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  • April 3, 2022 at 9:44 am #994990

    And so i have this plaster cast figure sculpture in a continuing pose from like, 25 years ago.
    It's 24″ tall and has a good solid armature then information technology's not going to just collapse.
    But of course, it has a crack around one of the ankles.

    I'm thinking well-nigh means to support it.

    Could i take some cloth, like possibly plaster+PVC gum and buildup a sort of tree support around the ankle like you lot see in classical stone figures?
    http://artsnap.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Tree.jpg

    Or maybe utilise some other material like.. "Milliput Superfine 2-Function Self Hardening Putty, White" ?

    April 3, 2022 at 9:59 am #1267931

    That'south very good thought and direction. I like it. lol

    April 4, 2022 at nine:thirteen am #1267927

    That sounds like a good idea, merely I oasis't worked in plaster I decades. I did a search on "how to repair a plaster sculpture" and establish this video: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+repair+a+plaster+sculpture&&view=detail&mid=F8F24DDB38AC816BBE3EF8F24DDB38AC816BBE3E&Class=VRDGAR In that location are several others as well. Hope this helps!

    April 4, 2022 at 12:01 pm #1267928

    Every bit far as supporting information technology with something behind the leg, like you testify in the link, that would be hard to non look similar an add on, particularly with using a different fabric in dissimilarity with the aged plaster.

    Since it has a good armature inside, you could unproblematic repair the crack line at the ankle and hopefully you lot won't have any more stress cracks. Usually those develop with moving the sculpture. So, if yous don't move it, and then peradventure the repair will do the job.

    Lay sculpture on it'due south dorsum on some cream or erstwhile pillow. Become crackline very moist. Liquify/make runny some plaster and permit that catamenia deep into the crack line. If the line is a big enough crack, utilise a needle tool to press the plaster into the cleft and pack information technology in. Use a damp finger to smooth over the fissure line to flush it out with the surface. When almost dry or dry, employ a fine 600 grit sandpaper (1 that won't leave remainder and discolor the plaster) to brand smooth. Terminate out with 1200 grit. Let all to set for one day before advisedly setting sculpture back in identify on his anxiety.

    Promise you effigy out something wonderful for your plaster sculpture to preserve it.

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    April 6, 2022 at 12:20 pm #1267929

    thank you
    Using another material for the support is not a problem.
    The effigy has been spray-painted with matt white intermittantly through the years.

    i'd requite it another coat to make sure the support blends in.

    April 11, 2022 at seven:20 am #1267930

    Proficient thought!:clap:

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