If you feel like doing crafts again, you can use plaster this time. You can use it to make a wide variety of things. The ideas for crafting with plaster that we would like to present to you today are just a small number of the possibilities. There are projects for adults as well as forKinder. Take an afternoon and craft unique decorations to brighten up your home.
Crafts with plaster for autumn
Would you like theseoriginal decorationscraft? Then you have chosen a really simple and quick idea for crafting with plaster. First get some linen fabric, plaster for crafts and any leaves. Cut the fabric into pieces of any size. Ideally, these should not be much larger than the leaves.
Blobs on linen
Lay out newspaper or another surface and spread the pieces of fabric on it. After you make the plaster yourself, put it on the fabric in the form of a blob. You are also welcome to create other shapes. You can do this by making a stencil out of popsicle sticks or other things. The plaster is quite liquid and melts, which makes it difficult to create shapes.
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As long as the plaster is still wet, the leaves go on the blobs. Gently press this onto the plaster to ensure that the entire sheet comes into contact with the plaster. Otherwise the print will be uneven. Let the plaster dry like this. You can then remove the leaves. The leaf shapes and veins can now be seen.
Plasterpaint
Take acrylic paints and pour any color into a plastic plate or lid. Mix the paint with a little water so that it becomes more liquid and the painted leaves look more authentic. When crafting with plaster, acrylic paints are always a good choice for painting the material. You can also give the finished decorations as gifts.
Grindwithchildren
The theme of painting is also a good keyword for crafts for your children. You can prepare various plaster figures that the children can then paint. Suitable stencils are available commercially and simply need to be filled with the plaster. If necessary, silicone baking molds are also suitable for cookies.
Design with children
Disposable aluminum cake tins are also suitable. While the material is still dry, various decorative elements can be placed on the plaster. Great gifts can be made this way. Plaster can also be carved. After the plaster has dried, you can also chisel pictures and lettering and then paint them. Easily come up with something original for crafting with plaster.
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You can really easily make this attractive decoration yourself. In addition to plaster, you also need liquid glue and water, which you mix with the plaster. Use artificial leaves as they are more durable. You will need four large ones and several small ones. You can decorate the inside of the bowl with a candle and other decorations.
Make your own sculptures –Instructions
First, mix a cup of water with 1/3 cup of glue. Mix this mixture with two cups of plaster. Then dip each individual leaf into it. Allow the excess to drip off, then hang to dry with the leaf tips facing down. You can gently press the edges of the leaves inward to form the shape of a bowl. Then add the dried leaves to a bowl using electrical tape. If you are happy with the arrangement, fix everything with the remaining plaster. Once it has dried, you can remove the tape. You can remove unevenness with sandpaper.
candlestickin Handform
Plaster hand molds can be used for various things. Two cupped hands can be used as a bowl or even as a flower pot, while the children's hands usually serve as a reminder and are set up as decoration like sculptures or figures. We'll show you an idea for crafting with plaster that allows you to use a hand as a candlestick.
Craftmy Alginate
The easiest way to implement this idea is to use alginate as an aid. If you have mixed the powder 1:1 with water, you should act quickly because the mixture will solidify quickly. Dip your hand into the liquid. You should form this into a slightly open fist into which you can then insert a table candle. You must hold this position in the alginate for 8 to 10 minutes. Wiggle your fingers slightly every few seconds to make it easier to get your hand out of the alginate later.
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If the alginate is solid, wiggle your fingers again to loosen them. Be careful not to tear the finished shape. The best way to loosen your fist and arm is to turn your hand. You can then fill the finished fist with the plaster (two parts plaster to one part cold water). Once the plaster has set, you can begin to remove the alginate. This is the most complex step.
Model
The alginate is most difficult to remove around the fingers. A modeling knife can be very helpful here. You can then touch up the hand if there are any unevenness using fine sandpaper. You can also color the finished hand in any color you like. Now you can finally try out whether the candle fits in your new stand.
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This is roughly what the finished project looks like. The hands are not just a great, spooky decoration for Halloween. In white or another friendly color you can decorate the table for any occasion. Set up an open hand and serve fresh fruit or come up with something different.
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This decoration certainly looks very complicated at first glance. It is quick and easy to do. This idea is basically done like the leaves candle holder above, only this time you use flowers. The flowers are dipped into the liquid plaster. The result is an attractive vintage decoration. Not only artificial flowers are suitable, but also real ones.
Gift ideawith magnets
If you have small shapes, you can create great magnets with your children. You prepare the plaster figures while the children then paint them and glue the magnets to the back. To achieve a shiny effect, you can apply a varnish to the finished figures.
beetlecraft
You can make various insects using plastic spoons. The plaster is simply poured into the curve of the spoon and removed from the spoon after it has dried. While still wet, legs and antennae can be added using toothpicks. Then it's time to paint. You can also use this idea for a children's birthday party.
Make masks
If you want to make plaster masks yourself, you will of course first need a model as well as plaster and plaster bandages. Lay out a large sheet of foil on the floor as a base. The model (e.g. your child) then lies on it. Apply Vaseline generously to your face wherever you will create the mask. Take a pad, dip it in warm water, wring out the excess water and start covering your face with it. First, make an X shape along the nose.
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After each layer of bandages, a layer of plaster is placed on the face. Massage the plaster with your fingers so that it can penetrate into all openings in the bandage. After about 15 minutes, the plaster should be dry and can be removed from the face. An uneven edge can now be cut into shape with scissors. If you make masks yourself, you can use them for carnival or Halloween and add the finishing touch to the costume. To do this, simply paint them with acrylic paints.
