Collection: Mould Making & Plaster

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Art to Art’s variety of "},{"type":"text","value":"casting and moulding supplies","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" includes:"}]},{"type":"list","listType":"unordered","children":[{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Plaster of Paris","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – High-strength, fast-set"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Plaster Cloth","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – For masks, body casts"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Pinkysil Silicone Putty","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Fast-set, food-safe moulds"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Silicone Moulding Compounds","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Liquid & putty"}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"The "},{"type":"text","value":"high-strength formula","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" creates durable artworks that last a lifetime. With "},{"type":"text","value":"fast drying properties","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", finish projects quickly! Once dry, "},{"type":"text","value":"plaster","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" can be "},{"type":"text","value":"carved","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"sanded","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", and coloured with artist paints, gesso, or varnish."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Safety Tip:","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" Never mix plaster with hands — use modelling tools or spatulas to avoid skin irritation."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Buy "},{"type":"text","value":"mould making supplies","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" online now and get same day dispatch. Looking for more? We also have polymer clay and air dry clay."}]},{"type":"heading","level":3,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Use Plaster of Paris for Crafts"}]},{"type":"list","listType":"ordered","children":[{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Pour "},{"type":"text","value":"1 cup plaster","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" into a mixing bowl"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Add "},{"type":"text","value":"2¾ cups water","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" slowly"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Mix to "},{"type":"text","value":"pancake batter consistency","bold":true}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Sprinkle plaster on top — if it doesn’t sink, it’s ready"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Pour into "},{"type":"text","value":"non-porous moulds","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" (plastic, wax paper, foam)"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Let "},{"type":"text","value":"air dry 20–30 mins","bold":true}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Demould & finish — sand, carve, paint!"}]}]},{"type":"heading","level":3,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Use Silicone Mould Putty"}]},{"type":"list","listType":"ordered","children":[{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Equal parts "},{"type":"text","value":"A + B","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" — knead 1–2 mins until uniform colour"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Press around object — "},{"type":"text","value":"5–7 min working time","bold":true}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Cure at room temp — "},{"type":"text","value":"20–30 mins","bold":true}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Demould — reusable, food-safe, captures fine detail\nPerfect for "},{"type":"text","value":"plaster","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"resin","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"wax","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"chocolate","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"soap","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"clay","bold":true}]}]},{"type":"heading","level":3,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Mould Making & Plaster FAQs"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How do you use Plaster of Paris for crafts?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nFollow the "},{"type":"text","value":"1:2.75 plaster-to-water ratio","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":". Mix to pancake batter, pour into non-porous moulds, air dry "},{"type":"text","value":"20–30 mins","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":". Sand, carve, paint with acrylics or oils."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How do you use silicone mould putty?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nKnead equal parts "},{"type":"text","value":"A + B","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" until uniform. Press around object — sets in "},{"type":"text","value":"20–30 mins","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":". Food-safe, reusable, captures fine detail. Ideal for "},{"type":"text","value":"resin","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"plaster","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"wax","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"chocolate","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"soap","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What do you use for plaster art?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nWe stock: "},{"type":"text","value":"Plaster of Paris","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"plaster cloth","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"Pinkysil silicone","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"putty","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"moulds","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":". Use sculpting tools for mixing/carving, paints, brushes, gesso, varnish."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Is plaster of Paris waterproof?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nNo — seal with "},{"type":"text","value":"spray varnish","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" or "},{"type":"text","value":"resin","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" for water resistance. Indoor use recommended."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I reuse silicone moulds?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nYes — "},{"type":"text","value":"Pinkysil","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" and silicone putty are "},{"type":"text","value":"durable, reusable","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", and release cleanly with "},{"type":"text","value":"mould release spray","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" or powder."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How long does plaster take to dry?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Touch-dry:","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" 20–30 mins\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Full cure:","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" 24–48 hrs\nThicker casts take longer — avoid sealed containers."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Is plaster safe for kids?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nYes — "},{"type":"text","value":"non-toxic","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" when dry. Supervise mixing (wear gloves). Avoid inhalation — mix in ventilated area."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I paint plaster before it’s fully dry?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nNo — wait "},{"type":"text","value":"24 hrs","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":". Damp plaster causes paint to bubble or peel."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What’s the difference between plaster cloth and Plaster of Paris?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Plaster cloth","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" — pre-impregnated gauze for masks, body casts.\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Plaster of Paris","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" — powder for pouring into moulds, sculpting."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How do I prevent air bubbles in plaster?","bold":true}]},{"type":"list","listType":"unordered","children":[{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Mix slowly"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Tap mould gently"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Use "},{"type":"text","value":"vibration","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" (table or tool)"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Pour in thin stream"}]}]}]}