Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. forming (physical activity)

Anotations

Scope note:

Process of making a cast or an impression from a ready made or natural object, particularly part of the body; plaster of Paris frequently used in this technique; sometimes used for creating life masks and death masks.