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Rappit Plaster Skull (Mask)

Using a foam skeleton skull, Sandtastik's Rappit Plaster Molding Cloth and a few simple to find materials here is a quick and easy way to design your own mask.

PREPARATION

Place foam skeleton skull on a sturdy surface. (Ex.. Table, counter, desk, etc..)

	STEP 1: Prepare desired surface with a thin layer of petroleum jelly. This will help to remove finished casting with ease and make clean up a snap.

	STEP 2: Cut Rappit Plaster Molding Cloth into thin strips and set aside.

	STEP 3: Pour cool water into a wide bowl to a depth of about 1". With wet hands, dip a strip of Rappit Plaster Molding Cloth into cool water and place onto surface of your skull

	STEP 4: Repeat this process, slightly overlapping previously layed strip, until you obtain desired size and shape. HINT: You can encourage texturizing/smoothly of plaster surface by gently gliding over surface with wet finger tips.

	STEP 5: Let dry for a few minutes before attempting to remove from surface. (Optional) Can be air cured or placed in microwave to dry. (30 sec. intervals)

HINT: You can strengthen mask by adding more Rappit Plaster Molding Cloth strips to the inside of mask so as not to distort facial features.

	STEP 6: Optional: Once mask is thoroughly dry, use a fine grit sandpaper and gently sand surface to desired finish.

	STEP 7: Now you're ready to paint and decorate!

	STEP 8: Feel free to add accessories for a personal touch.

by Prof. Mindboggle

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