---
title: Make a decorative plaster mould (soft plastics)
slug: make-a-decorative-plaster-mould-soft-plastics
description: Learn to create a decorative plaster mold for soft plastics in two steps. This guide will cover working with plaster followed by plastic.
tags: ["mould","LDPE","HDPE","compression"]
category: Moulds
difficulty: Easy
time: < 5 hours
location: Sydney, Australia
---
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# Make a decorative plaster mould (soft plastics)
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Learn to create a decorative plaster mold for soft plastics in two steps. This guide will cover working with plaster followed by plastic.

User Location: Sydney, Australia
## Steps
### Step 1: Create your plaster mould

The initial task is to gather your materials:
- Scissors
- Mixing stick
- Liquid glue
- Spray adhesive
- Leafy material
- Laminated cardboard or wood
- Four laminated plywood pieces
- Polymer clay
- Dust mask
- Plaster
- Water
- Mixing containers
- Soapy water
- Brush

### Step 2: Melt your plastic

### Required Materials

- Soft plastic
- Oven
- Baking paper
- Oven tray
- Chemical and heatproof gloves
- Respirator mask and cartridges
- Plank of wood
- Drill
- Screws
- Hanging wire

### Step 3: Happy Melting!

Plaster is an inexpensive and versatile material for making numerous molds. Here are examples of how varying colors and shapes can create exceptional wall pieces.


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