Materials Needed:
- Activa Perma Stone
- Measuring Spoon
- Mixing Container
- Water
- Spoon
- Silicone Mushroom Mold
- Tray
- Fine Sandpaper
- Acrylic Paint
- Water Bowl
- Paint Brush
- Predrilled Wood Slice
- Twine
- Scissors
- Small Bow
- Green Felt
- Adhesive
Step 1
Mixing
Mix compound according to package directions. Add 1.5 parts Perma Stone into 1 part water in a clean, disposable mixing container or bag.
Mix gently and slowly until a pancake batter consistency is reached.
Step 2
Pour
Place the silicone mold into a tray.
Pour the Perma Stone mixture into the silicone mold.
Gently tap or vibrate the mold on the try to release any air bubbles.
Step 3
Drying
Allow the Perma Stone to dry. Average setting time is approximately 20-30 minutes.
Step 4
Removal
Loosen the castings from the mold by gently pulling back on the mold’s edges. Lift the castings completely out of the mold.
Step 5
Smooth
File down any rough edges on the castings using sand paper or file.
Step 6
Paint
Paint the castings with the acrylic paint.
*Mushroom Varieties
Step 7
Mount
Glue casting into the center of the wood slice using adhesive. Pull the twine through the predrilled hole and knot the end to create a loop. Glue on the small bow. Apply felt grass under the casting.
/>
/>