These are beautiful. Your tutorial is fantastic. Youve described every detail in easy to understand instruction. Thank you so much. ❤

You can give more strength to plaster just adding a little glue, white glue for wood

These are gorgeous!

What a fantastic tutorial. You are so calm and your directions are super clear! Thank you so much!

This was seriously WONDERFUL

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate your feedback.

I loved watching your tutorial. Very clever.

Fabulous tutorial - I just learned how to do this but was looking for other ways to contain the plaster besides using a picture frame and you have shown me just that!! Thank you.

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

you could even build your own shape with a strip of cardstock (from a drink/milk carton is perfect) or aluminum from a can.

You are amazing and so are your works! The video was worth watching and listening to as youve left out no small details and learning the small things are always key to perfecting te artform! Thanks a tonne!

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

I hope you give it a try 🙂

Best video! Your explanations are easy to follow! Thank you so much. And no irritating music!

excellent tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to share your art and knowledge. ❤

Very informative video! Thank you!

Wonderful tutorial! I am going to do this with our wedding flowers:)

Loved it...perfect color too...

Excelente muchas gracias ☺️

FYI....if you attach a strip of wood underneath the front edge of your board, that will catch on the front of your counter, it won't slide forward. I have that for cutting linoleum....

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

great tip!

Beautiful!

Thank u very much. Your explanation in details, your works are amazing👏👍💐

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Thank you so much I like your work I have been a lot of time to know what is the tools for this amazing art and finally I knew it thanks ❤️❤️❤️

Awesome... Keep sharing

I love your works. I want to do some gifts for my son's wedding. I gona tray. Do moore please. Congratulations.

Amazing 😍

Fabulous 🙏🏽

@liselefebvre7155

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

amazing

Tank you.

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

my pleasure

Очень красиво!

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

спасибо!

Beautiful. May I asked what pigment you used?

Wow, these are beautiful! I’ve never tried, but your explanations are so good! One question, did you tint the greenish looking plaster or is that the natural color it dries to? Also, what type of paint to tint plaster? Thank you!

Amazing! Please make more they are gorgeous! What clay do you use? And how do you get a square piece ?

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

This is pottery clay. For a square piece you can use an empty picture frame (preferably wood) to cast into.

This is amazing, thank you for sharing! Do you think we could make a silicone mold from the plaster part by pouring the silicone on the plaster ? In order to make a serie of the same botanical image.

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely, that would work very well.

Do you finish them with a varnish or sealant when done? Your instructions are excellent. thank you

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

No, i find that isn't necessary. If they get a bit dusty you can just rinse them off under water and they're good as new.

Maravilloso trabajo. puedes poner subtítulos en español?😊

Love this!!!👏👏👏👏 I want to make grand tour intaglio’s. Any ideas?? Thank you so much!! Awesome video!! ❤️❤️❤️

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your positive feedback and support! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Regarding creating grand tour intaglios, here are some ideas for you to consider. You can start by researching different intaglio techniques and materials used. Experiment with different designs and subjects for your intaglio prints. Don't be afraid to play around with different color combinations and prints unique. Good luck with your creations! Keep up the great work! ️❤️

GREAT VIDEO AND INSTRUCTION!!!! WHAT A FANTASTIC CREATIVE WAY TO UTILIZE OUR TIME DURING COVID LOCKDOWN OR ANYTIME! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TELL US ALL WHAT TYPE OF PIGMENTS ARE USED HERE. I REALLY WANT TO DO THIS BUT I DON’T WANT TO MAKE THE MISTAKE OF USING THE WRONG TYPE OF PIGMENTS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING, LOVE THIS! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

This is powder natural pigments like you would use to mix your own paints, but you can also use gouache or acrylic paints if you dilute them very well in the water before adding the plaster.

Großartig! Welches Pigment empfiehlst du?

Hola, muy lindo trabajo, te felicito Me gustaría que tuviera subtítulos en español, por favor

Жыл бұрын

Oh, yes, please

Love this tutorial. What pigment did you use to colour the plaster?

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

This is powder natural pigments like you would use to mix your own paints, but you can also use gouache or acrylic paints if you dilute them very well in the water before adding the plaster.

Fantastic video! Thank you so much! I've subscribed to your channel. The castings are awesome and your tutorial is very clear, easy to follow and enjoyable to watch. Can you please tell me what kind of pigment to look for/purchase to color the plaster?

@mariae6942

3 жыл бұрын

CreategoodFX- YES! I WAS WONDERING THE SAME ABOUT WHAT TYPE OF PIGMENTS WERE USED.

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

This is powder natural pigments like you would use to mix your own paints, but you can also use gouache or acrylic paints if you dilute them very well in the water before adding the plaster.

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

@@mariae6942 This is powder natural pigments like you would use to mix your own paints, but you can also use gouache or acrylic paints if you dilute them very well in the water before adding the plaster.

For the two-color, how long do you wait after you paint in the embossed areas before you add the colored plaster to the whole thing?

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

you can see in the video, i barely wait until pouring the next color, just time to mix and pour the next colour basically

😲❤️😲❤️😲

If you want to frame this type of plaque in deep box frame but want to have the plaque completely flat on the inside of the frame board what is the best method... I have 7"x7" plaster plaques and I think these are just to heavy to use glue on the back. Do you have any ideas? I don't want to use screws as these will show on the front of the plaques.

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

Just embed a little loop of string or wire in the back of the plaster before it sets, so you can hang the piece up on that loop after it's hardened

I’ve seen others use gypsum instead of plaster. What’s more durable & how do you choose which medium to use?

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what gypsum is, I use plaster of Paris because it works for me and is widely available and affordable in my region.

Botanopia - what is the board you use? I used a piece of 1” thick pine, 17” across but the moisture from the clay warped the board. Is yours butcher block? Any special type of board/wood? Thank you.

How do you get the white of the plaster to show up better in the flowers? Do I need to let it sit before doing the pour over it or add white paint to it?

@botanopia

7 ай бұрын

the plaster is naturally very white when dry, you don't need to add paint. I guess you could maybe paint on top after it's completely cured but I've never tried. If you want the white to be more contrasted i'd suggest using a darker color for the background plaster instead.

This is so helpful! Thank you! I’ve tried this a couple times but I continue to run into challenges when I add color, both via pigment and by diluting acrylic paint. The plaster itself will not properly set and ends up crumbling or very brittle. Any words of advice?

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

if all your plaster mixes are not setting properly, no matter what pigment you're using, then ... it's your plaster. Plaster powder has a surprisingly short shelf life and get affected by humidity. I recommend getting a new bag, from a store that has a high turnover of plaster to make sure you get a fresh batch. I've not tried acrylic paint, but I've always had good results with powdered pigments, diluted gouache and alcohol-based inks for colouring.

@emilylessa-br7wn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Hello. A question for you or anyone else who's done this molding before: does it make a difference whether you use oil-based (like plasticine) or water-based clay, either with capturing relief detail or releasing at the end?

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

You need to use pottery clay specifically, as we show in the tutorial. It lets you dissolve the leftover clay bits easily after releasing, and also has the perfect consistency for capturing details. Don't use play-dough or things like polymer clay or plasticine.

@malenabloom174

Жыл бұрын

Hi, can you use das clay?

Great tutorial; could you post a list of materials used… thank you. Any reason you couldn’t use faux stems? Finding that perfect flower/stem is not always easy;

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

You could, but fake flowers are usually a lot less beautiful and detailed than the real deal, plus i'm guessing they're more likely to stick to the clay.

Жыл бұрын

Yes, please. I want to know, what plaster is! Thanks

Quisiera saber la arcilla que usa para la base si se seca en cada trabajo o se puede reciclar para otras veces?

Жыл бұрын

Sí, ella lo dice varias veces durante el vídeo. Cualquier arcilla, y se puede reutilizar.

I tried this and the small details like stems unfortunately broke very easily when I cleaned the clay off of the surface. Do you have any tips to make it less fragile? Overall I love the project, thanks for the tutorial!

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

The plaster will get harder as it cures completely, so you could try waiting a couple of days before brushing the clay off. And you could also try to use a synthetic plaster instead, that casts very hard. I've used this one in the past for another project and it's much less brittle than plaster of pairs for the same thickness. formx.eu/molding--casting/gypsum--cement/gypsum--plaster/plastercast-hard---5kg.php Lastly, it's a delicate job, perhaps your brush is too hard, or you need to be more gentle when rinsing off the delicate details. You can also choose leaves that have more prominent details so the stems would be thicker and less likely to break. Have fun!

Can you tell me where you get your pigment pls?

I’m not sure you’ll see this comment since it’s been a while since you made this video, but what kind of clay do you use? Water based ceramic clay or oil based plasticine? Mine keeps sticking to the plaster, almost melting, like peanut butter. Your work is beautiful! Thank you for taking the time to make this.

@botanopia

21 күн бұрын

it's clay meant for ceramics, so if for some reason it sticks to the plaster, you can simply rinse it off with water. Maybe wait a little longer to unmould it and see if that helps?

@resinateart5737

20 күн бұрын

@@botanopia Thank you for your reply. I ran two experiments yesterday with the same results. For others that may have the same issue, the clay I use is oil-based modeling clay so I think the heat from the plaster is softening it - but too much. It’s extra soft clay so maybe I should use stiffer clay. Also I have one other that I’ve left overnight so we’ll see if I get better results. Thank you again!

Do we have tu put vegetal oil on the edge of the mold and on the piece befour l add the plaster of paris? Thank you

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

I didn't, but you sure can if you're afraid of the release of the plaster. Vaseline also works, or a strip of baking paper along the edges.

@lindabrien1547

Жыл бұрын

Ok thank you, so, you dont put ether oil on the clay before you do de plaster?

I found it a bit slow but worth it at the end

@itsmeraz3008

Жыл бұрын

You can easily increase playback speed to 1.25/1.5 etc.

Name of clay brand you are using please

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

the clay is just... potter's clay. Doesn't have a brand.

Are you on tik tok? :) you’d get so many views

Square piece, just use a picture frame!

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

that's a great tip, thanks for sharing!

Which clay you are using..?

@loraallison1425

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to know this as well

@Cooleemeegirl

2 жыл бұрын

@@loraallison1425 Yes, I get frustrated when an artist goes fast and you don't have a chance to catch names of products.

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

This is pottery clay, very inexpensive.

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

@@loraallison1425 This is pottery clay, very inexpensive.

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

@@Cooleemeegirl Did you know you can slow down, pause and rewind any video on youtube? Might save you the frustration. This is pottery clay, very inexpensive.

could u use air dry clay

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

I think air dry clay won't have the right consistency and will dry out too fast, and be hard to rinse out. This is pottery clay, very inexpensive.

@kennyobrien

Жыл бұрын

@@botanopia I used air dry clay when I first tried this technique because that's all the clay I could find at my local art store. Air dry clay is too firm to press delicate plants into, but you can do it with more robust plants. However, you have to pour your cast immediately after you make your impression because the clay contracts as it dries, leaving your composition a bit wonky.

Camera direction is not good

@botanopia

Жыл бұрын

sorry to disappoint, I'll let my entire production team know you were not impressed 😂