Plaster can be dyed any color.
Plaster of Paris is used in many art and craft projects. In its natural form it is a white, chalky gypsum stone similar to cement. Plaster can be painted any color, but because it is relatively soft, any chips will appear as bright white spots in the finish. This problem can be solved by dying the plaster, providing a uniform color. Even if the plaster is scratched or chipped, the color will remain the same.
Instructions
1. Mix the color that you want using red, blue and yellow tempera paint in a small container. It is essential to do this in advance if you need to dye several batches of plaster the exact same color. If you plan to dye the plaster red, blue or yellow directly from the paint bottle, skip this step.
2. Mix a batch of plaster and water in a mixing bucket. Follow the mixing directions on the plaster packaging, using cool water to slow the setting time. This will give you time to mix in the paint.
3. Add the paint to the plaster a few drops at a time until you reach the color intensity that you want. Keep track of how much paint you add if you want to recreate the color in future batches.
4. Use the dyed plaster in your project the same way you would with uncolored plaster. Adding dye does not make a noticeable change in the consistency, so no modifications in its use are needed.
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