Step by Step instructions for Hand Casting Kit Activity
What you need
Plaster of Paris roll
Bowl of water*
Scissors*
Newspapers*
Gold paint
Trophy Base
Glue*
Brush*
Other colouring materials**
*Not provided
**Optional
Step by Step
- Prep your work area with newspapers.
- Cut a part of the plaster of Paris roll into strips.
- Wet the strips. Once the strip achieves a pasty texture, put it on your hand.
- Cover your entire hand and wait to dry. Once dried, cut a slit at the side of your thumb and wiggle your hand free.
- Mend the slit with another plaster of Paris strip. Wait to dry
Here are some poses you can try!
Now it's time to decorate your hand cast!
- Prep your work area with newspapers.
- Paint your hand cast with the paint provided.
- You can decorate your hand trophy any way you like!
- Leave to dry.
- Use glue to secure the hand trophy to the base.
- Now, you can display your hand trophy or use it as an accessory stand!