Plaster of Paris Answers
process and materials needed to make plaster of paris moulds of baby hands/feet etc?
Q. i'm also wanting to know about what you would need to make the little plaster replicas I have seen at outrageous prices of little new born baby hands and feet etc. from what I know there is some sort of medium you mix first that sets fairly fast yet is soft/pliable enough to make a mold of the hand or foot of baby without too much hassle. i'm assuming then is when you would use the plaster of paris?
Asked by sehz - Sun Aug 16 08:13:47 2009 - Sculpture - 2 Answers - Comments
A. a lot of craft stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby have kits you can buy. For what they contain they are overpriced too, but it's the easiest for you as it come with instructions. Though check whether it only make foot and handprints or actual replicas. You might also want to check that they have them in stock.
Answered by tigrillen - Mon Aug 17 10:47:28 2009
Q. i'm also wanting to know about what you would need to make the little plaster replicas I have seen at outrageous prices of little new born baby hands and feet etc. from what I know there is some sort of medium you mix first that sets fairly fast yet is soft/pliable enough to make a mold of the hand or foot of baby without too much hassle. i'm assuming then is when you would use the plaster of paris?
Asked by sehz - Sun Aug 16 08:13:47 2009 - Sculpture - 2 Answers - Comments
A. a lot of craft stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby have kits you can buy. For what they contain they are overpriced too, but it's the easiest for you as it come with instructions. Though check whether it only make foot and handprints or actual replicas. You might also want to check that they have them in stock.
Answered by tigrillen - Mon Aug 17 10:47:28 2009
What are the best materials to use for colouring Plaster of Paris?
Q. I want the actual plaster to be coloured, not just the surface, but I want it to still be as strong.
Asked by One Wiseman - Tue Sep 30 08:38:17 2008 - Sculpture - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. powder pigment
Answered by weepingannual - Tue Sep 30 12:44:07 2008
Q. I want the actual plaster to be coloured, not just the surface, but I want it to still be as strong.
Asked by One Wiseman - Tue Sep 30 08:38:17 2008 - Sculpture - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. powder pigment
Answered by weepingannual - Tue Sep 30 12:44:07 2008
what are the materials in making plaster of paris?
Q. u.s.standard
Asked by cardinal sol - Mon Mar 8 07:27:13 2010 - Engineering - 3 Answers - Comments
Q. u.s.standard
Asked by cardinal sol - Mon Mar 8 07:27:13 2010 - Engineering - 3 Answers - Comments
How can I make 3-2-1 Penguins from plaster of paris or some other material?
Q. They must be small, no taller than 4 inches at most. I have paint but need to know how to mold them.
Asked by carolberrett - Thu Feb 8 07:32:48 2007 - Hobbies & Crafts - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Plaster will work you could also use Resin It's more of a Plastic mat'l Try www.smooth-on.com
Answered by mdlbldrmatt135 - Thu Feb 8 10:17:28 2007
Q. They must be small, no taller than 4 inches at most. I have paint but need to know how to mold them.
Asked by carolberrett - Thu Feb 8 07:32:48 2007 - Hobbies & Crafts - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Plaster will work you could also use Resin It's more of a Plastic mat'l Try www.smooth-on.com
Answered by mdlbldrmatt135 - Thu Feb 8 10:17:28 2007
now that sulfur and calcium were found in margos handwraps should he be suspended for life?
Q. plaster of paris material was identified at the lab in margaritos handwraps.
Asked by kabal5055 - Fri Mar 27 16:04:30 2009 - Boxing - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Well in 1983 Luis Resto beat Billy Collins Jr by points and shortly after it was found that he used plaster of paris and was banned for life and billy collins received permanent damage and eventually died 9 months after...The Margarito situation Is a bit different because margarito was caught before he went into the ring and there is no real proof that he did use plaster of paris against his other opponents..But its up to the California commission, However if margarito would of been caught with loaded gloves after the fight he would be in jail rite now...me myself i think he should be banned for good because its hard to believe that he would try to use plaster of paris against a fighter like mosley who he was the heavy favorite and not try… [cont.]
Answered by JorgeLok - Sat Mar 28 01:31:02 2009
Q. plaster of paris material was identified at the lab in margaritos handwraps.
Asked by kabal5055 - Fri Mar 27 16:04:30 2009 - Boxing - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Well in 1983 Luis Resto beat Billy Collins Jr by points and shortly after it was found that he used plaster of paris and was banned for life and billy collins received permanent damage and eventually died 9 months after...The Margarito situation Is a bit different because margarito was caught before he went into the ring and there is no real proof that he did use plaster of paris against his other opponents..But its up to the California commission, However if margarito would of been caught with loaded gloves after the fight he would be in jail rite now...me myself i think he should be banned for good because its hard to believe that he would try to use plaster of paris against a fighter like mosley who he was the heavy favorite and not try… [cont.]
Answered by JorgeLok - Sat Mar 28 01:31:02 2009
What is the Electric Resistance of Plaster of Paris?
Q. What is the Electric Resistance of Plaster of Paris? I am building a Marx HV Generator and I want to make resistors to use and I thought Plaster of paris would be a good material to use as a resistor I am not going over 200,000 volts or so it will hold up I know that, but but how much resistance is there Alot of water in there is the whole idea isn't it? that is why I chose it 1st If it burns it will go out when i take power away 2nd It will not because it is solid and there will be enough to dissipate heat well with all that water
Asked by digitgen - Thu Feb 16 14:02:24 2006 - Physics - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Well, gypsum is a good insulator. Its resistance would depend on what impurities (such as moisture) were present in it. If you are planning on using this with high voltage, you should be more concerned with the dielectric breakdown voltage than the resistance. This is the voltage at which a material that is normally an insulator will begin to permit electricity to arc through it. Check the link below for more information.
Answered by radon360 - Thu Feb 16 15:45:22 2006
Q. What is the Electric Resistance of Plaster of Paris? I am building a Marx HV Generator and I want to make resistors to use and I thought Plaster of paris would be a good material to use as a resistor I am not going over 200,000 volts or so it will hold up I know that, but but how much resistance is there Alot of water in there is the whole idea isn't it? that is why I chose it 1st If it burns it will go out when i take power away 2nd It will not because it is solid and there will be enough to dissipate heat well with all that water
Asked by digitgen - Thu Feb 16 14:02:24 2006 - Physics - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Well, gypsum is a good insulator. Its resistance would depend on what impurities (such as moisture) were present in it. If you are planning on using this with high voltage, you should be more concerned with the dielectric breakdown voltage than the resistance. This is the voltage at which a material that is normally an insulator will begin to permit electricity to arc through it. Check the link below for more information.
Answered by radon360 - Thu Feb 16 15:45:22 2006
What acid will dissove plaster of paris?
Q. I would like to make a plaster of paris model of a marine microbe that will be dissolved by acid over a period of about 3 days. 1) Will plaster of paris disolve in acid? 2) Is there another easily mouldable material that I could use instead?? 3) What acid could I use? (vinegar? kettle descaler? something stronger?) Any advice from anyone who's done a simlar thing would be great!
Asked by DAN H - Mon Dec 24 14:40:51 2007 - Hobbies & Crafts - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Hi: yes acid will dissolved plaster of paris, any acid will work but for your safety, use vinegar also be aware that it will give off a gas. So use the app-orate safety equipment when doing this
Answered by iroc70 - Tue Dec 25 22:12:24 2007
Q. I would like to make a plaster of paris model of a marine microbe that will be dissolved by acid over a period of about 3 days. 1) Will plaster of paris disolve in acid? 2) Is there another easily mouldable material that I could use instead?? 3) What acid could I use? (vinegar? kettle descaler? something stronger?) Any advice from anyone who's done a simlar thing would be great!
Asked by DAN H - Mon Dec 24 14:40:51 2007 - Hobbies & Crafts - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Hi: yes acid will dissolved plaster of paris, any acid will work but for your safety, use vinegar also be aware that it will give off a gas. So use the app-orate safety equipment when doing this
Answered by iroc70 - Tue Dec 25 22:12:24 2007
How can I make Molds for figures out of plaster of paris.?
Q. I want to make a mold for this figure www.kidrobot.com/munny I know how but what I dont know is what materials to use so that Its cheap and easy and any tricks. I I was thinking I need to make a boxthen fill it with plaster of paris and dip my original in it. let it harden then saw it symetrically down the middle. But I dont know what materials to use so that it wont stick and so forth. any help.
Asked by durableart - Mon Aug 21 21:01:10 2006 - Sculpture - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Moldmaking isn't all that easy if you have arms etc that will not "saw in half" all that easily. Below is a website with some techniques which you may be able to modify somewhat. Vaseline makes a good "mold release" when using plaster of paris... hard not to chuckle when writing this after reading the post above, though... Good luck.
Answered by joyfulpaints - Tue Aug 22 00:59:34 2006
Q. I want to make a mold for this figure www.kidrobot.com/munny I know how but what I dont know is what materials to use so that Its cheap and easy and any tricks. I I was thinking I need to make a boxthen fill it with plaster of paris and dip my original in it. let it harden then saw it symetrically down the middle. But I dont know what materials to use so that it wont stick and so forth. any help.
Asked by durableart - Mon Aug 21 21:01:10 2006 - Sculpture - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Moldmaking isn't all that easy if you have arms etc that will not "saw in half" all that easily. Below is a website with some techniques which you may be able to modify somewhat. Vaseline makes a good "mold release" when using plaster of paris... hard not to chuckle when writing this after reading the post above, though... Good luck.
Answered by joyfulpaints - Tue Aug 22 00:59:34 2006
For painting plaster of paris mould, what paint is suggested?
Q. I have prepared a plaster of paris mold, it has very fine texture in it. without loosing this texture, I want to paint it in bronze/silver glossy colour. what type of paint, medium, gloss material is suggested?
Asked by - Fri Apr 3 06:17:58 2009 - Sculpture - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Plaster of paris is very porous. You may want to seal it first. A good sealer is watered down pva glue, 3 to 1. After that you can use either acrylic or spray paint. For silver or bronze metallic color spray paint would be easier. Then use an acrylic sealer over the top. Make sure that each coat dries really well before applying the next. I'm not sure how fine the texture is that you're speaking of, but keep the coatings very light. Maybe test a spot on the bottom or somewhere out of sight to make sure it's what you want first. Good Luck!
Answered by - Fri Apr 3 13:43:47 2009
Q. I have prepared a plaster of paris mold, it has very fine texture in it. without loosing this texture, I want to paint it in bronze/silver glossy colour. what type of paint, medium, gloss material is suggested?
Asked by - Fri Apr 3 06:17:58 2009 - Sculpture - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Plaster of paris is very porous. You may want to seal it first. A good sealer is watered down pva glue, 3 to 1. After that you can use either acrylic or spray paint. For silver or bronze metallic color spray paint would be easier. Then use an acrylic sealer over the top. Make sure that each coat dries really well before applying the next. I'm not sure how fine the texture is that you're speaking of, but keep the coatings very light. Maybe test a spot on the bottom or somewhere out of sight to make sure it's what you want first. Good Luck!
Answered by - Fri Apr 3 13:43:47 2009
Plaster of Paris, how can i make it stronger?
Q. I would like to make a plaster copy of something, but I need it to be stronger and tougher like hydrocal/hydrostone material. (almost resin-like). Is there anything I can do to achieve this with stuff from around the house???
Asked by stevelonelyguy74 - Fri May 9 17:06:13 2008 - Hobbies & Crafts - 1 Answers - Comments
A. I have heard that you can add some pva glue (like elmer's) to it, and that it may help. You can also try to mix it up a bit thicker. You won't get resin-like results. Po P is one of the weakest casting materials out there, and with it as your base, you won't get far. If your project is a serious one, go get (at least) the hydrocal/stone. I do a lot of work with similar stuff for my hobbies. One of the sites I frequent is Hirst Arts.com. There is a TON of info there...check it out, and visit the forum page there. A lady that is a vendor for the "good stuff" is cindy...I think her company is Clint Sales. You can do a web search for that and find her site...also lots of good info there. Good luck with your project.
Answered by Voice_Of_Reason - Fri May 9 17:13:08 2008
Q. I would like to make a plaster copy of something, but I need it to be stronger and tougher like hydrocal/hydrostone material. (almost resin-like). Is there anything I can do to achieve this with stuff from around the house???
Asked by stevelonelyguy74 - Fri May 9 17:06:13 2008 - Hobbies & Crafts - 1 Answers - Comments
A. I have heard that you can add some pva glue (like elmer's) to it, and that it may help. You can also try to mix it up a bit thicker. You won't get resin-like results. Po P is one of the weakest casting materials out there, and with it as your base, you won't get far. If your project is a serious one, go get (at least) the hydrocal/stone. I do a lot of work with similar stuff for my hobbies. One of the sites I frequent is Hirst Arts.com. There is a TON of info there...check it out, and visit the forum page there. A lady that is a vendor for the "good stuff" is cindy...I think her company is Clint Sales. You can do a web search for that and find her site...also lots of good info there. Good luck with your project.
Answered by Voice_Of_Reason - Fri May 9 17:13:08 2008
please tell me some chemical or material who helps to dissolve solid for of plaster of paris(gyepsum)?
Q. i want to open my main drain pipe of building which is blocked by plaster of pairs . labour wash hands while they are doing job of gyepsum ceiling. no they finished there work but i am in problem now.
Asked by - Wed Apr 8 07:28:52 2009 - Chemistry - 6 Answers - Comments
A. Dissolving gypsum is not an easy task. The solubility of gypsum is listed as partly soluble but it will take a long time to dissolve the material from a drain pipe. First, is the drain completely stopped up? If it is, you can try a vinegar solution to help soften the gypsum and then use a snake to clear our a section of the drain. It would seem to me that the majority of the plug would be in the trap. If this is so then replacing the trap should take care of the problem. I would caution you about using harsh chemicals like hydrochloric acid because it can cause you harm and it will harm the pipes and the environment. Maybe the workers could clean their hands and equipment in buckets of water and then dump the water outside or down the… [cont.]
Answered by Robert D - Wed Apr 8 09:14:33 2009
Q. i want to open my main drain pipe of building which is blocked by plaster of pairs . labour wash hands while they are doing job of gyepsum ceiling. no they finished there work but i am in problem now.
Asked by - Wed Apr 8 07:28:52 2009 - Chemistry - 6 Answers - Comments
A. Dissolving gypsum is not an easy task. The solubility of gypsum is listed as partly soluble but it will take a long time to dissolve the material from a drain pipe. First, is the drain completely stopped up? If it is, you can try a vinegar solution to help soften the gypsum and then use a snake to clear our a section of the drain. It would seem to me that the majority of the plug would be in the trap. If this is so then replacing the trap should take care of the problem. I would caution you about using harsh chemicals like hydrochloric acid because it can cause you harm and it will harm the pipes and the environment. Maybe the workers could clean their hands and equipment in buckets of water and then dump the water outside or down the… [cont.]
Answered by Robert D - Wed Apr 8 09:14:33 2009
I really need some science help!! please help me out if you can. Thank you?
Q. I am suppose to make a fossil for a project for my online biology class. But the problem is I dont have the extra money to go buy the materials and my mom refuses to help me out whats so ever so I can either get an F from my mom not caring or try to get some help... These are the instructions: im not asking you do the project just for your opinion. Material: Plaster of Paris Water Aluminum foil Medium size shell (at least 3 inches) Note: if you don't have a shell, use another similar object. Check with your instructor if you are not sure what to use. Procedure: Part I: The Mold 1.Make a "bowl" out of a sheet of aluminum foil, about 2-3 inches deep and 8 inches across. 2.Mix Plaster of Paris and fill the bowl about 1/2 of the way… [cont.]
Asked by - Sat Sep 18 13:20:19 2010 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments
A. 1. bones, seeds (like nuts), teeth 2. a mold makes an impression like a footprint, a cast keeps the shape of the original object 3. a cast gives more information because it shows all the dimensions of the object
Answered by Ted H - Wed Sep 22 02:11:55 2010
Q. I am suppose to make a fossil for a project for my online biology class. But the problem is I dont have the extra money to go buy the materials and my mom refuses to help me out whats so ever so I can either get an F from my mom not caring or try to get some help... These are the instructions: im not asking you do the project just for your opinion. Material: Plaster of Paris Water Aluminum foil Medium size shell (at least 3 inches) Note: if you don't have a shell, use another similar object. Check with your instructor if you are not sure what to use. Procedure: Part I: The Mold 1.Make a "bowl" out of a sheet of aluminum foil, about 2-3 inches deep and 8 inches across. 2.Mix Plaster of Paris and fill the bowl about 1/2 of the way… [cont.]
Asked by - Sat Sep 18 13:20:19 2010 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments
A. 1. bones, seeds (like nuts), teeth 2. a mold makes an impression like a footprint, a cast keeps the shape of the original object 3. a cast gives more information because it shows all the dimensions of the object
Answered by Ted H - Wed Sep 22 02:11:55 2010
Please help on science project!!!?
Q. I am suppose to make a fossil for a project for my online biology class. But the problem is I dont have the extra money to go buy the materials and my mom refuses to help me out whats so ever so I can either get an F from my mom not caring or try to get some help... All i need is your opinion on the 3 questions at the bottom!!! These are the instructions: im not asking you do the project just for your opinion. Material: Plaster of Paris Water Aluminum foil Medium size shell (at least 3 inches) Note: if you don't have a shell, use another similar object. Check with your instructor if you are not sure what to use. Procedure: Part I: The Mold 1.Make a "bowl" out of a sheet of aluminum foil, about 2-3 inches deep and 8 inches across.… [cont.]
Asked by - Sat Sep 18 13:58:53 2010 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Well, just from imagining it... 1. Chicken bones, shrimp, an egg, a leaf maybe. 2. The mold forms a hollowed-out shape from the shell, just like when you make a footprint on the sand. The cast is the opposite, the reverse of the mold. It looks like a copy of the shell. 3. No, the mold and cast does not give you more information about the shell because it only gives you one side of the shell. Other than that, they both hold about the same information about the shell. They are just the opposite of the other. However, the cast gives you a better sense of what the shell looks like. Once harden and removed, it looks like a copy of the shell itself. With the cast, it's easier to get a sense of how thick it is and how much it rises off the… [cont.]
Answered by - Sat Sep 18 15:02:30 2010
Q. I am suppose to make a fossil for a project for my online biology class. But the problem is I dont have the extra money to go buy the materials and my mom refuses to help me out whats so ever so I can either get an F from my mom not caring or try to get some help... All i need is your opinion on the 3 questions at the bottom!!! These are the instructions: im not asking you do the project just for your opinion. Material: Plaster of Paris Water Aluminum foil Medium size shell (at least 3 inches) Note: if you don't have a shell, use another similar object. Check with your instructor if you are not sure what to use. Procedure: Part I: The Mold 1.Make a "bowl" out of a sheet of aluminum foil, about 2-3 inches deep and 8 inches across.… [cont.]
Asked by - Sat Sep 18 13:58:53 2010 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Well, just from imagining it... 1. Chicken bones, shrimp, an egg, a leaf maybe. 2. The mold forms a hollowed-out shape from the shell, just like when you make a footprint on the sand. The cast is the opposite, the reverse of the mold. It looks like a copy of the shell. 3. No, the mold and cast does not give you more information about the shell because it only gives you one side of the shell. Other than that, they both hold about the same information about the shell. They are just the opposite of the other. However, the cast gives you a better sense of what the shell looks like. Once harden and removed, it looks like a copy of the shell itself. With the cast, it's easier to get a sense of how thick it is and how much it rises off the… [cont.]
Answered by - Sat Sep 18 15:02:30 2010
Moulds for plaster of paris?
Q. I want to make a sculpture from plaster of paris although I am not sure what material to use as the mould around it so that when it comes to plaster of paris stage I can just pour it in, anyone got any ideas?
Asked by Chesney - Sat Aug 23 17:51:10 2008 - Sculpture - 1 Answers - Comments
A. You can use either latex, alginate or preferably a two part cold cure rubber available from sculpture suppliers. Depending on the size and intricacy of your original model (from which you cast) you can make a solid block of alginate and then cut the model from this leaving a hollow for the plaster to be poured. I prefer the method of coating the model in a thinner coat of silicone rubber before building an outer shell of plaster and scrim (or plaster and fabric) as this will later hold the rubber in perfect position to prevent warping. The only thing to consider with this are seam lines to enable you to take the mouild apart giving you access to the poured plaster model without damaging in in the removing process. This process is also good… [cont.]
Answered by Maia3000 - Sat Aug 23 20:10:12 2008
Q. I want to make a sculpture from plaster of paris although I am not sure what material to use as the mould around it so that when it comes to plaster of paris stage I can just pour it in, anyone got any ideas?
Asked by Chesney - Sat Aug 23 17:51:10 2008 - Sculpture - 1 Answers - Comments
A. You can use either latex, alginate or preferably a two part cold cure rubber available from sculpture suppliers. Depending on the size and intricacy of your original model (from which you cast) you can make a solid block of alginate and then cut the model from this leaving a hollow for the plaster to be poured. I prefer the method of coating the model in a thinner coat of silicone rubber before building an outer shell of plaster and scrim (or plaster and fabric) as this will later hold the rubber in perfect position to prevent warping. The only thing to consider with this are seam lines to enable you to take the mouild apart giving you access to the poured plaster model without damaging in in the removing process. This process is also good… [cont.]
Answered by Maia3000 - Sat Aug 23 20:10:12 2008
What materials can you use for molding at home?
Q. I was wanting to know if anyone could tell me what materials I could use to make molds of different things around the house and things like maybe my kids hand prints. I talking about something along the lines of Plaster of Paris but something everyone has around the house.
Asked by Brian P - Sun Dec 14 23:34:02 2008 - Sculpture - 5 Answers - Comments
A. alginate is a great non-toxic mold making rubber. it's what they use in the dentist's office for teeth molds. Resilpom is an excellent product you can order from sculpt . com that is even easier to use, though more expensive. plaster isn't so great, as it heats up while curing, and will trap your arm hairs hopelessly.
Answered by weepingannual - Mon Dec 15 14:33:26 2008
Q. I was wanting to know if anyone could tell me what materials I could use to make molds of different things around the house and things like maybe my kids hand prints. I talking about something along the lines of Plaster of Paris but something everyone has around the house.
Asked by Brian P - Sun Dec 14 23:34:02 2008 - Sculpture - 5 Answers - Comments
A. alginate is a great non-toxic mold making rubber. it's what they use in the dentist's office for teeth molds. Resilpom is an excellent product you can order from sculpt . com that is even easier to use, though more expensive. plaster isn't so great, as it heats up while curing, and will trap your arm hairs hopelessly.
Answered by weepingannual - Mon Dec 15 14:33:26 2008
i need science help!!! pleaseee.?
Q. Paleontologists, geologists, biologists, and others use the fossil record to learn about the past history of the Earth. Using this knowledge, we have gained an understanding of geologic processes that continue today, biodiversity past and present, species extinction, past and present climates, oceans, and atmospheres among others. In this activity you will compare a fossil mold and cast. Material: Plaster of Paris Water Aluminum foil Medium size shell (at least 3 inches) Note: if you don't have a shell, use another similar object. Check with your instructor if you are not sure what to use. Procedure: Part I: The Mold Make a "bowl" out of a sheet of aluminum foil, about 2-3 inches deep and 8 inches across. Mix Plaster of Paris and… [cont.]
Asked by emily n - Tue Jan 27 15:12:46 2009 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments
A. 1. I would say the cast is a better indication of a real image because a mold is like looking at the object from the inside. A cast is like looking at the object from the outside. 2. Other organic materials that would be good for this activity in my opinion would be a tooth or jawbone, and a jointed part of the body like an elbow or wrist or knee so you can see how the parts moved together. Good luck :)
Answered by Katie R - Tue Jan 27 15:25:47 2009
Q. Paleontologists, geologists, biologists, and others use the fossil record to learn about the past history of the Earth. Using this knowledge, we have gained an understanding of geologic processes that continue today, biodiversity past and present, species extinction, past and present climates, oceans, and atmospheres among others. In this activity you will compare a fossil mold and cast. Material: Plaster of Paris Water Aluminum foil Medium size shell (at least 3 inches) Note: if you don't have a shell, use another similar object. Check with your instructor if you are not sure what to use. Procedure: Part I: The Mold Make a "bowl" out of a sheet of aluminum foil, about 2-3 inches deep and 8 inches across. Mix Plaster of Paris and… [cont.]
Asked by emily n - Tue Jan 27 15:12:46 2009 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments
A. 1. I would say the cast is a better indication of a real image because a mold is like looking at the object from the inside. A cast is like looking at the object from the outside. 2. Other organic materials that would be good for this activity in my opinion would be a tooth or jawbone, and a jointed part of the body like an elbow or wrist or knee so you can see how the parts moved together. Good luck :)
Answered by Katie R - Tue Jan 27 15:25:47 2009
What other types of organic (parts of living things) objects would be good to use in the activity?
Q. Since my teacher won't email me back. This is an online biology class, and I cannot figure out what three organic things I could use for the activity. I don't not have a shell anywhere in my house so it's frustrating, and walmart doesn't sell them. Here are my activity instructions... What 3 other objects could I use? In this activity you will compare a fossil mold and cast. Material: Plaster of Paris Water Aluminum foil Medium size shell (at least 3 inches) Note: if you don't have a shell, use another similar object. Check with your instructor if you are not sure what to use. Procedure: Part I: The Mold Make a "bowl" out of a sheet of aluminum foil, about 2-3 inches deep and 8 inches across. Mix Plaster of Paris and fill the… [cont.]
Asked by g - Sat Dec 18 16:44:28 2010 - Biology - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Hi. I'm an importer of specimen seashells for collectors, and also one of the moderators of this website: If you like, I'll be glad to send you some shells free of charge that you can use for your project. Just ok it with your parents and send me a shipping address. Otherwise you could use a chicken bone or something like that.
Answered by PaulCyp - Sat Dec 18 17:10:10 2010
Q. Since my teacher won't email me back. This is an online biology class, and I cannot figure out what three organic things I could use for the activity. I don't not have a shell anywhere in my house so it's frustrating, and walmart doesn't sell them. Here are my activity instructions... What 3 other objects could I use? In this activity you will compare a fossil mold and cast. Material: Plaster of Paris Water Aluminum foil Medium size shell (at least 3 inches) Note: if you don't have a shell, use another similar object. Check with your instructor if you are not sure what to use. Procedure: Part I: The Mold Make a "bowl" out of a sheet of aluminum foil, about 2-3 inches deep and 8 inches across. Mix Plaster of Paris and fill the… [cont.]
Asked by g - Sat Dec 18 16:44:28 2010 - Biology - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Hi. I'm an importer of specimen seashells for collectors, and also one of the moderators of this website: If you like, I'll be glad to send you some shells free of charge that you can use for your project. Just ok it with your parents and send me a shipping address. Otherwise you could use a chicken bone or something like that.
Answered by PaulCyp - Sat Dec 18 17:10:10 2010
Mixed media on canvas. Plaster of Paris?
Q. Afternoon I would like to experiment with painting in a similar style to Amanda Dagg (ebay artist). She lists her materials as acrylic and mixed media. Her work is very textural and I was wondering if anyone had any experience of working in this way. How can I achieve a similar look? My best guess is plaster of paris that is painted. I am guessing that I could apply the plaster of paris directly to the canvas, allow it to dry, prime with acrylic primer, then paint. I would appreciate your input on this! Thank you. Links to the type of finish I would like to achieve:
Asked by Llenni - Thu May 14 07:19:12 2009 - Painting - 2 Answers - Comments
A. You can buy "heavy body" acrylic paint at most art stores which is designed to stand up like what you're talking about. You can also mix a thickener, like plaster of paris, into your gesso to make it thicker and able to behave three-dimensionally. Puff-paint for fabric also sometimes has a nice body and dimensionality. It looks to me like the artist in question is just using really thick gesso and pouring it onto her canvas. Your best bet is to just experiment with some different ideas and see what you come up with. Good Luck! Rose
Answered by - Fri May 15 01:36:24 2009
Q. Afternoon I would like to experiment with painting in a similar style to Amanda Dagg (ebay artist). She lists her materials as acrylic and mixed media. Her work is very textural and I was wondering if anyone had any experience of working in this way. How can I achieve a similar look? My best guess is plaster of paris that is painted. I am guessing that I could apply the plaster of paris directly to the canvas, allow it to dry, prime with acrylic primer, then paint. I would appreciate your input on this! Thank you. Links to the type of finish I would like to achieve:
Asked by Llenni - Thu May 14 07:19:12 2009 - Painting - 2 Answers - Comments
A. You can buy "heavy body" acrylic paint at most art stores which is designed to stand up like what you're talking about. You can also mix a thickener, like plaster of paris, into your gesso to make it thicker and able to behave three-dimensionally. Puff-paint for fabric also sometimes has a nice body and dimensionality. It looks to me like the artist in question is just using really thick gesso and pouring it onto her canvas. Your best bet is to just experiment with some different ideas and see what you come up with. Good Luck! Rose
Answered by - Fri May 15 01:36:24 2009
What materials should I use to make a custom airsoft mask?
Q. I'm looking into making my own airsoft mask. I was thinking of using plaster of paris to get a good base so it will fit my face just right. Then making several layers of epoxy fiberglass resin so it could resist getting hit. Any ideas on how to add/alter my "recipe?" Also, what kind of paint should I use.
Asked by bloodfangzero - Mon Feb 1 02:37:43 2010 - Other - Outdoor Recreation - 2 Answers - Comments
A. I would Highly suggest not making your own. Because of the fact that you will not really know how much it will handle. Plus the masks can be bought very cheap.
Answered by - Wed Feb 3 12:46:47 2010
Q. I'm looking into making my own airsoft mask. I was thinking of using plaster of paris to get a good base so it will fit my face just right. Then making several layers of epoxy fiberglass resin so it could resist getting hit. Any ideas on how to add/alter my "recipe?" Also, what kind of paint should I use.
Asked by bloodfangzero - Mon Feb 1 02:37:43 2010 - Other - Outdoor Recreation - 2 Answers - Comments
A. I would Highly suggest not making your own. Because of the fact that you will not really know how much it will handle. Plus the masks can be bought very cheap.
Answered by - Wed Feb 3 12:46:47 2010
Anyone have any ideas on what materials to build it out of?
Q. Hey I am building a model of a colosseum for my schools big structure project and im in need for some good hints on the building materials. No styrofoam and i've already come up with clay and plaster of paris so any more?
Asked by Alex - Sun Jan 4 18:27:05 2009 - Hobbies & Crafts - 1 Answers - Comments
A. use a wire armature ...paper mache and for a smooth pool like finish and detailing the columns, "paper clay"
Answered by Samantha A - Sun Jan 4 19:04:45 2009
Q. Hey I am building a model of a colosseum for my schools big structure project and im in need for some good hints on the building materials. No styrofoam and i've already come up with clay and plaster of paris so any more?
Asked by Alex - Sun Jan 4 18:27:05 2009 - Hobbies & Crafts - 1 Answers - Comments
A. use a wire armature ...paper mache and for a smooth pool like finish and detailing the columns, "paper clay"
Answered by Samantha A - Sun Jan 4 19:04:45 2009
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