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Sand Cast - from Mudworks

Easiest of sand casting ideas...

Materials:

box
foil
sand
spoon
coffee can
plaster of paris
paper clip

Process:

1. line box with foil
2. scoop sand into box and sprinkle water
3. stick finger into sand to make holes
4. use other ideas to make designs or holes
5. pour plaster (loose whipped cream) over design
6. smooth top of plaster with spoon
7. stick paper clip into plaster as a hook, HINT: casting will dry very slowly because of the wet sand
8. after several days, remove casting and hang

copyright © 2005 MaryAnn Kohl
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