PLASTER OF PARIS CRAFTS FOR PRESCHOOL HOW TO
PLASTER OF PARIS CRAFTS FOR PRESCHOOL FULL

Just some tips for people, I found that if you do the print in dry sand then spray the sand with some water helps it to bind with the plaster, when mixing the plaster make sure you pore it as soon as possible that way the sand will stick better and also if your crazy like me and want to attempt this with a new born it is better to make a model first using another diy project on this page called baby keepsakes after you have made the model use some modelling clay to make an impression from the model then it is as easy as using the modelling clay to make the imprint in the sand. The only really frustrating part was getting him to not curl his toes or squeeze it with his hands. It turned out fantastic, thankyou so much for creating and sharing this. I just made this using my 11week old by myself. Spray with sealer, pollyeurathane works well. Once dry turn over frame, it should pop out of frame but maybe not,īrush off excess sand, when you do this a thin layer of sand will be stuck to the plaster giving the illusion it is made entirely of sand, and the pribts will be Raised!!!!

PLASTER OF PARIS CRAFTS FOR PRESCHOOL FULL

Starting at a corner pour slowly and gently until the entire frame is full of plaster. Once you have desired prints mix plaster according to directions. Without moving carefully fill frame with1/4 To 1/2 inch of sand.įirmly press feet into sand, if you do not like the sand print, brush over it and try again. You now have floor, cardboard, frame that is upside down. Once covered, gently covered turn frame over. Once the frame is face up in front of you lay the cardboard that came with the frame ( Using what we have) or make a new cardboard cover to cover the hole in the frame. Get a picture frame, ( Needs to have a small side(Lip) to it, nothing flat) remove all cardboard, paper and glass from the frame.įlip the frame so it is laying on a workable surface, face up.ĭue to this project being footprints, you likely want your work area to be the floor. I can not express how amazingly challenged Some of you are. I also wrote “Summer 2013” on the back with a little blurb about all the fun things we did over the summer. I then used a glue gun to attach some tiny shells around the picture to add some extra detail. This will help glue and seal any loose sand. I then gave it some more drying time in the sun before spraying with a sealer. Once you’re sure your plaster has set you can remove the cardboard from the front, tip the frame over and dust off the excess sand. Leave plaster to set as per directions on packet – mine was hard after 5 hours – it was a hot and dry day though. 3 easy steps…Īs you can see in these photos it can get a bit messy but this is the back of the frame anyway. Then gently and slowly pour the mixture over the sand, starting in one corner and covering the whole inside of the frame then using a piece of cardboard level the mixture GENTLY – don’t press down too firmly. Once I was happy with the imprints I set about mixing the plaster of paris as per the packet instructions.ĭon’t worry if you don’t get a perfect one – you can re-smooth.

PLASTER OF PARIS CRAFTS FOR PRESCHOOL HOW TO

How to prep your frame.Ĭarefully stamp each foot into the sand to make a nice impression – we had to re-do this part a few times with my 1 year old – he just wanted to squeeze his toes into the sand. I used a flat piece of cardboard to smooth the sand out level with where the glass used to sit (the first inside groove).

Place the cardboard backing over the front of the frame and flip it over – this will create a nice box that you will then fill with sand. Remove the cardboard backing off the frame and carefully discard the glass from the frame (this will not be needed).

Start by covering your work surface with something to catch the sand and any drips of plaster – we used an old tarp.

Cardboard to use to smooth the sand (we just used some from our recycling).

I used a 1kg bag to do this sized frame and it cost $4.95.

Plaster of Paris (you can find this at most craft & discount stores).

(A small frame with just one print would look great too).

A photo frame big enough to fit the number of prints you wish to use.

an old sheet or plastic tablecloth (to protect your work surface).

Sand Footprint moulds – using just a Photo frame, sand, plaster of paris and some shells for extra decoration. Please let me know if you make one…we love to hear feedback on our crafts :). We look forward to trying some other designs in the sand – maybe some writing or paw prints would be fun :).

Plaster of paris crafts for preschool