Plaster Wrap
Materals needed:
Plaster of Paris - buy Plaster of Paris at a lumber or hardware store, where the price is much cheaper than buying it at a craft store.
Air tight container
gauze or chasse cloth
Laundry starch
How to prep:
1) Cut the gauze or the cheesecloth
2) Take the laundry starch a dilute it with water, to make it a weaker solution.
3) Dip the gauze or cheesecloth in to the weak laundry starch solution and put to the side to dry,
4) Rub the plaster of Paris powder into the cloth and roll it loosely. Do not roll it tightly or the inner part will not get wet when dipped for use. Common problem is that the gauze does not hold enough of the plaster powder. Even if you put on a lot, some powder always falls out.
Tip: Have some dry plaster powder ready when you are doing your project. If needed, sprinkle a little powder over each layer of bandage and rub it smooth with wet hands. Add more to the final layer.
For storage if you have any left over:
Wrap the plaster bandages in old newspaper or plastic bags and store in an airtight container. Do not prepare too many at a time. They can absorb moisture and spoil.
Or you can buy the pre made if you don't have time to make
Paper Mâché
so there are two ways to make will list both but for both you will need the fallowing:
Bowl, whisk/spoon, (paint brush when your working on your project, 2 Measuring cup one for liquids and other for solids, and 1 Teaspoon.
Materials needed for 1 option:
2 cups of flour
2 cups fo water
1 teaspoon of salt (this will help prevent this from molding as it ages)
Materials needed of 2 option:
2 cups of flour
2 cups of water
1 teaspoon of salt (this will help prevent this from molding as it ages)
How to prep:
1) Cut the paper or news paper into strips,
2) Get the bowl and stirring item that works best for you.
4) Add the items from what ever option works for you in to the bowl.
Storage: in refrigerator until ready to start.
