Reclaiming clay? Make these plaster reclaim bats! I have made reclaim bats for years and hundred of different ways. This system is the easiest way to work with plaster to make reclaim bats. I will tell you everything you need to know-- what plaster to buy, what mold to use, all about releasing agents, all the way through drying and maintaining your reclaim bat. So let's get into it!
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0:00 - the plan
0:35 - the 5 tools you need
4:10 - what plaster to buy
5:20 - step 1: prep the mold
6:40 - step 2: mix the plaster
8:40 - the plaster to water ratio
11:20 - step 3: how to pour the plaster with few air bubbles
13:45 - step 4: remove the plaster from the mold & final touches
15:40 - my drying recommendations
16:15 - the easiest way to clean up plaster
18:05 - link to next video: How to Reclaim Clay