I've made a figure out of paper mache and would like to turn it into a latex mold/mould so as to cast multiple plaster figures.
Will the liquid latex damage the paper mache? Will this work? Has anybody tried it?
2007-11-23 07:47:08 · 5 answers · asked by Steve 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Sculpture
Use the, "The... shellac, which will... leave a waterproof finish."
But not the, "You may wish to apply a thin coat of Pam or vaseline to help release." They are oil based and therefore bad for latex and rubber. Instead, use some spray silicone.
2007-11-24 15:31:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jina S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The traditional is shellac, which will coat the paper and leave a waterproof finish. You may wish to apply a thin coat of Pam or vaseline to help release. I have not done paper mache, but I have done a lot of latex copying off of other materials like natural wood surfaces and latex stick gloriously without treatment.
2007-11-24 12:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Primer can take a long time to dry, but it should eventually harden again. Use your hair dryer to help it dry faster, or set it next to a fan for a couple of more hours, 2 hours really wasn't enough.
2016-05-25 03:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by diana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may work, although I've not tried it . I would suggest spraying it first with a clear sealer.
2007-11-24 01:54:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
bambi is right...seal it well before trying to make a mould from it.
2007-11-24 10:15:24 · answer #5 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋