Plaster Craft

What is the principal ingredient of plaster of Paris?

Give the steps in pouring a plaster item and preparing it for painting.

Know how to remove air bubbles from a poured item.

Know how the setup time can be increased or decreased for plaster.

What precautions should be taken when cleaning the mixing and pouring equipment?

When is a sealant applied to a plaster item and why?

What type of paint is best to use on plaster craft items?

Paint three items that will include the following designs and techniques or equivalent:

• a.

  Floral to show shading

• b.

  Fruit to show highlighting

• c.

  Animal to show fine line or detail

• d.

  Religious motto to show letter highlighting

Mold and paint two additional items of different designs.