Tag Archives: Mold Making
Plaster Gauze Masks
Plaster gauze mask-making was a project I offered every couple of years for many, many years as an art teacher. These were always SO much fun, and every time I was delighted with my students’ creativity, humor, problem-solving ability, insights, … Continue reading
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Tagged Art Education, Art Lesson Plan, Casting, George Segal, High School Art, Mask Making, Masks, Middle School Art, Mold Making, Plaster Gauze, Sculpture
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Plaster Cast Hands
We made the the first plaster cast hands using dental alginate as the mold-making material. I haven’t tried other products (which may or may not be more affordable), but was our method, from many years ago: A 32-ounce Styrofoam cup … Continue reading