Where to Find Plaster Molds

Plaster figurines can make charming gifts.

Plaster moldings, figurines and garden ornaments can look appealing. Making your own can be even more rewarding. All you need is plaster and a reusable mold. Molds for plaster are easily obtained.

Considerations

With a reusable plaster mold, you can make several decorative items from the same mold, instead of buying each one individually. You can also paint, color or varnish your homemade items to suit your individual tastes. Care must be taken when working with plaster, however, as it can irritate delicate tissues.

Vendors

For small decorative objects, molds can be bought from art and craft stores. Toy stores often sell molds for plaster, generally for cartoon characters or similar. For large items, a do-it-yourself store or gardening supply store might sell suitable molds. Ask the staff at your store for expert advice.

Types

Some vendors offer molds for a range of different purposes, for small decorative items and larger ones such as garden ornaments. Some stores supply dual-use molds: small molds for plaster and other substances such as soap and larger molds for concrete as well as plaster items. You can also make your own molds from silicone and other materials.

References

• Craftideas.info: Free Craft Instructions: Make Plaster of Paris Casting
• Princeton University Environmental Health and Safety: Art Safety Training Guide
• Mold Creations: Ornamental Molds for Concrete, Plaster and Soap:
• Paint-Sculpt.com: Silicone Mold Making

Resources

• Craft Site Directory