In case some of you are thinking of making a moulage this summer, I thunk I would give you some tips so your moulage turns out just right.
First buy a good quality bag of plaster of Paris. Next, find some good cold clean water. Now mix the plaster. You should use about two parts plaster to one part water. For example, two cups of plaster mixed with one cup water. The consistency should be like that of pancake batter, or thick motor oil.Probably number 30 weight. It is recommended that you add the plaster to the water and begin mixing immediately. Plaster begins to set as soon as it comes in contact with water, so work quickly. If you use pre-measured quantities, add the plaster to the water all at one time, and begin stirring immediately. This will give you the best results. Stir it for 3 to 5 minutes to get rid of all the lumps. It is now ready to pour into the footprint. Personally, I like to add a little food coloring as it gives the moulage a very party-like appearance. If you want a little variety, add a little almond extract for aroma, as the person who made the footprint probably had dirty feet. After the moulage has totally solidified it can be carefully moved to a lab for analysis to determine the height and weight of the person who made the footprint. After all tests have been concluded the moulage can then be used as a very nice table decoration. An additional benefit of adding the food coloring and almond extract. -- Ken Anderson Probably The Mayberry Guru 2906 May Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 www.themayberryguru.com www.mayberryreflections.com _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
