rough Instructional diagram on packaging for Pearhead 3D hand print.

 

Please read through the instructions before attempting to make your child’s mold.  

Includes:   •    1 Wooden base •    1 bag of 3d Powder (A) •    1 bag of Plaster Powder (B) •    2x mixing tubs •    Instructions    Household Items you will need to prepare: 1.    Spoon or whisk 2.    Water 3.    Newspaper 4.    Timer or clock  •    We recommend laying newspaper around your work area for ease of cleanup.  •    A napping child is most convenient to work with in Step A •    Also, it’s recommend that you complete an ENTIRE step without stopping/pausing in-between.  

 

STEP A:  

1: Using 1 mixing tub, add room temperature water to the lower mark on the tub (ILLUSTRATION)        

2: Gradually mix in contents of bag (A) into the tub. Mix thoroughly for 1-2 minutes until the mixture looks like pancake batter  Tip: (remember to mix the edges of the container where excess powder may have collected) (ILLUSTRATION)        

3.Wet you child’s hand or foot and submerge into the mixture up to the middle of the wrist/ankle.Hold steady for approx 2 minutes (ILLUSTRATION)        

4. You will notice that the mixture has turned into a thick gelatin; at this point you can slowly remove your child’s hand/foot from the mold. Tip: Loosen the gelatin around the edges by gently wiggling in a circular motion, then pull out in one direction (ILLUSTRATION)          

Step A is now complete and should have a beautiful mold with which to make your memory print!  Your baby’s involvement in the project is complete! We recommend washing your mixing spoon or whisk as you’ll need to use it again in Step B  

STEP B 1. Using the 2nd mixing tub, add room temperature water to the upper mark on the tub (ILLUSTRATION)          

2. Gradually mix in contents of bag (B) into the tub. Mix thoroughly for 2 minutes until the resulting mixture resembles thick paint (ILLUSTRATION)          

3. Slowly pour the mixture into the mold from Step A until the just before top, leaving approx 1/16”. Let the plaster dry for approx 3-4 hours Tip: Stop anytime during the pouring and tap the tub against the table to release air pockets  (ILLUSTRATION)          Step B is now complete!  

IMPORTANT! Do not pour excess plaster down your drain, place into bag and dispose of with garbage  

STEP C  

1. Once the plaster has hardened, turn the tub upside down and the gelatin mold will slide out in 1 piece (ILLUSTRATION)      

2. Gently pull away the gelatin mold to reveal your child’s print. Using your fingernails, peel away chunks of the gelatin. (ILLUSTRATION) TIP: Start from the outside corners removing 1” x 1” sections while moving inward      3. After you’ve removed all of the molding gelatin, your print can be easily touched up by rubbing with your fingers any areas that require some smoothing out TIP: use toothpick for any crevices such as between the fingers or toes. (ILLUSTRATION)    

4. Apply double-sided tape and you’re ready to mount your child’s print onto the display base! (ILLUSTRATION)       Congratulations, you have completed the the most priceless sculpture in history!  Extra tips: Painting your child’s print can add a touch of flair to your print