Plaster+Casting+Directions

How to create a Plaster Cast Materials:

 * 1) Bucket of WARM water
 * 2) Plaster strips of various sizes
 * 3) Glove

Directions:

 * 1) Gather your materials to your table and select a partner.
 * 2) With a partner, decide who will be cast 1st.
 * 3) The "castee" will wear a glove on the hand to be cast.
 * 4) Shape hand into an open palmed position that feels comfortable and looks pleasing.
 * 5) Dip large strip of plaster modeling tape in warm water and gently wrap around wrist. Do not go past where glove reaches.
 * 6) Smooth down, Dip one more and place over 1st- reaching around the entire wrist.
 * 7) NO MORE THAN 3 LAYERS, NO LESS THAN 3 LAYERS!! (Cutting it off gets very difficult after 3 layers!)
 * 8) Continue to wrap hand until it is covered. This should take about 25-30 minutes.
 * 9) MAKE SURE THE WATER STAYS WARM DURING THIS PROCESS! If it begins to cool, replace it. The plaster doesn't smooth down as nicely with cold water.
 * 10) Allow to dry. If you need to speed up the process, use a hair dryer.
 * 11) Alert me that you are going to begin to cut the cast off.
 * 12) Gently and slowly, cut the cast off.
 * 13) Write, in pencil, the name of the castee on the inside of the cast.
 * 14) Place on your shelf.
 * 15) Work on your sketch book assignment if there is more time in the class after cleaning up.