How Do You Make A Plaster Cast Of An Arm?
Making a plaster cast of an arm has a lot of uses. For a doctor, it can be used to fashion a brace or set cast. For an investigator, it can freeze valuable evidence of a fractured limb at a crime scene. For set and scene designers, it can be how they create a special arm attachment for a sci-fi hero. If you want to make your own plaster cast, all you need is some plaster, a friend and a little bit of time. Wrap your friend’s arm in wet sheet fabric or gauze to avoid any injury or hair-pulling when the cast is removed. Just wrap it in one sheet and wrap tightly. The plaster needs to stick to this to form a cast. Mix your plaster. Follow the directions carefully, adding the right amount of water to the mix. You should use a fairly large bowl, and make enough to cover the entire arm in two or three coats. Lay the person’s arm on a table and coat it in plaster. Work quickly, covering all areas of the arm, even the bottom. To do this successfully, you should probably let the arm sit on a pl
