Plaster Magnets for Painting - For Girls

The set for creating plaster magnets "For Girls" is a wonderful gift for young artists. 
With it, you can make magnets featuring Kitty, a Unicorn, and a heart, with your own hands. 
Follow the step-by-step instructions to create unique crafts for friends and family.
   

Contents of the set:
plaster – 1 pack (150 grams)
molds for casting (size of each element approximately 5x7.5 cm) – 4 pcs.
paints – 9 colors
brush – 1 pc.
magnetic tape for attaching figures to a metal surface
instructions

How to play?

Help the child mix and pour the solution into the molds, as well as paint the finished figures.
You will need a convenient workspace, which is best covered with newspaper or a plastic tablecloth. It’s better to work in an apron or old clothes, so you don’t fear getting dirty. 
Have a container ready for mixing the plaster solution. It can be a disposable cup, a yogurt cup, or any other container that you won’t mind throwing away after.

Attention! It is prohibited to pour liquid plaster down the drain!

STEP 1. Set the mold.

First, you need to place the plastic mold in a horizontal position. You can take the box from the set, carefully cut a hole slightly larger than the protruding part of the mold, and place the mold in that hole. Another option is to use a container (jar, bowl, etc.) whose size matches the size of the protruding part of the mold.

STEP 2. Make the solution.

For this, pour water into the prepared container and gradually add plaster while constantly stirring with a spoon or stick. Dilute the plaster to a consistency similar to liquid sour cream in a ratio of 3:2, that is, 3 parts plaster to 2 parts water. Note that the plaster hardens quickly, within 10 minutes, so you need to pour the prepared solution into the molds immediately.

TIP. Before starting work, decide how many figures you want to make. If only one, use 1/4 of the plaster powder. If you plan to fill all the molds, then you should use all the powder in the recommended ratio.

STEP 3. Pour into the mold.

Carefully pour the solution into the plastic mold. To avoid gaps in the mold and ensure that the solution fills the entire container evenly, you need to shake the mold slightly. Remove excess solution to make the surface of the casting as even as possible.

STEP 4. Remove the casting from the mold.

After about 40 minutes, you will be able to take out the casting. For this, gently stretch the mold at the edges, and then, turning it over, remove the mold from the casting. If the figure does not come out, gently tap the mold against your palm. The casting should be smooth and sturdy.

STEP 5. Paint the figure.

Now comes the most interesting part – painting! You can start 2–3 hours after the figure has been cast. But it’s better to be patient and do it the next day, allowing the plaster to dry completely.

TIP. As a final touch, you can apply a thin layer of clear varnish to the painted figures.

STEP 6. Attach the magnets.

Now you can attach magnets to the figures. The set includes magnetic tape with an adhesive side protected by paper. For convenience, the magnetic tape is already divided into squares. The number of squares per figure is 6–8. If the figure does not hold well, you can glue a second layer of magnetic squares.

TIP. To help the magnet stick better to the plaster figure, it is recommended to coat the back of the figure with varnish or PVA glue and let it dry.

Information on providing first aid
• In case plaster gets into the eyes, rinse the eyes thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention immediately. 
• If plaster is swallowed, rinse the mouth thoroughly with water and drink fresh water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
• In doubtful cases, seek medical attention immediately. Take the plaster and/or plaster product, as well as its packaging and instructions.
• In case of injury, seek medical attention.