Plaster of Paris, also known as just ‘plaster’, is a building material based on calcium sulfate hemihydrate. The material can be used in the same way as ‘mortar and ‘cement’. However, unlike them, it remains quite soft after drying and can be easily manipulated with the help of metal tools or even sandpaper. This is one of the main reasons why Plaster of Paris is mainly used for the purpose of finishing, rather than load-bearing. It is also one of the materials used for making homemade crafts. Since it can be made at home pretty easily, its popularity is also pretty high. If you want to try making Plaster of Paris at home, just check out the recipe given below.
How to Make Plaster of Paris (with Glue)
Items Needed
- Diluted White Glue
- Warm water
Instructions
- Make a paste, by mixing two parts white glue with one part warm water.
- Put the paste into a plastic bowl.
- Add water to the paste, stirring it continuously.
- Keep adding water till you get a soupy mixture. The final product should be watery, but with a slight white glue consistency.
How to Make Plaster of Paris (with Flour)
Items Needed
- White Flour
- Warm water
Instructions
- Make a flour paste, by adding two to three cups of white flour to one to two cups of warm water.
- Pour the paste into a plastic bowl and continue stirring it, till there are no visible lumps.
- The consistency of the paste should be thick and smooth, but easy to stir.
