🔧 Optimized ULTRACAL 30 Gypsum Cement - Plaster for Mold Making and Casting, Perfect for Latex Molds! Exceptional Detail Retention (10 lb) Review

Love the ease of use and quality of Ultracal 30 in making smooth stones after mixing according to directions and pouring into a silicone mold. After drying I apply a base coat and draw a mandala. A little pricey but the quality is worth it! Ideal for smooth stones or tea light holders. (I sometimes use tealight glasses that stick well.)

Being new to mandala drawing and living in an area where it is difficult to find stones of the right shape, it was felt necessary to make my own stones. I have found that using ULTRACAL 30 is not as difficult as the instructions suggest. I cast my own stones to perfect shape and size and found I could sell half of the result for enough money to buy the next bag for my own use. The ideal stone is the best starting point to find yourself. They are smooth and perfect like molds and will not fall…

I make shaped stones for rock art. It is easy to mix and if spilled while filling molds or stirring the mixture, it is very easy to clean up. I had 2 problems. First, the stone must be sealed before painting. It soaks up paint quickly and is not easy to remove if you make a mistake. In fact, moisture softens the rock so much that its removal leaves indentations on the surface. Second, I've noticed that even after applying maybe several coats of paint, the stone will still crack if the outer…