Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 11:28:11 EST
Subject: Re: PUPT: molding paper mache


Brently: 

I've used moulage for such things. Very good results and it's reusable. Which 
is a good thing because it's rather costly. Museums use it for reproductions, 
etc. Great also for life masks as a base for dance and other performance face 
gear. 
Not sure about the moisture factor here. Depends on what your heads are 
painted with. I always do a "mother mold" over it using plaster bandages 
instead of plaster to maintain the fidelity.  It's quicker.  
Pour must be made soon after casting as moulage (and alginate, I think) 
distort as the moisture leaves it. Keep it in a zip lock bag to hold in the 
moisture. Extends the casting time slightly. 
Available at most good art supply stores. Sculpture House in NYC sells it. 

Hope this helps. 

Fred Thompson




In a message dated 3/5/02 11:09:08 AM, brentlymd-AT-black-hole.com writes:

<< Question -- I've made several pieces in paper mache that I did not mold

while in the clay stage.  Now, I want to reproduce them and I'm looking for

ideas on what materials I could use to make a good mold.  I'm considering

using silicone or even alginate, and then doing an ultra cal positive.  A

few considerations are that the material must be soft so I can peel it

around some tricky under-cuts, and that it can't be as wet as plaster or

gypsum cement.  Any ideas?  Thanks in advance.


Brently >>



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