Gypsum Magnets for Painting - Fast Food

The set of gypsum magnets for painting "Fast Food" is an opportunity for children to make a magnet by hand, following step-by-step instructions, and receive an original version for a gift. Contents of the set:•  gypsum – 1 bag (150 grams)•...  molds for casting (size of each element about 5x7.5 cm) – 4 pcs.•  paints – 9 colors•  brush – 1 pc.•  magnets strip for attaching figures to a metallic surface•  instructions How to play?Help the child mix and pour the solution into the molds, as well as to paint the finished figures.You will need a comfortable workspace, preferably covered with newspaper or a tablecloth. It’s better to work in an apron or old clothes, so you don’t worry about getting dirty.Be sure to have 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 don’t mind throwing away later.Attention! It is prohibited to pour liquid gypsum down the drain! STEP 1. Set up the mold.First, you need to set the plastic mold in a horizontal position. You can take the box from the set, carefully cut a hole a little bigger than the convex part of the mold, and place the mold in this hole. Another option is to use some kind of container (jar, bowl, etc.) whose size 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 pour in the gypsum while constantly stirring with a spoon or stick. Dilute the gypsum to the consistency of liquid sour cream in the ratio of 3:2, i.e., 3 parts gypsum and 2 parts water. Note that the gypsum sets quickly, within 10 minutes, so you need to pour the ready solution into the molds immediately.TIP: Before starting, 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 that there are no air bubbles and the solution fills the entire container evenly, the mold should be shaken a little. Remove excess solution to make the surface of the casting as level as possible. STEP 4. Remove the casting from the mold.After about 40 minutes, you can take the casting out. To do this, gently stretch the mold by the edges and then, turning it over, remove the mold from the casting. If the figure does not come out, gently 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 after 2-3 hours after the casting is completed. But it’s better to be patient and do this the next day, allowing the gypsum to dry completely.TIP: As a final touch on the painted figures, a thin layer of clear varnish can be applied. STEP 6. Attach the magnets.Now you can attach the magnets to the figures. The set includes magnetic tape with an adhesive layer, protected by paper. For convenience, the magnetic tape is already divided into squares. The number of squares per figure is 6-8. If the figure does not hold well enough, you can stick a second layer of magnetic squares.TIP: To make the magnet stick better to the gypsum figure, we recommend coating the back of the figure with varnish or PVA glue and letting it dry.