#Plaster casting free

While plaster is damp and still in mold, outline a design with an orange stick. Use the above method for molding a plaque in a paper plate. If twin pins are desired, fasten together with a length of gold or silver chain, available at the ten cent stores. Use emery board to smooth off ends cover with colorless fingernail polish. Cardboard and rubber molds are best since they are flexible. When plaster is hard, ease plaque or pin from mold. Place a piece of adhesive tape across safety pin to prevent it from breaking out. To make a pin, insert an open safety pin in plaster, being careful not to let the head fall in too deeply. To make a plaque, insert a hairpin in top of plaque for hanger when the plaster begins to 'set.' (Yarn or paper clips will also do. Mix plaster with water until it is a thick pouring consistency.

Place picture or design face down in each mold and mark edge of mold where the top of pin or plaque is. Prepare molds by cutting milk cartons down to within 1' of the bottom, or by greasing spoons, plates or rubber furniture cups lightly with Vaseline. Select the designs desired for pins or plaques from greeting cards. (One two-pound package of plaster will make about 36 pins and about 24 plaques.) Obtain a supply of pictures, safety pins, adhesive tape, small fluted paper plates, milk cartons, colorless fingernail polish, hairpins, spoons, rubber furniture cups, Vaseline, plaster, bowl. Allow to dry completely, then paint with water colors or poster paints. Gently peel mold-slowly-and trim off rough edges. Squeeze out air bubbles and allow plaster to set (about 12 to 20 minutes). Be very sparing when adding water! Remember, plaster hardens quickly and once it sets, it's set! 1. For casting purposes, mix plaster with water until the consistency is that of a thick batter. Try these ways of using plaster and see what fun it is. The plaster also can be carved to make attractive pictures.

#Plaster casting free

Plaques and pins can be made practically expense free by all ages. All can be used the same way so shop around and purchase whichever is the cheapest.įigurines, animals, and motto molds are available for making objects. Many lovely and useful items can be made from plaster of Paris, molding plaster, or patching plaster. Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids > Plaster Casting Crafts PLASTER CASTING CRAFTS FOR KIDS : Ideas to Make Creative Plaster of Paris Arts & Crafts Projects & Activities with Easy Instructions for Children, Teens, and Preschoolers