This is a fun art project that I found in Family Fun Magazine. We plastered our feet, Starfish, Seagull Feet and shells. The children first had fun mixing and creating the Plaster of Paris concoction. Making the feet in the sand took a few tries but mounding the sand in a pile first works out nicely. These will look great on the Christmas tree this year!
Family Fun's Description/Instructions:
Total Time Needed: 1 Hour
- Materials
- Plaster of Paris
- Small bucket
- Freshwater
- 4-inch lengths of string, optional
- Choose a site to cast your molds -- the moist, hard-packed sand near the water's edge works best.
- Firmly press both feet into the sand. The prints should be about 1/2 inch to 2 inches deep. (If your child can't press down that hard, he can use his finger to dig down into the print, following its shape.)
- Mix up the plaster, according to the directions on the package, so that it has a thick, creamy consistency. Pour the wet plaster gently into the footprints.
- To make hangers, tie a knot about a half inch in from each end of the pieces of string. As the plaster begins to harden, push the knotted ends into the plaster and let dry.
- After 20 to 25 minutes, gently dig the footprints out of the molds and brush away any excess sand. Set sole-side up in the sun for about an hour to let harden.
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/home-garden-projects/outdoor-projects/beach-crafts/footprints-in-the-sand-665677/
