Signature Plaster Cloth Wrap 10cm x 4.5m
Plaster cloth you dip in water and wrap over a frame. It sets hard, so you can build masks, sculptures and scenery without a mould.
Each roll is 10cm wide and 4.5m long. Cut strips, dip them in warm water and smooth them over wire, card, a balloon or a model. Add layers until it's as strong as you need, let it dry, then sand and paint.
What you get
- 1 Mont Marte Signature plaster cloth wrap, 10cm x 4.5m
Also used for
- Class sculpture projects. One teacher ran a project for 88 students: wire shapes covered in stocking, then wrapped in plaster cloth and painted.
- Model railway scenery. Another customer uses it for hills and landscape on a model railway diorama.
Should I seal it before painting?
Yes, it helps. Dry plaster soaks up paint, so the first coat goes patchy. Once it's fully dry, brush on a coat of gesso or diluted PVA glue, let that dry, then paint. Colours go on evenly and you'll need fewer coats.
How many rolls for a class?
It depends on the size of each piece and how many layers you use. Tell us the project and class size and Tracey will help you work it out.
Tips
- Setting times vary with thickness. Thin layers dry faster.
- When dry, a coat of clear acrylic makes it more water-resistant.
Warning: harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
