Valentine's Day Pins
By: Amanda Formaro
Difficulty: Very Easy
Age: 3 and up
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Parental supervision is recommended
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On February 14th give someone special a fun little gift with these Valentine's Day Pins. Kids will have fun pouring the plaster of paris into the molds and decorating their pin craft afterwards.
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What you'll need:
- Plaster of paris
- Water
- Measuring cup with a pour spout
- Mixing spoon
- Heart shaped plastic candy mold
- Pin backs
- Paint
- Paintbrushes
- Clear glaze or clear spray paint
How to make it:
- Mix the plaster of paris in a small bowl per instructions on the container.
- Place the plaster into the candy molds; be careful not to overfill the molds. (See image.)
- Let them stand for a minute or two, then gently press/place pin back (or magnet) into the plaster. (See image.) Let dry completely (a minimum of 30 minutes, longer is better).
- Pop plaster out of molds.
- Paint hearts however you like and let dry.
- Spray with acrylic sealer or glaze.
Tips:
- Create polka dots by dipping the handle end of a paintbrush into paint.
- Dip an old toothbrush into some paint thinned with a little water then rub your thumb across the bristles (pointing downward) to create a splatter affect.
- Plaster of paris is available at your local craft supply store and makes a LOT of projects!
