plastermold
A plastermold, also called a plaster mold, is a gypsum casting mold made from plaster of Paris used to reproduce a form in ceramics, sculpture, or metalworking. Plaster’s fine grain and porous structure enable high-detail reproduction and rapid setting, making plastermolds well suited for short runs and prototyping. In ceramics, they are commonly built in two halves around a master model to create a removable cavity.
Construction involves preparing the model, applying a release agent, and applying multiple coats of plaster to
Applications include slip casting and press molding in ceramic practice; in metal casting, plastermolds are used
History and scope: Plastermold techniques have a long history in decorative arts, sculpture, and early industrial