Gypsum Magnets for Painting - Ship

The set of gypsum magnets for painting "Ship" includes everything necessary to create an original craft by hand.  Help your child mix and pour the solution into the molds, following the step-by-step instructions. The child will gladly participate in making... the magnets and will be interested in painting the finished figures. The set includes:•  gypsum – 1 pack (150 grams)•  molding forms (size of each element from 5 to 7 cm) – 4 pcs.•  paints – 9 colors•  brush – 1 pc.•  magnetic tape for attaching figures to a metal surface•  instruction How to play?You will need a comfortable working space, which is best covered with a newspaper or a cloth. It is better to work in an apron or old clothes to avoid getting dirty.Stock up on a container in which you will mix the gypsum solution. This can be a disposable cup, a yogurt cup, or any other container that you won't mind throwing away later. Attention! It is forbidden to pour liquid gypsum down the drain! 
STEP 1. Set the mold.First, you need to place the plastic mold in a horizontal position. You can take a box from the set, carefully cut a hole slightly larger than the protruding part of the mold with scissors, and place the mold in this hole. Another option is to use a container (jar, bowl, etc.) that matches the size of the protruding part of the mold. STEP 2. Make the solution.For this, pour water into the prepared container and gradually add gypsum while constantly stirring with a spoon or stick. Mix the gypsum to the consistency of liquid sour cream in a ratio of 3:2, that is, 3 parts gypsum and 2 parts water. Note that gypsum hardens quickly, within 10 minutes, so you need to pour the prepared solution into the molds immediately. TIP. Before starting work, decide how many figures you want to make. If only one, use 1/4 of the gypsum powder. If you plan to fill all the molds, then you need to use all the powder in the recommended ratio. STEP 3. Pour the mold.Carefully pour the solution into the plastic mold. To ensure there are no voids and the solution fills the container evenly, the mold should be shaken a little. Remove excess solution to make the surface of the casting as even as possible. STEP 4. Remove the casting from the mold.After about 40 minutes, you can take out the casting. For this, gently stretch the mold at the edges and then, turning it over, remove the mold from the casting. If the figure does not come out, lightly tap the mold against your palm. The casting should be smooth and durable. STEP 5. Paint the figure.Now comes the most interesting part – painting! You can start 2–3 hours after casting the figure. But it's better to be patient and do it the next day, allowing the gypsum to dry completely. TIP. As a final touch, a thin layer of clear varnish can be applied to the painted figures. STEP 6. Attach the magnets.Now you can attach the magnets to the figures. The kit includes magnetic tape with an adhesive layer protected by paper. For convenience, the magnetic tape is already divided into squares. The number of squares for one figure is 6–8. If the figure does not hold well enough, a second layer of magnetic squares can be glued on. TIP. To ensure that the magnet sticks better to the gypsum figure, we recommend coating the back of the figure with varnish or PVA glue and letting it dry. Information on providing first aid • In case of gypsum entering the eyes, rinse the eyes thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention immediately.• If gypsum is swallowed, rinse the mouth thoroughly with water and drink fresh water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.• In doubtful cases, seek medical attention immediately. Bring the gypsum and/or gypsum product, as well as its packaging and instructions.• In case of injury, seek medical attention. While creating gypsum magnets, the child develops fine motor skills, concentration, and artistic taste.