Vaseline, $5 for 13 ounces at drugstores. What> Duplicated his homes architectural details with molds. Let it cure, remove the mold, and fill with plaster of paris. Plaster of Paris, $6.50 forĤ pounds Home Depot Vaseline and Caulk Photo by Ted Morrisonįor reproducing small details, coat the original with Vaseline, then cover it with a thick layer of 100 percent silicone sealant.
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When you install the cast detail, use joint compound to fill any gaps between it and the ceiling or wall. $2.30 for a can of three Kmart Plaster Photo by Kelley LosierĪfter coating the inside of the mold with release agent, fill with a thin, soupy mixture of Plaster of Paris and water. Pressing the object into the sand creates a mold for the Plaster of Paris to flow into. When casting a medallion, Kevin recommends placing one of these in the center hole so that it stays open. The kinetic sand provides you with a changeable mold. $2 at hardware stores Tennis Ball Photo by Kelley Losier Once you've brushed on the initial coat of MasterMold, build up thicker layers with this tool. $2 at hardware stores Putty Knife Photo by Kelley Losier Master-Mold, $54 per quart Abatron PaintbrushĪpply everything from the release agent to the mold paste with an inexpensive natural-bristle brush. To support the molds after they dried, he set them in wood frames filled with plaster. Kevin used Abatron's two-part MasterMold to create reusable rubber molds of his originals. $19 per quart Abatron Mold Paste Photo by Kelley Losier Let dry, then prep the piece with this coating so that you can easily remove the mold once it hardens. Peel off old layers of paint from the original ornament after soaking it in warm water. $8 for 100 Amazon Release Agent Photo by Kelley Losier Wear these to protect your hands from goopy substances that can be difficult to wash off. Here, find out what he used to prep the originals, create molds, and cast perfect copies so that you can do the same.
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Hoping to match those details throughout his house, Kevin taught himself how to reproduce the prized pieces. He was thrilled that some of the original plaster corbels and ceiling medallions on the first floor of his crumbling 1877 brick townhouse had survived. It's no secret that TOH readers have a weakness for restoring antique architecture-and Kevin Shale is no exception. What> Duplicated his home's architectural details with molds Silicone Mold Making Kit, Resin Epoxy Casting, Food Safe, Strong, Tear Resistant, Platinum Rubber, Plaster Casting, Candle Making, 3D Silicone Molds, 1:1 ratio, Fast Cure, Translucent 8.8 lbs (140 oz) 437. Reproduce Period Details With Plaster Photo by Brian Henn
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