Latex Casting
One of the most versatile materials, aqueous-based liquid latex may be poured into moulds to reproduce all sorts of property items and costume embellishments. It is available in both heavy and light grades.
Casting latex
Poured into plaster moulds, latex adheres to the walls, whereupon the water content soaks into the plaster leaving the latex behind.
Moulds should have their internal surfaces clean, dry and uncontaminated with release agents. Latex is poured in through a convenient hole and after being swilled around is emptied out. This action should be repeated at least three times at intervals of 30 minutes allowing each application to thoroughly coat the internal surface of the mould.
The cast may be left to dry naturally, ...
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