Plaster Magnets for Painting - Kittens, Puppies

Plaster magnets for painting «Kittens, Puppies» – this is an opportunity for children to create a magnet with their own hands by following a step-by-step instruction and receive an original gift option.

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

Set includes:

plaster – 1 pack (150 grams)
casting molds (each element size from 5 to 7 cm) – 4 pcs.
paints – 9 colors
brush – 1 pc.
magnetic tape for attaching figures to a metal surface
instructions

How to play?

You will need a comfortable workspace, which is preferably covered with newspaper or a tablecloth. It is better to work in an apron or old clothes, so you don't have to worry about 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 later.
 
Attention! It is prohibited 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 a box from the set, carefully cut a hole slightly larger than the protruding part of the mold with scissors, and place the mold in this hole. Another option is to use some container (jar, bowl, etc.) whose size matches the size of the protruding part of the mold.

STEP 2. Prepare the solution.

For this, pour water into the prepared container and gradually add plaster while constantly stirring with a spoon or stick. Mix the plaster to the consistency of liquid sour cream in a ratio of 3:2, i.e., 3 parts plaster and 2 parts water. Note that plaster sets quickly, within 10 minutes, so the prepared solution should be poured into 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, use all the powder in the recommended proportion.

STEP 3. Pour the mold.

Carefully pour the solution into the plastic mold. To prevent air pockets in the mold and ensure that the solution evenly fills the entire container, gently shake the mold. 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 can remove the casting. To do this, slightly stretch the mold by the edges, and then flip it over to take the mold off the casting. If the figure does not come out, gently tap the mold in your palm. The casting should be smooth and durable.

STEP 5. Paint the figure.

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

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 set includes magnetic tape with an adhesive layer protected by paper. For convenience, the magnetic tape is already divided into squares. The number of squares for one figure is 6–8. If the figure does not hold well enough, you can attach a second layer of magnetic squares.

TIP. To help 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.

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