Minor damage may be repaired with a proprietary filler, while plaster of Paris is ideal for larger repairs. However, plasterwork requires considerable skill so it is advisable to employ a craftsperson where significant or intricate work is required. Use the fluted signboard (included in the kit) to build a simple box that snugly contains your original part.

The last item on our list is another Luna Bean product, this time specifically designed to cast up to seven replicas of your baby’s hands and/or feet. Mouldings were often made up of various pieces to create the desired size and look. They were also sometimes composed of a combination of materials, so it is important to try to understand how the mouldings were formed before starting renovation work. The CS25 condensation cure RTV silicone included in the kit will take about 12hrs to cure at room temperature and average humidity.

Ceilings often featured ribbons and swags, Classical figures and urns. Other decorative devices included dentils and egg and dart patterns. The ornamental qualities of the mouldings diminished with the relative social importance of the room. The most ornate mouldings in a home are found in the areas seen by visitors, such as hallways and sitting rooms, as these were designed to impress. Carefully pour the mixed resin into the lowest part of the silicone mould. Continue pouring into the same place and allow the resin to fill up the mould. Selecting a hand casting kit can leave you feeling a bit overwhelmed, especially if it is an entirely new concept to you. The wide variety of brands available doesn’t make it any easier either. What do people look for in these kits? We’ll help you find out. 1. Safety

With the capacity to cast up to six small children, three adults, or two adults and four children, this set contains a large volume of molding and casting material to ensure quality outcomes — fingerprint and wedding ring details included! Apart from the molding cast, what else does the kit bring to the table? You might encounter various additions depending on the brand. Some manufacturers will include paint, others a clear finish, mixing tubs, cleaning and measuring tools, or a display stand. It’s really up to you to decide what appeals to you. Durability This deluxe set is curated to provide your baby maximum comfort while obtaining excellent details and results. Molding materials have been developed with a special formula to resist wiggling and make cast removal and peeling easy.Although marketed as a couple’s kit, there’s still ample space to squeeze in a small child’s hand and triple the fun. How about making it three kids, or two little kids and an adult’s hand? It’s really up to you. From the 1850s ‘fibrous plaster’ (strengthened with hessian fibres) allowed for large, complex cornices to be cast in one piece prior to fitting. Also used were cheap, lightweight papier mâché ornamental mouldings. Cornice was very ornate, featuring flowers, fruit and vines. Ceiling roses were at their height during this period. Depending on the shape and complexity of the part it may be possible to simply stretch the mould slightly and pull the original part from the mould. Other shapes will require that the mould is gently cut open to remove the part.