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updated mon 8 oct 01

 

iandol on sat 6 oct 01


Dear Jessamyn Sommers.

I use a white plasticine for my models for sprig moulds. Never any =
problem with separation when the plaster has set dead hard, provided =
there were no undercuts on the original model. Never even thought of =
using a parting compound.

I model my originals on six inch square white glazed bathroom tiles and =
slide a palette knife between the plaster and the mould to separate the =
two parts.

Have fun and best regards,

Ivor Lewis. Redhill, South Australia