A common casting medium, plaster is also a popular pick for making molds. Using this substance, which is manufactured in powder form, is ideal when you want a rigid structure to make casts as an ...

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In this video, I melt 500 crayons in a frying pan to pour them into a large mold for a sculpture. The process nearly results in a fire as the crayons catch flame. After this experience, I switch to ...