We are experimenting a lighter and less fragile way to realize a couple of models that will be exhibited at the British Museum in London during the conference Anthropology in the World organized by the Royal Anthropological Institute – 8th-10th June 2012.

The 9 models we prepared for the 5th IABR of Rotterdam are made of chalk  (on the right you can see a fragment of the mold): beautiful material, very nice result but heavy and fragile. But how to go to London with a similar model in the luggage?

After some tests the best combination seems to be a layer of white silicon (acrilic sealant) filled with polyurethane foam which perfectly glues to it. We will post a picture of the final models soon, check it out!