Materials Needed:
- Activa PermaStone
- Measuring Spoon
- Mixing Container
- Water
- Spoon
- Starfish Shape Mold
- Tray
- Fine Sandpaper
- Pearlescent Acrylic Paint
- Ball Stylus
- Paper Mache’ Boxes or Glass Bottles
- Decorative Trimmings
- Adhesive
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 sand paper or file.
Step 6
Paint
Paint the castings with the pearlescent acrylic paint using the ball stylus, highlighting the bumps on the starfish. Allow the paint to dry.
Step 7
Display Surfaces
Select a container to display the starfish castings on. Display surfaces can be used as is or additional trimmings maybe added before attaching the castings.
Step 8
Attach
Adhere the starfish casting onto the display surface using adhesive. Allow the adhesive to dry.
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