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What's the best method for making plaster of paris foot moulds?

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HeinzSight · 22/10/2009 10:11

Is it playdough for the mould, or modelling clay etc?

I have a big tub of plaster of paris.

I want to do foot prints of DD1 (2) and DD2 (2 months)

Also, what to do with them afterwards, eg in a frame or something else.....

COMPLETE NOVICE HERE!!!!!!!!!!

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paisleyleaf · 22/10/2009 10:13

I don't know. But do be careful.
What about that girl in the school who put her hand in the bucket of plaster of paris?

paisleyleaf · 22/10/2009 10:14

Duh, read it properly now...you've no intention of dipping anyone's foot in plaster of paris.
Playdough sounds good.

HeinzSight · 22/10/2009 10:19

Oh goodness, yes read about that, horrendous injuries

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kcartyparty · 22/10/2009 22:33

Playdough sets hard if you leave it out. Fill the playdough mould with plaster of paris. Then break the playdough off gently, it should just crumble.
Have you tried air dry clay?

HeinzSight · 23/10/2009 14:53

that's brilliant advice kcartyparty.

No I haven't tried air dry clay, do you mean use that instead of playdough?

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HeinzSight · 24/10/2009 22:20

just a quick update, I've done a couple of foot molds and one of them has turned out BRILLIANTLY, I'm so pleased. Very very cute!

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