You will need:
2–3 wide plaster bandages (approx. 16 cm)
5–6 narrow plaster bandages (approx. 8–10 cm),
Vaseline
Oil
Towels
Bowl of warm water
Scissors
Sheet or tarp to lay down
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
You will need:
2–3 wide plaster bandages (approx. 16 cm)
5–6 narrow plaster bandages (approx. 8–10 cm),
Vaseline
Oil
Towels
Bowl of warm water
Scissors
Sheet or tarp to lay down
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
It is best to start at chest level. Make sure the plaster bandages conform exactly to the shape of the body so that, once dry, all the folds and contours are clearly defined.
Care should also be taken to ensure that the bandages are applied smoothly. The edges of the plaster bandages should always overlap slightly.
You'll need the wide strips for the first two layers. Fold the edges of the strips inward so they're reinforced and won't crumble later.
Apply a third layer using the narrower bandages, paying special attention to reinforcing any areas that appear very thin. The plaster dries fairly quickly. Finally, you can apply another layer of wet plaster bandage to smooth out any unevenness.
Once the plaster cast is hard, you can remove it, smooth it out with modeling plaster a few days later, and then paint it.
Have fun!
Instructions for making a plaster cast (PDF file for printing)