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Simon the Sculptor |
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(Click on an image or the text to view a larger picture) |
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The Body Moulding Process |
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Pose the model to make the best of their body. Cover the area to be moulded with vaseline. Then cover with 3 to5 layers of plaster bandage. About 1 hour per set and mould |
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Let the mould dry for about a week |
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Cover the mould with varnish, beeswax and mould release agent. 2 hours work spread over 2 days |
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Cover the mould with gelcoat resin and allow to set. 30 minutes work and lots of smell. |
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Fill the mould with 2 to 4 layers of glass fibre cloth with polyester resin - Allow to set. 1 hours work and more smells. |
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Remove the plaster bandage. 1 hours work and glazed knuckles. |
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Finish the body shell - this is the first impression, which can be used to make a permanent production mould. 2 hours work. |
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Attach the body shell to a board and fill in the holes (where the arms, legs, neck, etc were!) with wax This results in a solid "plug" that can be used to make a production mould. 2 hours work. |
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There are more photos and text to come on the following:
- Making the production mould - Casting the sculpture - Finishing the sculpture
watch this space!!
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