I'm looking at sculpting a mask for myself for this halloween season. The mask itself will be a half-face mask (the top of the mask covers the nose and cheeks and wraps down to the chin, almost to the neck). The armature I'm using is a polystyrene head (a male version wig head). I know it will only require a 1-piece mold but have 2 main questions I'm hoping to get answers to.
1. Will I still need to build up a wall around the sculpt for the plaster to go in (like a moat around the sculpt) or can I get away with just brushing it on then smearing it on?
2. Everywhere I've looked has said to use clear coat to seal the clay. Is there anything I should do to the head? I would still like to use it after the mold is made and don't want to risk the plaster getting into any crevices or bonding with it. I've been thinking of possibly adding a light coat of vaseline to the head around the sculpture, since that would wipe off easy enough.
Also, if it helps, the clay I'm using is a natural water-based clay. I know it's not the best for sculpting a mask but I'm on a budget and it's all I could get at the time.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
1. Will I still need to build up a wall around the sculpt for the plaster to go in (like a moat around the sculpt) or can I get away with just brushing it on then smearing it on?
2. Everywhere I've looked has said to use clear coat to seal the clay. Is there anything I should do to the head? I would still like to use it after the mold is made and don't want to risk the plaster getting into any crevices or bonding with it. I've been thinking of possibly adding a light coat of vaseline to the head around the sculpture, since that would wipe off easy enough.
Also, if it helps, the clay I'm using is a natural water-based clay. I know it's not the best for sculpting a mask but I'm on a budget and it's all I could get at the time.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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