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Plaster Molds. George Segal plaster sculptures of people!. George Segal. Plaster molds are made from an oil based clay called Plastilina. Since Plastilina is oil based it never dries out!. Perfect for carving and making sculptures. Sculptors sculpt (form) the object they want to cast .
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George Segal • plaster sculptures of people!
Plaster molds are made from an oil based clay called Plastilina
Sculptureis • three-dimensional artwork
You can view it • from all sides
The artist makes a wooden frame and puts the Plastilinasculpture in the wooden frame
After the plaster dries • The artist pulls the plaster away from the clay
This leaves a negative space- • A plaster Mold!
After making a mold • The artist can fill it with clay/other materials and re-use it many times
This is how doll heads are made !
If the artist uses only one side of the mold he is making a Bas-Relief
A bas-relief is when you can only see one side (for viewing) when the piece is completed
If the artist uses both sides of the mold he/she is making a Sculpture
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Steps:1. wedge clay2. flatten clay into a slab3. press clay into plaster mold4. pull clay away from plaster mold5. trim edges6. cover with plastic7. glaze using under glaze8. give to me for firing in kiln