Valentine Pins

 

Supplies:

Plaster of paris
Water
Measuring cup with a pour spout
Mixing spoon
Plastic candy mold
Pin backs
Paint
Paint brushes
Clear glaze or clear spray paint

 

How to:

  1. Follow the instructions on the back of the plaster of paris carton and prepare a small portion at a time. Keep in mind that this does set fairly fast.
  2. Pour the mixture into a candy mold of your choice (i.e., a detailed heart approximately 2" in size). Fill the entire mold, being careful not to over fill.
  3. As soon as you fill one heart or other shape, place a pin back into the plaster of paris. Hold until it stands freely (only a few seconds).
  4. Let dry overnight. Pop out pins when dry and let your child paint them. When the paint is dry, spray a glossy clear paint on the pin to finish.

 

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