Plaster statues are a common type of artwork, which are made of gypsum, either by carving or casting. Plaster statues have a long history of production, dating back to ancient civilizations. During the European Renaissance, plaster statues were widely used and became an important part of architecture, sculpture, painting and other fields at that time.

Making Plaster Statues

The process of making plaster statues is divided into the following steps:

1. Prototype Making

The making of plaster statues needs a prototype first, which can be a real object or a model. The production of the prototype requires a certain art foundation and skills, which can be produced by hand carving, 3D printing and so on.

2. Mold making

After making a prototype, you need to make a mold. The making of the mold requires materials such as silicone and plaster. First, apply a layer of silicone on the surface of the prototype, wait for the silicone to dry and then apply a layer of plaster, and finally apply another layer of silicone. When the silicone is dry, it is removed from the prototype and a mold is obtained.

3. Pouring Plaster

Place the made mold on a flat surface, mix well with plaster powder with water and pour it into the mold, wait for the plaster to dry, remove the mold from the plaster and you get a plaster statue.

Application of Plaster Statue

The application of plaster statue is very wide, which can be used in the fields of architectural decoration, sculpture and painting. In terms of architectural decoration, plaster statues can be used to decorate walls, ceilings and other parts. In sculpture, plaster statues can be used to make various forms of sculpture works. In painting, plaster statues can be used to draw still life paintings and so on.

Maintenance of Plaster Statue

Although the plaster statue looks beautiful, its maintenance is also very important. The following are the maintenance methods for plaster statues:

1. Regular Cleaning

Regular cleaning of plaster statues can keep their appearance beautiful. When cleaning, you can use a soft brush or a clean cloth to gently wipe the surface of the plaster statue.

2. Avoid direct sunlight

Long-term exposure to sunlight will make the surface of the plaster statue yellow, so you should try to avoid direct sunlight.

3. Avoid humid environment

Humid environment will make the surface of plaster statue appear spots or moldy, so you should try to avoid humid environment.