Footprints in the Sand
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Capture that barefoot-on-the-beach feeling -- and a record of your feet -- with this simple plaster-casting project.
| Prep Time: Under 1 hour | |
| What you need: | |
| Plaster of Paris
Small bucket Freshwater 4-inch lengths of string, optional | |
| Seasons: Summer | |
| Materials: nature objects, plaster of paris | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. |  Choose a site to cast your molds -- the moist, hard-packed
sand near the water's edge works best. |
| 2. | Firmly press both feet into the sand. The prints should be about 1/2 inch to 2 inches deep. (If your child can't press down that hard, he can use his finger to dig down into the print, following its shape.) |
| 3. | Mix up the plaster, according to the directions on the package, so that it has a thick, creamy consistency. Pour the wet plaster gently into the footprints. |
| 4. | To make hangers, tie a knot about a half inch in from each end of the pieces of string. As the plaster begins to harden, push the knotted ends into the plaster and let dry. |
| 5. | After 20 to 25 minutes, gently dig the footprints out of the molds and brush away any excess sand. Set sole-side up in the sun for about an hour to let harden. |
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