In college Bronz sculpting class we used.. Plaster, Vermiculite, Perlite, Tarpaper, and Wire mesh shell. The chicken wire/hardware wire was to hold it all together so it did not pop open dramatically. We also used a thin coating of silica sand to refine the surface of the negative. (Lost wax method). but that's a little expensive. Nice boat, I'm looking at building something traditional and elegant so I can lay inside. Probably about 11ft. Love scratch and builds. Nice looking boat.

I did the same thing with my keel, casted it from lead. I used molds made from casting plaster instead of lead. You have to let the molds completely dry, a couple of days, before pouring in the lead. You get a much smoother finish on the lead casting. Great video.

Great video. I have to make a couple keel bulbs for some ongoing projects so your example is helpful.

I like the format, no fast forward with "alleged" music just live as it happens action.

Bravo! A great, entertaining, and educational first video.

Great job mate just gone on your channel it's great

Great video, thank you

Wow that's great. If that's the first KZfaq you've done it's very good. As is the casting!

You have every reason to be pleased, it's excellent!

Great work!

Beautiful first attempt

Well done mate - good video 👍