How Do You Make A Baby Footprint?
• Locate some Plaster of Paris. They are usually sold in larger containers in craft stores. • Mix approximately 1 cup of plaster with 1/3 cup warm water. Mix well, adding water if necessary until you get a pancake-mix type consistency. • Pour into a plastic small 6-7 inch diameter) plate and let sit for 1-2 minutes. • Press in your baby’s hand or foot pressing slightly on all the digits. • Hold for 30 seconds and then pull the hand/foot straight up. • Examine the print. If you’re unhappy with the result, simply jiggle the mold to flatten out the plaster and try again. • Let the print dry for several hours before popping out of the mold (why a plastic/bowl or plate is so helpful). Display the print in your baby’s room as a little reminder of his/her adorable past.
