Is there a proper way to mix plaster?
A2: The Simple Answer: Slowly pour plaster into 1-2 inches of water until little islands of plaster form. Let sit as is for 1-2 minutes before mixing, mix to a creamy smooth consistency. After mixing is complete you’re good to go. A2: The Detailed Answer: The use of plaster is almost universal within the paleontological community. In the controlled confines of a laboratory more care can be given to the mixing of plaster than might occur in the field. Whether one mixes plaster in the laboratory or in the field it is useful to remember that the goal in plaster mixing is complete and even dispersion of the plaster particles in water. Examples and reasons for the proper mixing of plaster in the laboratory and under field conditions are given below.
