Fig. 61
The model is
cleaned up and the sides of the first section trimmed, slight joggles made where they will not bind, and the edges carefully shellacked or claywashed. (Fig. 62.) Model and section are then fitted together and the next section made in a similar manner, except that only one wall of clay will be built. The second section is treated in the same way, and for the last piece the clay wall is unnecessary, the plaster being poured directly in between the two other sections. Where the plaster has to be sprinkled on, or there is any danger from splashes, the exposed
parts of the model should be protected with soft paper.
Fig. 62
The last piece being set, the original is removed, the mould assembled, trimmed, or fettled, tied up, and set to dry. The casting, or pressing if it be large enough, is proceeded with as before described, the slip being poured in at the base. When removed from the mould, the open base of the cast may be closed with a thin slab of clay slip poured on to a plaster bat and allowed to set for that purpose. When tough, the figure should be touched
up with skill and reticence. Finally, a little hole is made in the closed base and another as inconspicuously as may be in the back of the head, to prevent blowing in the fire.
