Plaster Molds

[Predatoj]

Hi all,

Does anyone know the UK equivelant of Ultracal 30?? I've asked around. I even asked a UK supplier of plasters and they gave me an ambigious answer. I'm thinking Crystacast: http://www.specialplasters.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=62

It seems to be a casting plaster as opposed to a moulding plaster but it's the hardest one they do. I just don't know. I don't want to cock up my sculpt with the wrong plaster.

 

[predator666]

I'm using a fine casting plaster to mold, all we have over here, it's fine. I tried look for places in uk and the 1s that did before dont seem to do anymore

 

[Giles]

I had a few chats with Usurper a while ago and from memory he suggested this stuff. It is called Basic Alpha Plaster from Tiranti.co.uk and is what I plan on using unless I decide to go silicone. They seem pretty good as a one stop shop for everything.

http://www.tiranti.co.uk/EdgeImpactShop/subcatdivision.php?Division=194

 

[troggs]

That's what I used for my mask mould, it worked a treat

 

[Predatoj]

THat sounds like the same stuff as Crystacal R under a different name. OK thanks I'l give it thought.

 

[Predatoj]

I had a few chats with Usurper a while ago and from memory he suggested this stuff. It is called Basic Alpha Plaster from Tiranti.co.uk and is what I plan on using unless I decide to go silicone. They seem pretty good as a one stop shop for everything.

http://www.tiranti.co.uk/EdgeImpactShop/subcatdivision.php?Division=194

I've had a look at this. It says it's plaster of paris on the packet? Surely I don't want that?? It's too soft and crumbly. Am I missing something here?

 

[Giles]

The bag has Plaster of Paris on it in the photo granted. I am guessing a wrong photo on the website? This is the stuff people in the uk use. Check out Troggs' sculpt thread or search "Alpha Plaster", I would give Tiranti a ring and speak to them, that way you know for sure.

 

[Predatoj]

Going of the spec it sounds very much like Crystacal R which is a hard dental plaster. They have the same plaster to water ratio.