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While making casts and sculptures for your garden, you might have wondered how to make plaster of Paris stronger. When mixed with water, it can be molded and used in many ways from sculptures to modeling. Basic plaster of Paris mixture is hard, but it can be fragile when it is dried. This can be a problem if you will display your garden sculptures in an area where they are exposed to various weather conditions. To help you with this problem, we have shared different ways on how you can make plaster of Paris more durable.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to make plaster of Paris stronger?<\/span> To make the plaster of Paris stronger and more durable, you can mix it with glue. Pour 1 \u00bc cup of water in a mixing bowl and add \u00bc cup of glue and mix it. Slowly pour two cups of plaster of Paris into the mixture. Let the plaster rest for about five minutes before mixing it again. The glue will strengthen the mixture making it last for a long time.<\/b><\/p>\n

How to make plaster of Paris waterproof? What is stronger than plaster of Paris? Why is plaster of Paris easy to break? These are some of the questions that we will discuss in this article. If you are interested in making the plastic of Paris stronger so that you can use it for your home and garden, you can check out the rest of the article below for more tips and information. We share different ways on how to make the plaster of Paris stronger. Moreover, we will discuss important things that you need to know on how to make plaster more durable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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How Can I Make Plaster of Paris Stronger?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Adding glue to the plaster of Paris and water mixture can strengthen the plaster and make it last longer. This also makes the plaster of Paris harder so that it can be strong enough to be sanded with fine-grit sandpaper.<\/b> The basic glue and formula are ideal for small plaster projects. You can use the same formula for larger projects by scaling it up as long as you make sure that the ingredients and ratio used are the same.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do You Make Plaster of Paris Less Brittle?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Below are the materials and instructions on how to make plaster of Paris less brittle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Materials<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Plaster<\/span><\/li>\n
  • White glue<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Water<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Old newspapers<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Measuring cup<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Mixing bowl<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Spatula<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Directions<\/b><\/p>\n

    Step 1: Prepare the Area<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cover the work area with newspaper to prevent the plaster from sticking to the surfaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 2: Mix Water and Glue<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pour 1 \u00bc cup of water into the mixing bowl. Add \u00bc cup of white glue into the water. Mix them until the glue is thoroughly dissolved in water. The color of the mixture should be milky white with a creamy consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 3: Add Plaster to the Mixture<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pour 2 cups of plaster of Paris into the mixture. Sprinkle a small amount of plaster across the surface of the mixture. Do not stir the mixture because it can cause air bubbles that can weaken the plaster. Allow the plaster to settle to the bottom. Continue to pour the plaster of Paris until you have used all two cups.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 4: Allow the Mixture to Rest<\/span><\/p>\n

    Allow the plaster to rest for about five minutes before mixing.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 5: Use the Plaster<\/span><\/p>\n

    Use the plaster immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u2705 Video – How to Mix Plaster of Paris Technique the Easy Way for Superior Strength<\/b><\/h4>\n

    For a visual demonstration, you can watch the video below shared by Environ Molds on their YouTube channel. It shows the steps on how to create high-quality plaster art castings with superior strength and resistance to chipping. This method will make the plaster stringer and also durable. You can try this technique at home when making small sculptures for your garden and home decoration. Click the play button for the complete demonstration.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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