Supplies Needed:
- Activa’s Li-Qua-Che
- Tribal Plaster Sprig Mold *Tribal plaster sprig mold is available from Armadillo Clay Co. https://www.armadilloclay.com/store/p1655/Tribal.html#/
- Distilled Water
- Mixing Spoon
- Mixing Cup
- Fine Sandpaper / Emory Board
- Brush
- Water Bowl
- Acrylic Paints
- Adhesive
- Magnets
Step 1
Sprig Mold
Set out mold for casting.
Step 2
Prepare the Li-Qua-Che
Thin down the liquid mache’ using 1 part water to 2 parts mache’ in a mixing cup.
Step 3
Casting
Pour liquid mache’ into the plaster sprig mold.
Gently shake mold back and forth to release any trapped air bubbles in the liquid.
*NOTE: Extra Li-Qua-Che’ may be poured back into its original container for future use.
Step 4
Dry
Allow the liquid mache’ to fully dry. Drying time will vary dependent upon room temperature.
As the liquid mache’ dries it will pull away from the side of the mold and develop a hard crust on the edges of the forms.
Step 5
Casting Removal
Gently lift out the dried mache castings from the mold.
Step 6
Edges
Smooth out any rough edges on the tribal mask castings using a fine sandpaper.
Step 7
Paint
Paint castings the desired colors using acrylic paints. Allow to dry.
Step 8
Magnets
Turn castings over and apply a dab of adhesive to the back. Attach a magnet to each form.
Step 9
Display
Attach magnets to a metal display surface.
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