How to Copy ANY Plaster Moulding / Molding with Rubber (Step-by-Step)
Want to copy ANY plaster moulding (molding) without the original? This rubber mould (mold) technique lets you replicate decorative plaster pieces, ceiling roses, cornices, and architectural details - EVEN if you only have ONE sample. Andy shows the complete process from prep to final cast, handmade and satisfying. This is the exact technique used by restoration professionals on heritage buildings worldwide!
🎯 Perfect for:
• Restoration projects needing exact replicas
• Heritage home renovations
• Creating multiple copies from one original
• Repairing damaged architectural details
• DIY decorative plasterwork
• Plaster Art makers
• Those who want to learn how to plaster
💡 What You'll Learn:
✓ Surface preparation and release agent application
✓ Rubber layering technique for perfect detail capture
✓ Creating a rigid mother jacket for support
✓ Demoulding without damage
✓ Casting fresh plaster pieces from your new mould / mold
✓ Hidden plaster trade tips from an expert in the field
🎬 Chapters
00:00 – Intro to How to Copy ANY Plaster Mould / Mold with Rubber
00:14 – The Original Plaster Moulding (What We're Copying)
00:26 – Why learn how to replicate plaster mouldings?
00:48 – Prep/The Box around the plaster mould
01:07 – Types of rubber / silicon used in mould / mold making
01:32 – How to mix two part rubber for mold making
03:08 – How to pour two part rubber over a mould / mold
04:46 – How to build a plaster case around the rubber mould / mold
10:23 – How to De-mould the case without breaking it (no cracks)
11:27 – How to prep the mould case before casting
13:07 – How to cast from a rubber mold / mould
18:30 – How to remove a plaster moulding from a rubber mould without cracking it
18:57 – Finished results
19:14 – Outro - Get Plastered
👷 About Get Plastered with Andy
Andy is a 3rd-generation plasterer from England, now based in Canada, with over 40 years of experience. His son Declan is learning the craft the same way Andy learned from his father-in-law 30 years ago.
On this channel, you'll find:
Traditional plastering techniques
Satisfying full-process videos
Heritage mouldings & decorative plasterwork
Real father-son projects and job sites
Workshop builds & restoration craftsmanship
How to videos - Teaching you how to Plaster
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