Not a misprint - I really DO mean plaQues and not plaGues. The Holiday Club next month is all about Joseph, so one of the craft activities will be painting some plaques
They are made in a mould using plaster of paris. I have three dozen to prepare
AND ONLY ONE MOULD!
This means mixing up one cup of plaster, pouring it into the mould, and going away for an hour. Coming back, turning it out and doing another. It is a laborious process. Back at Kirby I produced over a hundred - but it was summer, so I think they dried quicker. It still took over a fortnight.
This time, I have got some 'mould release' which is really making a difference- Bob found the recipe online - you mix a small amount of vaseline with white spirit to the consistency of single cream. Apply a thin layer to the mould [with an old toothbrush] It makes turning out a doddle. No cracked pieces this time round. I have lined the bedroom window sill with tin foil so they can stay on there and dry out. Then I will put on a base coat so the children can colour them with felt pens this year, poster paint is too messy in our limited space at Chapel.
Oh no!! Why does the filling keep coming out?
ReplyDeleteThis craft idea is very exciting and is so clever but SO MUCH prep time for you!!! You are amazing Madame Almond! Kezzie x
The tooth has a crack in it, when it flexes, the filling falls. I have another appointment tomorrow [Good job I am retired, and not having to take time off work]
DeleteOh no-that’s not good news about your filling! The plaques are very detailed and great idea about using the pens instead of paint. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI think it will be easier, and less messy.
DeleteI discovered my dentist had a twelve month guarantee on his work when I lost a filling, the only one I lost in over twenty years as his patient. He is now retired and I am getting used to a new dentist at a new practice. Like a lot of people, I don’t like change.
ReplyDeleteI must ask my chap if he has guarantees! Appointment booked for tomorrow
DeleteThe plaques look great, what a labour of love.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your filling, it's the inconvenience isn't it?
Alison in Wales x
It is very inconvenient. But at least I have a dentist, unlike many people in Norfolk
DeleteThat should be your 3 then, earring, scarf and filling. A real labour of love making all those plaques, it will be lovely to see the finished painted ones. Gill Xx
ReplyDeleteI've been diligently making them all day, just turned out plaque #30!
DeleteAlways amazed at the things you make. The children will enjoy painting those plaques.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your filling. Tell the dentist to try some superglue for a change! 😃
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DeleteSo you teach the children to 'walk like an Egyptian' as I'm reminded of the song by The Bangles!
ReplyDeleteHow annoying your new filling came out!
Well done in reaching #30 of the placque production process.
Hugs!
👍 I'm developing a good routine now
DeleteDefinitely a labor of love to keep making all the things you do for the holiday club! I hope all the plaques dry well and the children have fun painting or coloring them.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that the filling came out, again! I had a filling like that and eventually had to have a crown put in.
Just had the tooth out!
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