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Frame on soaped melamine surface, seal outside edge with clay
Sealing edge
Center tile in frame
Brush soap or silicone spray over tile surface
Weigh plaster 1937 g
Add slowly to 1 quart of water, let sit for 2-3 minutes then stir slowly by hand breaking up clumps, not too fast you don't want air bubbles.
When plaster thickens to heavy cream feel slowly pour into frame
Fill frame
Tap table with rubber mallet to bring any air bubbles to surface
After plaster loses its sheen and has hardened some, invert and trim off any extra globs
Use knife or metal strip to bevel all edges
When tile starts to dry a bit, pry out and clean up mold edges
Finished mold, let dry completely before use
- #1pottery plaster
- Water
- 1x2 wood frame- mitered corners
- Mold soap or silicone spray
- Leatherhard clay tile
- Soft clay for collet
- Brush