Stencils with Plaster Molds

Now, think of the raised plaster stencil design as your first dimension. Use the stencil as a backdrop for cast plaster pieces or as a base element to the over all design.

In this case, I used our Raised Plaster Large Floral Acanthus Scroll Stencil to create an outside frame. I simply plastered the design once:

then flipped it horizontally and vertically to create a full frame. Many of our designs can be flipped and repeated in various manners to create highly detailed and interesting frames or backgrounds.

By pre-tinting the joint compound, I'm able to save myself painting efforts later.

I then use our Empire Medallion Plaster Mold to cast the center piece, pre-painted it and then applied it to the center of the design using joint compound as the adhesive.

For a truly professional look, fill any gaps between the cast plaster piece with joint compound. This not only "marries" the surface with the piece to make them appear more as one, but also helps to further stabilize the piece.

Once it has dried 48 hours, I then faux finished the design by doing a light silver glaze over the entire surface, sponging it to blend with an old terry towel. I highlighted the center medallion, wiping off the excess as I went to bring out the detail further..

The finished medallion. Imagine it on a ceiling, used as a large central frieze or as ornamental wall frames.

The same multi-dimensional technique works well on items such as cupboard doors:

Door Before using our Raised Plaster Belinda Panel Stencil and our 4x6 Floral Medallion Plaster Mold:

Door After: I simply color washed it with warm brown, wiping off the excess.

Remember that this technique is great with concrete for exterior applications as well!