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plaster thanks....another use for dead plaster

updated mon 1 mar 04

 

Angela Davis on sun 29 feb 04


I just saw a program on public TV called "Kid Concoctions",
you have to check it out if there are young ones around your house.
Very innovative.
They made sidewalk chalks from plaster and food color.
Since old plaster is soft when molded, you could color it with water based
poster paints or the like, mix it thin, (thin plaster sets even softer) and
mold it in
sections of the cardboard tubes in paper towels and toilet paper rolls.

I have plenty of old plaster and my first grandchild is due in June, now
all I need is a sidewalk.

Angela Davis

"Have joy in everything you make."

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ivor and Olive Lewis"
To:
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 10:51 PM
Subject: Re: Plaster thanks


> Dear Lili'
> "Dead" plaster is not useless.
> Recrushed to a powder it can be used to lighten heavy clay soils.
> Dig the stuff in and improve the fertility of your garden if needs be
> Best regards,
> Ivor Lewis. Redhill, South Australia
>
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