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How do I put chalk ware/plaster fish on wall?

I bought 4 chalk ware/plaster fish on eBay. They do not have any attachments on the back. What's the best way to attach a hanger on the back? Which type of hanger would work? I'm nervous about drilling a hole into the back because they are pretty old and I don't want to break them.

freetodervish

Question answered by Yahzmin: love 4ever

OK, the answer may lie in what shape they are and how heavy they are. If they are not too far out of round and not all that heavy, you may be able to use plate hangers to hang them up (link 1). They come in various size and strengths. If they are not round or do not lend themselves to this for one reason or another, you can try going to your hardware store and checking the frame hanging section. I've seen peel-&-stick "loops" that you could attach to the back and then hang them. Or you could use velcro!! Just wander the "attach things to the wall" section and let your imagination run a bit. You'd be surprised what your mind can come up with!! Good luck.

Can plaster texture be sanded flat with a pole sander?

I have plaster texture on my interior walls. I am not fond of it. Is it possible to sand it down with a pole sander?

Phillip

Question answered by Timothy

you can sand it smooth, but i wouldn't want to be you. if it is that you want to put up wall paper you can sand it down enough to apply but lots of work involved, same if you just want a smooth wall. If its the texture pattern that you don't like you could sand it (not as much sanding needed) and spray a different type and pattern of texture. There are all types of patterns to choice from these days, just go online to drywall stuff and check them out. good luck>>>>> p.s. ware a mask at all times that stuff is nasty when turned into dust..

How can I make plaster for a art project?

I want to do an art project with my niece as a christmas present to my sister. Ya know plaster prints of hands or feet... How can I make the plaster? Thanks!

Kamunyak

Question answered by cellerdor

You have to buy the plaster, they sell it in cartons or tubs at any craft store. Hard ware stores might have it too. It comes as a powder that you mix with water.

How is plaster of paris used in mixed media?

I want to glue down a few slightly heavy objects for a mixed media piece. I am looking for the right thing to use for mosaics and also big objects that are not broken like a stone ware jug. I know how to use tile caulking but am interesting in something more stable to put around the objects and add texture . I have not seen anything much about making art with plaster of paris on the web.

Question answered by @NGEL B@BY

I hope this is what you are looking for http://books.google.com/books?id=awQDVwYGn6YC&pg=PA72&lpg=PA72&dq=how+does+plaster+of+paris+used+in+mixed+media&source=bl&ots=9-9WsgYPcq&sig=pth5HrsJMNd1X1dQKjNe_zffOms&hl=en&ei=f46hSt78JoO4swPLu5iNDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4#v=onepage&q=&f=false

How is plaster of paris used in mixed media?

Question answered by dreamland 2^[]^2 angel

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-plaster-of-paris.htm

How do I fix a hole in my wall?

I got mad at Call of Duty: Black Ops and slammed my door against my wall lol. Now there's a hole in my wall the size of a door knob. How would I fix that because plaster would clearly not work.

Question answered by Ron

Go to you local hard ware store and buy a patch. They come in 4'',6'',8'', and 12''. Put a little joint compound on the wall around the hole. Put the patch on. Cover with joint compound, let dry. Sand and paint.

What can I use as a mold for plaster?

So my friend and I bought this plaster powder to play with. What are some suggestions of materials to use as the mold? I don't want to buy additional supplies, so something easily accessible (i.e. kitchen-ware) would be nice. If possible, I want to create my own shape using this material. I know my constraints are little hard to come by, so just throw out any suggestions you may have. Thanks!

FredA

Question answered by Diane B.

...waxed paper cups (or any that can be peeled off after the plaster sets) ... it's fun to make "sidewalk chalk" that way (**see below) and you can even mix in powdered tempera paint to color or marble the chalks (you can also use wet things to color the plaster like acrylic paint or food coloring, etc, but wet things will dilute the plaster if you want strong colors unless you use less water than you would have for making regular plaster) ...anything made from silicone (2-part silicone molding putties, some pre-shaped bakeware like muffin tins, purchased silicone molds, and sheets of Silpat, parchment paper, etc.) ...anything made from HDPE plastic (Rubbermaid containers, other rubbery type things like perhaps ice cube trays and other containers), or molds made for casting resin or molds made for casting various shaps in plaster http://www.google.com/search?q=kids+plaster+molds Here is one showing the use of lids from rubbery plastic containers being used as molds for plaster shapes with embedded objects: http://astrology.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/plaster-of-paris-art-252209/ ...I think you can use "modeling clay" too--the kind that never dries (perhaps with a Vaseline coating) ...even non-flexible materials can be used (e.g., pieces of wood to make a 4 sided mold, etc.) if they can be removed later without breaking, or if you don't mind breaking them or taking apart, or if you use a release... or could line with plastic wrap, etc. ...depressions in mud or firm dirt on the ground (e.g., animal tracks or shapes you make), or depressions in sand (inside a container to hold the sand firm) ...you can also apply a release to some objects (Vaseline works usually for most things, e.g., and there are special mold releases you can buy) ...or you can just line hard materials with aluminum foil or waxed paper or with anything that won't melt in the heat generated by the curing plaster and can be peeled off **sidewalk chalk that's made from plaster won't dissolve off of cement *as quickly* as regular chalk will though... just be aware of that if it matters (lots of lessons below) http://www.google.com/search?q=sidewalk+chalk+plaster+how+to HTH, Diane B.

I have mites in my bathroom. Less than a mm and cream colour; only in one spot on top of bath What are they?

We were told they were plaster mites/beetles - but there is no new plaster and they seem too small (looked up plaster beetles online and these are 2mm long and brown or black). They are only in one place on top of the bath and are less than a mm and cream coloured - some are darker and slightly larger; they could be mistaken for dust. I cannot see where they are coming from as our bath is all tiled in (so cannot look underneath bath). Help they are driving me mad.

vivdawes

Question answered by innybinny

sounds like silver fish, they aren't actual fish they are a tiny mite but they don't want you just the damp air they are wider at the head than the tail have a pattern like a lobster tail . if this sounds right the best thing to do is open the window when ever you can .they may just go away , but you can buy stuff for the removal of them in a good garden or hard ware shop .good luck!

Where can I find cheap Pagan statuary?

I am looking for representations of Gods/Goddesses to include around my home. I do not want to spend loads on these, as buying from metaphysical shops would cause me to do. I have looked into plaster crafts, but haven't found one that provides their wares to the general public. Also I've considered garden ornaments, however I haven't found anything. I appreciate any and all feedback. Thanks.

lvl0rg

Question answered by Dee

This is a tough question, I'm afraid. It's pretty easy to find decent pagan altar statuary these days, but you can probably expect to pay at least $60 to $100 for a good pair of god and goddess statues. If you can afford it, it's well worth it, as they will enrich your spiritual life for many years. If you can't afford it, then you might try the following: 1. Ebay sometimes has people selling pagan statues, but you would need to check regularly to find the ones you want or like. 2. Do you really need statues? How about printing out some images from your computer, and then either mounting them on wood with decoupage, or else get them sealed in clear plastic coating at a copy store. 3. You might find other statues fairly cheap, and modify them. It's pretty easy to find various Greek and Roman goddess statues at thrift stores or antique swap meets. You could add a moon crown with Fimo or Sculpey clay, which dries in your oven. It's harder to find statues of the Horned God, but you could get a statue that you like -- maybe Apollo or Michelangelo's David, and add horns to it by making them yourself and gluing them on. (Better to have small blunt horns, so they don't break off. Same with a crescent moon crown for the Goddess. These suggestions are for Wiccans, obviously; but I don't know which particular pagan religion you follow, if any.) 4. If you have some artistic talent, make your own. You can buy some cheap fabric and paint on it with permanent markers or fabric pens, and then attach it to narrow wooden dowels so you can use it as a wall hanging. Or draw your own pictures, and put them in some kind of free-standing photo frame. Or even sculpt your own altar statues with Fimo or Sculpey clay, but to dry correctly they would need to be pretty small, so they fit in the palm of your hand. What you might decide, after realizing the time and effort that you could put into making your own, is that you'll want to save up some money and buy some locally or online. The only reason they're not cheaper is the market economics of suppy and demand. If there were millions of pagans looking to buy altar statues of the Gods, then the prices would drop a lot, from market competition. Maybe in the future, that will happen; I sure hope so. Anyway, good luck! ___________________ Add: After seeing the Kwan Yin suggestion, I should also add that you can find small statues of the Virgin Mary pretty cheap, so if you don't have any Christian mental associations that might work. The iconographic image of the Virgin Mary was totally copied from pagan goddesses, anyway; especially the Goddess Isis as she was worshipped in Rome.(I was never catholic, so I don't have any problem using a Virgin Mary statue as my Goddess image sometimes. But I renamed her Isis Urania, one of the variants on "The Queen of Heaven." I think the imagery is quite lovely and feminine. I have lots of different Goddess statues, and I would probably never use a statue of Mary for coven rituals, but for solitary rites it's just fine. Also I might use an angel statue; they are not Christian angels in my mind, but the ancient Bird Goddess archetype. Also the Sea Queen was one of the oldest Goddess archetypes, and a mermaid statue can work for that. Personally, I am not fond of all the fairy statuary that is so popular these days. I prefer my goddesses without bug wings, myself.) .

What is the best option for light-weight outdoor sculpture material?

A local business needs a sculpture to put on their front facade but they can't afford metal or anything expensive. What would be the best option for a cheap, hopefully light-weight material that would stand up to weather?

Mihailo V

Question answered by SB22

I say fiberglass too, or something like "Bondo". Also something kind of fun to work with is concrete. I made a big vessel by coating a plaster gauze shape I made, then I carved out female figures with a Dremmel. It's concrete so it lasts, it's heavy so it doesn't seem cheap, but is very inexpensive. However, if you do use concrete or fiberglass or Bondo, PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS wearing masks/respirator, goggles, & gloves. I have gotten really sick from using Bondo. (Neat sculpture though... but still... sick as a dog!) Oh & one more medium you could use is hydrocal plaster, it's definitly permanent & again, seems expensive because of the weight, but is fairly inexpensive. Just make sure it's hydrocal or dental plaster, they dry ROCK hard, as opposed to regular plaster which would ware & chip & can break easily. (All of the above can be painted or colored using different methods, I used spray paints on the Bondo materials & lots of stuff on the plaster including ink & coffee.)