Shopping List SANDTASTIK: Rappit Plaster Molding Cloth 4" x 15' Roll OTHER MATERIALS: Petroleum Jelly Foam Skeleton/Skull Decorative paints Crayons Colored pencils TOOLS: Scissors Water Bowl

 

 

PREPARATION

Place foam skeleton skull on a sturdy surface.  (Ex.. Table, counter, desk, etc..)

 

 

 

 

STEP 1:
Prepare desired surface with a thin layer of petroleum jelly.  This will help to remove finished casting with ease and make clean up a snap.

 

 

STEP 2:
Cut Rappit Plaster Molding Cloth into thin strips and set aside.

 

 

STEP 3:
Pour cool water into a wide bowl to a depth of about 1".  With wet hands, dip a strip of Rappit Plaster Molding Cloth into cool water and place onto surface of your skull.

 

 

STEP 4:
Repeat this process, slightly overlapping previously layed strip, until you obtain desired size and shape.

HINT: You can encourage texturizing/smoothly of plaster surface by gently gliding over surface with wet finger tips.

 

 

STEP 5:
Let dry for a few minutes before attempting to remove from surface.
(Optional)  Can be air cured or placed in microwave to dry.  (30 sec. intervals)

HINT:  You can strengthen mask by adding more Rappit Plaster Molding Cloth strips to the inside of mask so as not to distort facial features.

 

 

STEP 6: 
Optional:  Once mask is thoroughly dry, use a fine grit sandpaper and gently sand surface to desired finish. 

 

 

STEP 7:
Now you're ready to paint and decorate!

 

 

 

STEP 8:
Feel free to add accessories for a personal touch.