LOGAN OPLINGER on fri 15 feb 02
Combine canvas and plaster to make a durable, chip resistant, low dust wedging surface. More absorbant than just canvas, and easier to clean.
Make a wooden frame 3'x3' out of 2"x2" lumber, and 3" galvanized wall board screws.
Screw 3" galvanized wall board screws into the inside of the frame, spaced 4" to 6" apart.
Stretch wet, heavy canvas over one side of the frame in the same manner as for a painting canvas. Lay canvased frame on a flat, level table covered with plastic sheeting, canvas side down. If any canvas edges extend beyond the inside of the frame, cut the edges back so they will not get in the way when the frame is filled with plaster.
Fill the frame to the top with plaster, level off and allow to set completely. Mix more than enough plaster to fill the frame. Use excess to make plaster blocks for carving, plaster batts, etc.
TWO PEOPLE lift the plaster/canvas wedging board of of the table and stand it on edge, leaning against a wall where it can get plenty of air to dry.
Place dry plaster/canvas wedging board on low, sturdy table, canvas side up.
This wedging board makes less dust because the liquid plaster fills in the open spaces in the canvas between the plaster and canvas. The frame and the canvas keep plaster chips out of clay. The canvas is fixed to the plaster & won't wrinkle. The board is heavy enough not to slide around, yet can be easily lifted by two people.
Questions & comments expected and welcomed.
Good luck.
Logan Oplinger
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