First working mold from latex stretching--18 stages
It worked! Another view of the mold and the latex former in dramatic lighting that might indicate the curve and smoothness of the mold. Very rewarding. Liquid clay casting slip will be poured into the void the latex made, allowed to sit for a time, then poured out. What is left clinging to the plaster becomes a small bowl.
The next thing to do is figure out a way to make add another vertical ring of clay to that widest oval to give the form a little more capacity to hold things, and also maybe more stability. A separate latex stretch with acrylic pieces I have that match the largest oval would do it.
I need to go back to designing taller pieces from several glued latex shapes, much in the way ductwork is done, or patternmaking for dresses. I think I will make several more casts from this exact latex tape-up to see if there is a limit. If not, I'll make maybe 6 molds, untape the clamp, remove the pillar, and liberate the latex for another form.
First working mold from latex stretching--18 stages
It worked! Another view of the mold and the latex former in dramatic lighting that might indicate the curve and smoothness of the mold. Very rewarding. Liquid clay casting slip will be poured into the void the latex made, allowed to sit for a time, then poured out. What is left clinging to the plaster becomes a small bowl.
The next thing to do is figure out a way to make add another vertical ring of clay to that widest oval to give the form a little more capacity to hold things, and also maybe more stability. A separate latex stretch with acrylic pieces I have that match the largest oval would do it.
I need to go back to designing taller pieces from several glued latex shapes, much in the way ductwork is done, or patternmaking for dresses. I think I will make several more casts from this exact latex tape-up to see if there is a limit. If not, I'll make maybe 6 molds, untape the clamp, remove the pillar, and liberate the latex for another form.