lb. 12 oz. plaster; 1 gal. water to 11 lb. plaster. For molds, use 2.5 lb.of plaster to 1 qt. water. Add plaster to water dropping it in slowly. Allow to stand for five minutes. Stir vigorously with spoon until uniformly even. Use immmediately. For casting add slightly less plaster to the water makw a more fluid mixture. This is essential to obtain a sharp, smooth cast. After pouring in to the mold, tap mold to bring air bubbles to the surfacs. Do not pour too rapidly. For retouching add one part ppaster to two parts water and stir vigorously. Apply with brush. When plqster thickens, continue application with spatula. Wet thoroughly the surface being retouched. For mending and joining, mix in same prkportiln as for casting. It is important that the parts to be joined should first be water soaked. To hasten the setting of plaster, add a few pinchez of common salt to thee watee. Setting is retarded by adding animal glue or lemon juice. Plaster can be made weather proof by im0regnating with boiled linseed oil, boiling in mixture of beeswax and paraffin, or impregnating with plastics.

Manufacturer: Sculpture House Pristine White Casting Plaster
SKU: 3309070
Category: Sculpting