Plaster Magnets for Painting - Dinosaurs

With the plaster magnet kit "Dinosaurs", you can create your own magnets featuring cute little dinosaurs. Follow the step-by-step instructions to make original crafts as gifts for friends and family.
   

Kit contents:
plaster – 1 bag (150 grams)
molds for casting (size of each element about 5x7.5 cm) – 4 pcs.
paints – 9 colors
brush – 1 pc.
magnetic tape for attaching figures to metal surfaces
instructions

How to play?

Help your child mix and pour the solution into the molds, as well as paint the finished figures.

You will need a comfortable workspace, preferably covered with newspaper or a tablecloth. It's better to work in an apron or old clothes to avoid getting dirty. 

Prepare a container in which you will mix the plaster solution. This can be a disposable cup, a yogurt cup, or any other container that you won't mind throwing away afterward.

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

STEP 1. Set up the mold.

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

STEP 2. Make the solution.

Pour water into the prepared container and gradually add plaster while constantly stirring with a spoon or stick. Mix the plaster to a liquid sour cream consistency in a ratio of 3:2, i.e. 3 parts plaster and 2 parts water. Note that plaster hardens quickly, within 10 minutes, so you need to pour the ready 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 need to use the entire powder in the recommended proportion.

STEP 3. Fill the mold.

Gently pour the solution into the plastic mold. To ensure that there are no air pockets and the solution evenly fills the entire container, the mold should be shaken slightly. Remove excess solution to make the surface of the cast as even as possible.

STEP 4. Remove the casting from the mold.

About 40 minutes later, you can remove the casting. To do this, gently stretch the mold at the edges and then, turning it over, remove the mold from the casting. If the figure doesn't come out, lightly tap the mold against your palm. The casting should be smooth and sturdy.

STEP 5. Paint the figure.

Now for the fun part – painting! You can start painting 2–3 hours after casting the figure. But it’s better to be patient and do it the next day, letting the plaster 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 the magnets to the figures. The kit 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 enough, you can glue a second layer of magnetic squares.

TIP. To make the magnet stick better to the plaster figure, we recommend coating the back of the figure with varnish or PVA glue and letting it dry.

Information on first aid

• In case of plaster getting into the eyes, rinse eyes with plenty of 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 case of doubt, 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.