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Supplies you will need:
Plaster of Paris
A cup for measuring water
and plaster
Wire Whisk
Spray release (such as Pam cooking spray or
professional mold release product)
Your mold
A container to mix in (such
as a Tupper ware bowl or old pitcher)
A Squeegee for cleaning windows (not
pictured).
Note: Be sure to protect your surface. I use
either an old sheet or opened plastic garbage bag.
Step 1.
According to the directions on the Plaster of
Paris bag or box, pour water in to your mixing container. This is usually 1
part water to two parts plaster (for instance, 1 cup water and two cups of
plaster).
Step 2.
Add the 1/2 of the required amount of plaster
to the water. You can just "dump" the entire cup in to the water on this
first addition since it dissolves almost instantly and is easy to stir.
Step 3.
Stir the mixture thoroughly with your wire
whisk. I love using the whisk because it makes this process super quick and
effortless.
Designer's tip:
If you ever find that you have a hard time getting the
plaster piece out of the mold, simply take a blow dryer to the mold to relax
it and it comes right out!
Don't mix up more than you think you need
since extra just goes to waste and NEVER rinse joint compound down the sink!
It can harden in your pipes!
Wipe stencils and utensils with a paper
towel first to remove all joint compound before rinsing.
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