Total Time Needed: 1 Hour
Leave a lasting impression on clay and plaster.
Materials
- Natural objects, such as shells, acorns or pinecones
- Modeling clay
- Waxed paper
- Plaster of Paris
- Container for mixing
Instructions
- For each "fossilized" item, place a large ball of clay on a piece of waxed paper and flatten it into a thick circle.
- Make an impression in the clay by gently pressing in the object and then removing it.
- Prepare some plaster of Paris according to the package directions so that it has a smooth but thick consistency.
- Spoon plaster into each impression, thoroughly filling it in. Let the plaster dry completely (about 30 to 60 minutes), then peel away the "clay" to reveal the fossil.
