casting

I did a test with the back half using Newspaper. It is usable, but I don’t love it.

If you’d like to do the same, this is an overview of the process:

1. Cover the inside of the mold with vaseline.
2. Tear up newspapers into 4″x4″ square swatches with no cut edges.  Cut edges do not look smooth and seamless when overlapped.
3. Dip  the newspaper into wallpaper paste and cover the inside of the vaseline-covered mold, generously overlapping the prior pieces. I covered it with four layers of newspaper strips and it was still a tad bit flimsy. I recommend at least eight layers if you want a stronger dress form.
4. Leave the paper-mache to dry completely inside the mold (about 2 days).
5. Separate the paper mache from the plaster mold.

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