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Make a casting with a mold

A casting is the positive form that comes from the hollow space in your mold. A very basic way to make a casting is to poke a hole in some clay and pour in some plaster. What comes out will be a copy of your finger!
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Make a casting with a mold

A casting is the positive form that comes from the hollow space in your mold. A very basic way to make a casting is to poke a hole in some clay and pour in some plaster. What comes out will be a copy of your finger!
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