It's so easy to cast plaster!

Casting plaster is not only as easy as mixing up cake batter, it's a blast to pull that new "ornament" out of the mold and add it to something that needs more beauty.

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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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