Best sealant for a plaster of paris ashtray so that the latex paint underneath does'nt burn?
I’m making ashtrays out of plaster of paris and painting them with latex paint. I need a sealant that is thick and can withstand the heat/burn of a cigarette being put out on it without burning through the sealant and ruining the paint. If you’ve got any ideas or experience please let me know what [...]
How do I waterproof plaster of paris?
I need to waterproof a mannequin constructed mainly of plaster of paris. I need to know what I can use, where I can get it, directions, and if available, approximate price.
How to get plaster of paris out of a plastic container, and how do you dispose it?
My dad made me use plaster of paris for my papier mache project. I told him that it was a bad Idea, but he wouldn’t listen. It hardened in the container almost as soon as I mixed it. It is stuck to the container, and it’s hard. It also says not to put it down [...]
What is the fastest way to dry a plaster of paris sculpture?
I have a small plaster of paris sculpture due for my class in 5 days, and I need it to dry very quickly so that I can sand it and turn it in on time. I have had the project in a plastic bag for a week now while I worked on it so that [...]