DIY plaster Instructions
AUTUMN DIY Plaster Ladybugs kit is for children’s craft! Your kid will get to cast their own ladybugs, and paint them.“Every child is an artist.” – Pablo Picasso
Art and crafts are important for child development: help develop communication skills, fine motor skills, encourage critical thinking, build resilience, improve self-esteem.
Plaster of Paris is a fun material to work with. Plaster of Paris is a mixture of gypsum and water. It is easy to prepare and sets in a few minutes. Plaster is safe if used as intended; it is easy to clean.
Paints are made in the USA.
All materials are safe and non-toxic.
Everything you need is included.
What’s inside the box:
Plaster of Paris 14.5 oz (410 gramm)
Acrylic paints (red, black, white)
Paintbrush 3 pcs
Stir Stick
Mold 3 pcs
Mold tray 3 pcs
Also you will need (and it is NOT included):
Container to mix plaster
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Plaster of Paris can quickly disperse into the air as dust. We recommend using a dust mask when mixing it.
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Avoid ingestion of plaster or paints.
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Pour 1 cup of water into a container. Use cool or room temperature water.
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Tear off the bag with plaster, and carefully open it.
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Little by little sprinkle the entire bag of plaster into the water, steering continuously with a stir stick. Keep mixing slowly to get a smooth consistency without lumps and bubbles. Vigorous mixing will create air bubbles.
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Let the mixture sit for 1 minute to allow the powder to absorb all the water. Do not exceed the time, or plaster will begin to stiffen very quickly.
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Once plaster is ready, pour the mixture into the molds. Allow to cure for 1 hour.
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When the plaster is set, carefully release the finished items from the molds, and let the plaster dry completely before painting. Usually drying takes 1-2 days in a warm dry place, or you can do it faster.
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For faster drying, put the finished items into a preheated oven at 200 F for 1 hour, and cool them.
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Paint your ladybugs any way you’d like! To protect your ladybugs from environmental damage we recommend using a clear acrylic sealer (not included).
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ENJOY!
To slow the drying time of the mixture, add 1-2 drops of lemon juice into the water before pouring the plaster.
To make the plaster durable, add some glue to the mixture.
Experiment by adding glitter to the mixture for a fun shimmer look.