MATERIAL AND WORKSHOP PRACTICES
POP (PLASTER OF PARIS
A soft mixture of sand and cement and sometimes lime with water,
for spreading on walls, celling, or other structures, to form a smooth hard surface when dried. what is the plaster of paris used for? It is commonly
used to precast and hold parts of ornamental plaster work placed on celling. It is also used in medical treatment.
SUPPLIS NEEDS
- Water
- Powder
- Container for mixing it
- Mold
PROPERTIES OF PLASTER OF PARIS
Plaster of paris exhibits the following properties
- Plaster of paris is a white-colored powder, that forms crystals of gypsum when mixed with water.
- It expends slowly and slightly upon setting. So it is highly fire-resistant.
- It is easy to spread on any surface.
- It does not cause cracking of surface.
- It gives a decorative interior finish.
WORKING EXPERIENCE WITH POP
At first when i start working on pop block in the beginning i found it very difficult to work on it but after breaking 2 blocks of pop i understood that i have to be slow and steady while working on it.
after that i have created 1 block of pop and made a pattern on it and also i have worked on pop tile
First i have made a mixer of gypsum powder and water and after that i made a mold made of wood piece and put the mixer in it after the mixer dried it took the shape of tile and after that i made a design and start carving it with help of the tools. it was a great experience working with pop i hope their is more to come in future.
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