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Making a model of your teeth is a short process that can be completed in less than an hour. Using dental alginate and plaster, you can create a perfect model of your teeth and gums, either for...
A mold of your child's feet can be a prized keepsake. Making a mold of your baby's feet requires two sets of hands. According to Casting Gifts, one person will need to hold the baby and the other...
The medieval period in European history has long been a favored subject for model makers. Medieval homes for the peasantry during the late medieval period are enjoyable models to create because...
Plaster is one of the best materials for making models. It sets quickly and adheres well to itself, which helps you to build a model in layers. Plaster can be used with other materials, such as...
Alginate will make a positive plaster mold with fine detail. The process (or something very similar to it) is also used by dentists to make casts of the human mouth for dental appliances. When...
Sand casting is the use of sand to make a mold for an object. An impression is made in sand, and the casting material is poured into the impression. The casting material is then allowed to set,...
Plaster moulds are the easiest and cheapest of all moulds. They are also the heaviest and most fragile. There are two basic ways of making them. The method described here is to use plaster bandage...
Canvas mache is just like the French art of paper mache, however, instead of using strips of paper you use strips of canvas. You can use canvas mache to make a number of durable sculptures,...
If there is an interest in ancient Egyptian culture in your household, then you'll want to learn about the pyramids of Egypt. An excellent learning project for the family is to build a pyramid...