Plaster cloth is a material used for modelling, craft and school projects because it is lightweight, easy to shape and durable, making it the most common and practical means of creating realistic and light reliefs on dioramas as well as three-dimensional sculptures.

It consists of a gauze-like fabric coated with plaster so that it can be shaped and modelled when wet and hardens when dry.

Plaster cloth is an excellent material for making mountains and terrain for model making because it is lightweight, easy to shape, and durable. Plus, creating your own custom terrain for model railroads , miniature scenes, or other dioramas can be a fun and rewarding project.

How to use plaster mesh?
To use plaster cloth, first cut it into the desired shape and size using hobby scissors . Then, wet the cloth by either soaking it in water or spraying it with a spray bottle until it becomes pliable. Next, lay the wet plaster cloth on your surface, pressing it into the desired shape and smoothing out any wrinkles or bubbles. As the plaster begins to dry, it hardens to form a sturdy and durable structure.

One of the advantages of using plaster mesh is that it is relatively easy to work with and does not require any special equipment or tools. It is also a versatile material that can be used to create a variety of shapes and textures. However, it can be messy and requires some practice to achieve the desired results.

Once the plaster fabric is dry, you can paint it with acrylics or watercolours to give it a more realistic look. You can also add other materials like base sculpting or static grass to create texture and interest.

Contents:

1x roll of hobby plaster cloth 15x450 cm