A Star cast from Plaster
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These stars in different sizes are cast with white plaster compound in a mould for three shapes. Press a small Silk Clay ball onto each shape to make a hole for hanging before casting. A leather cord is attached through the hole on each star when dry.
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Roll a Silk Clay ball and press it onto the top of each shape in the mould, forming a hole for hanging after casting.
Roll a Silk Clay ball and press it onto the top of each shape in the mould, forming a hole for hanging after casting.2 
Pour water into a bucket and sprinkle plaster compound slowly until it forms a peak at the surface of the water. Leave it for about 8 min. Stir well until air bubbles form on the surface.
Pour water into a bucket and sprinkle plaster compound slowly until it forms a peak at the surface of the water. Leave it for about 8 min. Stir well until air bubbles form on the surface.3 
Pour the mixture into the mould and leave the shapes to dry for approx. 1 hour. Plaster generates heat during hardening (the larger the quantity, the greater the heat).
Pour the mixture into the mould and leave the shapes to dry for approx. 1 hour. Plaster generates heat during hardening (the larger the quantity, the greater the heat).4 
Carefully remove the shapes and the small Silk Clay balls from the mould.
Carefully remove the shapes and the small Silk Clay balls from the mould.5 
Tie a piece of leather cord through the hole in each shape.
Tie a piece of leather cord through the hole in each shape.Free Step-by-Step Guide
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