Creating with concrete, plaster, gypsum, or jesmonite requires the right tools. In this article, we’ll guide you through selecting essential equipment, from mixing tools to molds, to ensure you equip yourself for success.
Basic tools
Mixing Bowls and Buckets: Choose containers that are easy to clean and large enough to mix your materials without spilling. You can use plastic, metal, or silicone bowls.
Measuring Cups and Scales: Accurate measurement is crucial for consistent results. Use dedicated cups and spoons for your crafting materials, and a scale for consistent water, powder, additives, and dye measurements.
Stirring Sticks: Wooden or plastic sticks work well for smaller batches. For larger quantities, a drill with a mixing attachment is recommended.
Molds: The type of mold you use will shape your finished product. Silicone Molds offers flexibility and easy demolding, making them ideal for detailed pieces. Plastic Molds are durable but can be trickier to demold.
Power Mixers: Essential for larger projects where hand-mixing is impractical.
Spatulas and Scrapers: Use these to smooth the surface of your concrete or plaster, ensuring a clean finish.
Easily remove air bubbles from concrete, plaster, gypsum, and jesmonite
A vibrating plate is a useful tool for anyone who wish to avoid air bubbles in their casting pieces.
Specialized tools
Concrete Vibrator: Helps to remove air bubbles from the concrete, resulting in a smoother, more solid final product.
Trowels and Floats: Essential for larger projects where you need to smooth and level the surface.
Heat Gun: Useful for removing air bubbles from plaster and speeding up the drying process.
Vessel Candle Sealer: Ensure you select a sealer that has specifically been tested on candles, such as the ATYPI Acrylic Candle Sealer.
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