Mould Making Extravaganza

For the Transitions project we were advised by Geoff to use plaster moulds to get our waxes rather then Gelflex as they keep their shape, giving you a truer wax. I wholeheartedly agree with this but mostly because I think Gelflex is greasy and disgusting. If you've never experienced it before just think what your school Plaster-Scene draw was like.. Exactly.

When my plaster mould was completely dry I soaked it in water until the bubbles stopped- wax won't stick to wet plaster.

Timing wax shells (3 minutes).

Plunging the mould into cold water releases the wax shell, this is then neatened up- or if it is too messy just remelted.

Wax shell is stuck to a glass board.

Cottling up. Is that even a word? Who knows?!

Pour the plaster into the walls. Not on the table, floor or your shoes.

Neaten edges and remove clay.

Steam out the wax and thoroughly clean the mould. 

Now to just repeat until there are enough moulds! Surprisingly I actually quite enjoy doing this, I think maybe because it's so repetitive and I have gotten good at making them quite quickly. Small successes and all..