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MARAGON - ARTS  & CRAFTS
MARAGON - ARTS  & CRAFTS
Casting, Modelling & Sculpting Materials
Casting, Modelling & Sculpting Materials


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Also known as plaster-of Paris... Belly cast kits, pregnancy moulds, tummy and breast moulds, plaster-of-paris bandaging belly mask for a mum-to-be... DIY Home kits for casting.. plaster veil for belly bumps casting... torso, tummy and chest.. life-casting and body moulds... baby bump... impression for belly casting..... BBC/OU Open2.net - Body & Mind - Cast yourself instructions on how to make a plaster casts'. BBC/OU AccessArt - Casting and Construction The Casting and Construction Interactive Online Workshop shows you how to cast various shapes in fine casting plaster by making clay moulds. AccessArt Semafor
belly casts, life-casting for a mum-to-be, pregnancy moulds
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Sculptors Tools, Modelling Materials, Studio Equipment. Prestia Casting Plaster. A fast-setting general purpose plaster, used for making moulds or casting of articles where hardness of setting is not important
Homecrafts
art and craft materials from online shop Casting Plaster Mixed with water to a creamy consistency it is an ideal plaster. Gnomes are popular casting moulds...
reference articles: Working with plaster for modelling purposes, fine casting plaster is probably best... RTV silicone and Latex, 1kg packs at craft shops to 25kg bags... £0.49/kg, 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 10kg, 25kg... Model Making Casting Plaster ideal for general casting, case moulds and carving. Fine Casting Plaster is suitable for fibrous plasterwork including cornices Welsh Lime
Maragon Casting Plasters
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Useful Links
Building Conservation Group
Uses and techniques for fibrous work and plaster-of-paris in buildings
Wikipedia Encyclopedia Comprehensive articles on origins and uses of gypsum plasters
Clay & Plaster Craft
Information, tips and hints on casting and mould making.
Casting kits
Life casting kits, alginate moulding kits, statuette- and statue-making etc.
Plaster-of-Paris
A Range Of
Casting Plasters
Modelling Materials
Clay, Plasticine, Etc.
Accessories
Modroc, Fabrics,
Mould Materials, Etc.
Life-Cast Kits &
Body-Mould Kits
Plaster-of-Paris
A Range Of
Casting Plasters
Modelling Materials
Clay, Plasticine, Etc.
Accessories
Modroc, Fabrics,
Mould Materials, Etc.
Life-Cast Kits &
Body-Mould Kits
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Below is an application guide for the craft plasters we stock. Note that there is normally some latitude and overlap in the optimum plaster for a particular project, and the density and absorption characteristics of a plaster can often be adjusted with a small change to the water:powder ratio.
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Fine Casting Plus
Artists' Plaster
General casting work; light plasters for a wide range of artistic, decorative and commercial applications. Rapid drying in slip-moulds. Models, decorative items, mouldings, impressions, etc. Large items may need a framework or armature, etc.
Dental Plaster General casting, life-casts and any situation where faster setting is required. A slightly stronger plaster than either of the above products, and with a much shorter set time.
Herculite No.2
Crystacal R
Sculptures and casts requiring durability, pottery moulds, giftware and items likely to be handled frequently. Dense hard surface; larger pieces and projections may require the inclusion of fibrous, wire or rod reinforcement.
Crystacast
Herculite Stone
Moulds or casts requiring extreme durability, or where the finest possible detail is necessary, e.g in ceramics. Extremely dense surface;Crystacast is the finest potters plaster; Herculite Stone is very chip-resistant.
Cassini's Outdoor Outdoor sculpture and garden statuary, water features, etc. (Also marble & limestone restoration). Water- & weather-resistant; dense surface; high impact resistance; reinforcement not usually required.
These plasters are manufactured as a fine, soft, white powder .Mixinga wide tolerance for Artists' grade (typically 1:2-2.5 water:powder by weight). Although fluidity is very similar... a ratio of approximately 1:3 As with all gypsums, traditional plaster-of-paris will eventually deteriorate in water... permanent immersion.
Shelf Life (All types) Recommended use within 12 months to 3 years for dense plasters
plaster-of paris bandage cheapest alginate.... chromatic or dental alginate... lowest price modroc.. mod-roc the proper plaster or gypsum cement fresh and mixed properly. "Plaster of Paris" is not suitable for ceramic applications; it lacks strength, hardness, and is extremely absorbent. The shelf-life of plasters is usually 6 months. P.O.P bandaging It must be kept dry, preferably in a sealed container off the floor and away from external walls. Not usually suitable for out of doors... objects in water such as ponds and fountains. very fine plasters and pick up detail very well. Modroc or mod roc,... low reticulation good plaster flow. Weather resistance and resistance to frost or intense sunlight or heat,...
Casting Plaster ideal for general casting, case moulds and carving. Fine Casting Plaster is suitable for fibrous plasterwork including cornices, . Working With Plaster for modelling purposes, fine casting plaster is probably best and this can be bought in anything from 1kg packs at craft shops to 25kg bags at builders' merchants ... art and craft materials online shop Casting Plaster Fine casting plaster 10kg bag. Mixing skip a flexible recycled mixing skip which is ideal for mixing plaster. 25 litre art and craft materials from Homecrafts Direct online shopCasting Plaster Mixed with water to a creamy consistency it is an ideal plaster ... Gnome the most popular of all casting moulds. ... Casting and Construction The Casting and Construction Interactive Online Workshop shows you how to cast various shapes in fine casting plaster by making clay moulds. ...Sculptors Tools, Modelling Materials, Studio Equipment - Prestia Casting Plaster. A fast setting general purpose plaster, used for making moulds or casting of articles where hardness of setting is not important.. Cast yourself body casts instructions on how to make a plaster cast building materials - plasters - gyproc - casoprano - rawl - modern plasters such as fine casting plaster but fibrous techniques using more traditional materials..
Plaster-Of-Paris & Artists' Casting Plaster, Waterproof Cassini's ...waterproof plaster-of paris exterior plaster repairs for outdoor statues, sculptures, ... Prices include VAT. Normal delivery 2 working days. ..plastic resin castings type of filler in it. "wood resin", "cold-cast resin", "cold-cast bronze", "imitation stone", "marble resin", "indoor/outdoor resin", "cast marble", "bonded marble", "bonded bronze", etc. etc. bonded plaster marble bonded resin or resin bonded marble Modelling from Art Discount. Art & Craft supplies at discount prices Use Dry Mix Plaster of Paris for hobbies, crafts & some DIY. Full instructions given on each tub. Our Price: £4.99 Modelling Materials for sale Plaster Of Paris 1kg. Quality plaster of paris ideal for use with casting moulds. Mix with water to a fine consistency pour ... Plaster Of Paris 10Kg Dental plaster, use for making lightweight casts which do not need to be as modelling materials, fimo sets, modelling tools. Ideal for hobby craft and childrens plaster of paris models
both having very high dimensional stability and excellent impression capability:- Artists' fine white plaster-of-paris/casting plaster A traditional plaster suitable for all standard conditions of moulding, sculpting and fine impression work. Cassini's waterproof casting plaster (cassinite) water and moisture, or where exposure to frost is anticipated.
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belly cast, tummy and chest moulds, pregant casting for belly and breast accessories techniques and instructions, guides and prices  mum-to-be casting and moulds, tummy and chest moulds, pregant casting for belly and breast busy, accessories techniques and instructions, guides and prices  Casting moulding modelling, Plaster-of-Paris, clay & accessories techniques and instructions, guides  Plaster of paris guidance techniques and instructions and mixing guide  Life casts, body moulds pregnant belly bump casts, mum-to-be and kids plaster of paris foot and hand print kits  Mum-to-be belly cast body moulds pregnant belly bump casts  Waterproof Plaster-of-paris  Plaster Casts  Waterproof Plaster, waterproof plaster-of-Paris  modroc plaster-of-paris bandage  alginate & chromatic dental alginate supplies  Latex & liquid latex supplies and brush-on or dip application  Silicone & RTV silicone rubber supplies  Plasters & Damp proofing  Plasters & Waterproofing  Semafor
belly casts, life-casting for mums to be, pregnancy moulds
Waterproof plaster-of-paris  Resins & Plasters  Casting Plaster & Resins  Plaster & Ceramic Glossary  Life casts, body moulds, pregnant casts, mum-to-be and kids plaster of paris kits  Casting moulding modelling, Plaster-of-Paris, clay & accessories techniques and instructions, guides  Plaster of paris guidance techniques and instructions and mixing guide  Modroc plaster bandage, Pre-coated Casting Plaster-of-paris  Alginate impression material for life casts, chromatic dental, plaster moulds  Plaster Casts  Plasters & Damp proofing  Plasters & Waterproofing 
Clays Decorating Slip Casting Slip Glazes Brush-on Glazes Colours Onglaze Colours Precious Metal Lustres Medias Raw Materials Powdered Raw Clays Grogs Frits Opacifiers Oxides Brushes Making Tools Workshop Tools Wheels & Equipment Kiln Kiln Spares Plasters Plaster Moulds FINE CASTING - FINE CASTING PLUS Mixing Ratio: 100/70 A basic casting plaster. slight pink or grey shading. Of medium hardness; it can be easily carved and turned. May be used for simple ceramic moulds. Vicat setting time: 12-30 minutes. HERCULITE 2 Mixing Ratio: 100/42 A hard white plaster for use where colour, high strength and surface durability are required. Vicat setting time: 6-25 minutes. CRYSTACAL R Mixing Ratio: 100/35 A hard white plaster for use where high strength and surface hardness are important. Longer working than Herculite No.2 with a lower expansion or setting. Vicat setting time: 10-25 minutes. CRYSTACAST Mixing Ratio: 100/28 An extra hard plaster for use where a fluid mix is required with great strength and surface hardness. Vicat setting time: 12-25 minutes. Download Data Sheet CRYSTACAL ALPHA K Mixing Ratio: 100/21 A super hard, low expansion plaster where maximum strength and surface hardness are required. Vicat setting time: 20-35 minutes. HERCULITE STONE Mixing Ratio: 100/33 Longer working than both Herculite 2 and Crystacal R with high set strength and relatively low expansion. Off-white in colour. Vicat setting time: 20-50 minutes. Download Data Sheet HERCULITE LX Mixing Ratio: 100/40 Pack Size: 25kg sacks CRYSTACAL LAMINA
Plaster for external use.. repairs to marble statues, church and cathedral repairs external waterproof or damp-proof plasters.... medical plaster casts,.. waterproof leg and arm plaster. Armature work with sculptors tools and chisels... bas relief and intaglio work, reproducing very high gloss or polished finish...
30 Minute Casting Plaster - An economical general purpose industrial plaster suitable where expansion control, hardness, and strength are not essential. Working properties are similar to Hydrocal-White. "waterproof plaster of paris" Hydrocal-White - gypsum cement which has a gradual setting time and long period of plasticity and is useful for solid and hollow castings of figurines and lamp bases. Especially suitable for thin sections, it has a high green strength and can be carved and built up. High expansion. "Waterproofing casting plaster" Hydrocal-FGR95 - add fibre for strong, resilient products. will adapt to deep patterns. Its expansion and strength are affected by the fibre used. Hydrostone - strong and resistant to wear. high compressive strength makes it the ideal gypsum cement for ram press molds.. art and novelty castings, moulds, figurines, anchoring materials, density, fill applications, lamp bases, and case moulds. Pottery Plaster No. 1 - slip moulds, jigger moulds.. strength, surface integrity and absorption... cantilever bending stress... freely supported, with a cross-section... such Gardencast, Forton MG, Ceramical - A low consistency form hydrocal compounded to produce a dense, smooth-wearing die material for mechanically pressing clay ware... low absorption, high strength and ability to purge easily, and resistance to abrasion and wear.. Herculite compressive strength, porosity, impact resistance, porosity, dry density, surface absorption/suction, resistance to abrasion. Wet flow and curing time, hardening