Plaster Of Paris Handprint Wall Hanging

Combine the plaster of paris and water in a ratio of 2 cups powder to 1 cup water.

Plaster of paris handprint wall hanging.

But if you want to preserve any kind of manicure plastic knives work very well 5. Now make your mold if you don t already have one. I think it makes a lovely gift for grandparents but i really want to make more to hang in our house as well because the finished handprints are so lovely. Mix plaster of paris according to package directions you can use a margarine container for mixing or even as your mold.

For an average child s handprint use about 6 cups powder and 3 cups water. How to make handprints in plaster of paris. The mixture should be thinner than pancake batter so use more powder or water as needed. You can make a handprint mold by mixing the plaster and pouring it in a container.

Only mix up what you will need because it hardens quickly. It should have a thick creamy consistency. The prepared plaster. This sibling handprint keepsake wall hanging will memorialize the size.

Mix again for about one minute adding enough water until you get the consistency you want. We used our fingers. Favorite add to chippy red ornate hanging plaster shelf walnutcottageco. Mix enough to fill the inside of a disposable pie plate.

Plaster of paris handprints. A beautiful wall hanging designed by plaster of paris and cake base tray. Plaster of paris handprint wall hanging. 5 out of 5 stars 2 2 reviews 24 78.

You want a minimum of three quarters. Of cool water in a bucket or other large container until it becomes a smooth paste. Mid century gold grape motif wall hanging 12 35. Pour the mixed plaster of paris into a disposable pie plate.

Set aside for a bit. Mix the plaster of paris per the box direction. Plaster of paris is the same material used to make casts for broken bones and is readily available at arts and crafts stores. It always looks too liquidy to me when i follow the directions but when you leave it sit a 5 minutes or so it sets up to pancake batter consistency.

5 out of 5 stars 95 95 reviews 22. Mix the plaster of paris according to package instructions. Carefully pour the plaster into the inlay of the print making sure you get the plaster into the fingers. Place the hand on the plaster for 20 seconds and let dry.

Plaster sculptural wall objects. Handmade botanical plaster of paris wall hanging tile studio ceramic scottish art. Of plaster of paris with 6 oz. This is another christmas 2012 gift we made to give to both my and gordon s parents.