To establish the setting for the story for my short film, I have decided to shoot an exterior shot of the King's castle. This means that I need to create a miniature out doors scene and ultimately a miniature castle. I have been experimenting with cardboard and joint compound used for repairing drywall. These materials didn't really give me the look I was going for. Also trying to sculpt a brick pattern in wet or dry joint compound was more work than it was worth.
So now I am trying something different.
I created a silicone mold of a section of brick wall. Using this mold, I have been going to town making plaster casts of this brick texture.
This photo shows the cast and mold together.Eventually I will combine these plates together making the walls of the castle. Other features of the castle will be molded and cast as well.
