Frequently Asked Questions...
what is the best way to seal plaster of paris before painting?
i have a sculpture that i carved in plaster and i want to paint it. another artist told me i needed to seal it some way before i did because they ruined a sculpture of theirs when they tried painting it - and the places where it didnt mess up the paint would flake off of it
Answer:
Acrylic matte medium will do the trick, especially if you're going to paint on top with acrylics. You won't be able to paint acrylic on top of shellac or anything else oil- or solvent-based. You need something that will dry quickly before the plaster absorbs it.
You must be sure the plaster is completely dry first - this could be why paint would flake off others' work - moisture trapped under the paint/sealer will cause it to bubble and peel. If the plaster feels cold, it's not dry.
Please test anything you use on the bottom first, that will reduce the heartache factor.
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