Collection: Mould Making & Plaster
Channel your creativity with Art to Art’s range of plaster & moulding craft supplies. The easy-to-use formula is designed for casting, moulding, sculpting, and carving. Choose from trusted brands including Mont Marte, Glass coat and Barnes. Shop plaster craft supplies online at Art to Art for same day dispatch Australia-wide.
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Pinkysil Fast Set Silicone
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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"}]}]}]}
