English Instructions - 4M-IND.com
English Instructions - 4M-IND.com
English Instructions - 4M-IND.com
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D. INSTRUCTIONS<br />
1 Mould<br />
3 Sprinkle Glitter<br />
4<br />
2<br />
Paint<br />
Write your name<br />
Suzie’s<br />
Room<br />
Before you start mixing the plaster, please note following: Plaster powder starts to<br />
harden once it is mixed with water. It is a gradual process in which the viscosity of<br />
the mixture reduces gradually until it be<strong>com</strong>es hard. Always check the condition<br />
of the mixture when mixing. Perform the moulding when the mixture is like a<br />
smooth paste, approximately 3-5 minutes after the plaster is mixed with water. It<br />
will be too hard to use for moulding when it starts to develop into a “lumpy”<br />
condition.<br />
1. MOULD : Place the mould on a flat working surface. You will need approximately<br />
60-80ml of water, a mixing bowl and a stirring instrument (a spoon or popsicle<br />
stick works well). Cut open one bag of plaster powder and pour it into the mixing<br />
bowl. Do not add all the water at once, as that may make the plaster mixture too<br />
runny for moulding. Watch the condition of the plaster paste and add the water<br />
in small amounts as required until the mixture resembles a smooth paste. Depending<br />
on the atmospheric conditions, the plaster will normally be<strong>com</strong>e a smooth paste<br />
after approximately 60-80 ml of water is mixed with it. Place the string onto the<br />
mould, and remind to make a knots on both ends. Pour the plaster mixture into the<br />
mould. Gently agitate the mould to eliminate air bubbles. Leave the plaster mixture<br />
to set. This will take approximately 20 - 30 minutes and will release some warmth<br />
at normal room temperature. Once the plaster has fully hardened, gently press the<br />
mould to release the name plate.<br />
2. PAINT: For best result, allow the plaster to dry <strong>com</strong>pletely before painting. This<br />
can take up to 24 hours depending on weather conditions. Paint your own design<br />
or refer to the following painting tips and colour guide.<br />
3. SPRINKLE GLITTER: While the paint is still wet, have an adult cut the corner of<br />
the glitter packet then carefully sprinkle the glitter over your name plate to make<br />
it sparkle.<br />
4. WRITE YOUR NAME: Once the plaster name plate is <strong>com</strong>pletely dry, write your<br />
name onto the name plate & hang it on your wall or door. Now you have your very<br />
own fairy name plate.<br />
COLOUR MIXING GUIDE<br />
Green<br />
Orange<br />
Purple<br />
Turquoise<br />
Brown<br />
=<br />
=<br />
=<br />
=<br />
=<br />
HELPFUL HINTS<br />
Yellow +<br />
Yellow +<br />
Blue +<br />
Blue +<br />
Red +<br />
Blue<br />
Red<br />
Red<br />
White<br />
Yellow<br />
Sky Blue =<br />
Pink =<br />
Lime Green =<br />
+ a little Yellow<br />
+ a little Black<br />
White +<br />
White +<br />
Yellow +<br />
a little Blue<br />
Red<br />
a little Blue<br />
Cover and protect your work surface before you begin to paint.<br />
For best results, apply two or more layers of paint, but wait until the first layer is<br />
dry before applying a second coat.<br />
It is always easier to paint a darker colour on a lighter colour back-ground. Use<br />
lighter colours on your first coat of paint.<br />
Adding a small drop of dishwashing detergent to the paint will help the paint apply<br />
more easily.<br />
Avoid mixing too many colours together as they will make the final colour look<br />
muddy.<br />
Wash the brush before changing to another colour and dry the brush by dabbing it<br />
on a paper towel.<br />
If the paint strip be<strong>com</strong>es dry, dilute it with a few drops of water.