How to Make a Two Piece Plaster Mold For Monster Hand Gloves | Monster Lab
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What this video covers
In this episode of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, professional prop maker Ed Edmunds delivers a comprehensive step-by-step walkthrough for creating a two-piece plaster mold intended for casting latex monster hand gloves. Ed covers every stage of the process — building the clay dam, mixing and applying plaster, reinforcing with hemp fiber, and finally separating and cleaning the finished mold. The tutorial is part of a larger multi-episode arc, following a previous episode focused on sculpting the original hand forms. Distortions Unlimited notes that home hobbyists should create two separate molds (one per hand) rather than a combined mold, which the studio uses for high-volume production.
Key takeaways
- ◆Build a proper clay dam before applying plaster to define each half of the two-piece mold cleanly
- ◆Hemp fiber is added to the plaster layers to increase structural strength and durability
- ◆Home builders should make two separate molds — one per hand — for easier handling compared to the studio's single combined production mold
- ◆Never pour or rinse plaster down a sink drain, as hardened plaster can severely damage pipes
- ◆Watching the full video at least twice before attempting the process is strongly recommended for first-timers
Who this is for
Intermediate-level prop and costume makers who want to learn professional plaster mold-making techniques for producing latex monster hand gloves or similar creature costume pieces.
Tools mentioned
- • sculpting tools
- • mixing bucket
Materials mentioned
- • plaster
- • WED clay
- • water
- • hemp fiber
- • safety goggles
⚠ Safety notes
Do not dispose of plaster or rinse plaster buckets in a sink drain, as it can cause pipe damage. Safety goggles are recommended during mold making.
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