Some Days The Shark Bites You
I attempted two molds recently, each with two parts. Unfortunately, I used wooden models for the first time, and they absolutely refused to release from their plaster cocoons when the molds were done. I had no undercuts, I used plenty of mold soap… theoretically it should have been perfect.
Sigh. I whined, I coaxed, and I threatened, but the wood models refused to budge. I finally had to break the plaster to get the wood out, which of course ruins the molds. Next time, if I ever use wooden models again, I will make sure there is a liberal draft angle on the edges.
Live and learn.
But on the bright side, I did make something small and pour a mold for that, and it was my one bright spot in a very frustrating day. It is heart-shaped, a fact that will not surprise my sister in the slightest. Check back in a few weeks to see what the other side looks like!
Category: Ceramics & Mosaics
That looks neat!
Shippos advice is to bite the shark back;) Keep trying your sharks are awesome some of my favorites of your work! Cant wait to see the heart, it says Callie is awesome on the other side doesnt it!
This reminds me of a heart-shaped sculpture my sweet husband made for me back in our courting days. I was 16, he was 18. He was helping his dad finish-off their basement and they’d just had a mason construct a brick wall surrounding the fireplace. Bobby (my husband) used some leftover brown mortar and crafted a heart by hand. He then picked up dozens of small pebbles and outlined the heart. Finally, he spelled out “Bobby loves Jenalee” (my full first name) with pebbles. I still have this sculpture. It holds a place of honor in my “Pump Garden” which I can view from our kitchen & office windows. It will always be a very special piece of art!