This medium allows for endless creativity
and is gratifying for all ages.
Start with dry mix PLASTER OF PARIS.
Large bags may be found at local building supply stores
for between $15 and $25 dollars.
Craft stores sell in smaller quantities.
I mix 2 parts dry plaster to 1 part water.
2:1
Do not mix until your mold is ready,
Roll out your PLASTICINE and place it
on a piece of wax paper. Make your impressions
by pressing objects into the clay.
Once your impression is to your satisfaction
you are ready to mix and pour your plaster
and water mixture.
For this size of work, approximately
6" by 7", you will need 1/2 cup of
dry plaster to 1/4 cup cold water.
Spread evenly over the clay working quickly
as it starts to thicken rapidly.
Even with measuring my mixture may be thick
as in this picture or may be slightly thinner. The
thicker the mixture the sooner it will set.
Immediately after spreading you mixture evenly,
place a fabric backing pressing lightly into the plaster.
I like using utility burlap. The fabric adds strength
to the finished product making it less apt to crack.
It also gives you something by which to hang it.
Allow at least an hour for it to set.
Gently peel back the clay revealing
your work.
Ready to paint or colour with markers.
It is only your imagination that will
limit what you might choose for your theme.
To make these flowers I used a
pinched paper roll to get the petal shape.
The centre of the blossoms I made with
the end of my paint brush. The centre
stem is from my neighbours hedge.
My Grandson is colouring the piece
he made from his Grandfather's
African chess set.
Immediately after colouring. . .
Two hours later the damp plaster
has drawn some of the colour out.
I especially liked this effect and tried to
reproduce that in my work.
If the plaster was too damp the
colour might be completely gone by
morning. If that happens just colour
it again.
MARBLES
BUTTONS
CHICKS,FACE, SCREWS
