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Make your own Plaster Cast

In the Museum of Classical Archaeology, the statues are plaster copies of other statues. The process of making them is called plaster casting. In this activity, learn how make your own moulds and casts to create your own model. 

 

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Where
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Key Stage
KS2
Curriculum
Classics
Theme
Early Civilisations,
History
Type of Activity
Making
Type of Session
Self Led

In the Museum of Classical Archaeology, the statues are plaster copies of other statues. The process of making them is called plaster casting. In this activity, learn how make your own moulds and casts using salt dough, plasticine and household objects. 

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