Materials Needed:
- Activa PermaStone
- Measuring Spoon
- Mixing Container
- Water
- Spoon
- Flexible Gem Mold
- Tray
- Fine Sandpaper
- Wood or Paper Mache’ Crown Form
- Adhesive
- Decorative Tissue Paper
- Liquid Sealant
- Acrylic Paint
- Water Bowl
- Paint Brush
- Glitter
- Gloss Varnish
- Peel and Stick Letters
Step 1
Mixing
Mix compound according to package directions. Add 1.5 parts Perma Stone into 1 part water in a clean, disposable mixing container or bag.
Mix gently and slowly until a pancake batter consistency is reached.
Step 2
Pour
Place the mold into a tray.
Pour the Perma Stone mixture into the mold.
Gently tap or vibrate the mold on the try to release any air bubbles.
Step 3
Drying
Allow the Perma Stone to dry. Average setting time is approximately 20-30 minutes.
Step 4
Removal
Loosen the castings from the mold by gently pulling back on the mold’s edges.
Lift the castings completely out of the mold.
Step 5
Smooth
File down any rough edges on the castings using sandpaper or a file.
Step 6
Attach
Arrange the castings onto the crown form and adhere with adhesive.
Step 7
Cover
For a decorative finish: cut decorative tissue paper into small squares. Apply several layers on top of the crown form using liquid sealant.
For a simple finish: paint the crown form a solid color using paint.
Step 8
Paint
Paint the castings in a variety of color values ranging from light to dark with acrylic paint.
Gems maybe coated with a glossy sealant or glitter to give them some added sparkle and shine.
Step 9
Name
A name can be added using paint, glitter, or peel and stick lettering.
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