EXPERIMENT SHEET: PLASTER FIGURES
| Theme | Handicrafts |
| Category | Experiments for Children, Chemistry Experiments |
| Main products | Plaster |
| Short description | Making plaster figures is a very simple and fun activity for all ages.. It consists of using moulds of your choice to make figures out of powdered plaster. |
MATERIALS
- 100g of plaster. You can see it in Alquera.com
- 100ml Water
- Moulds. You can choose the ones you want, either in silicone or even the ones you already have for making ice.
- Colours. You can use the tempera colours you like the most. We have used these kits. Alquera
STEP 1. MIX PLASTER WITH WATER
- Prepare a mixture of 100g of water and 100g of plaster in a glass and mix very well.
STEP 2. POURING THE SOLUTION INTO THE MOULDS
- Before the mixture dries, i.e. as soon as it has been stirred, pour it into the moulds of your choice.
- Let it dry for at least 30 minutes or 1 hour. If it is in the sun better
STEP 3. DEMOULDING AND PAINTING
- Once they are dry, you can take them out of the mould and start painting them!
