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    FsterPlaster

    Designs by: Tiffany Windsor, Heidi Borchers & Maria Nerius

    +Fabulously Fun,Fantastic and Fresh Ideas

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    FWe LOVE Faster Plaster! This revolutionary microwaveable plaster formula eliminatesthe wait to begin creating. Faster Plaster is easy to usejust add water and shake. Then pour intothe mold, let set, remove from mold and microwave. Finished projects are ready in no time be-cause theres no days spent waiting for the plaster to air dry. The self-sealing formula is harder andmore chip-resistant than regular plaster. Plaster washes off with soap and water. Faster Plaster issafe for children with adult supervision.

    Youve come a long way baby! We remember when this product was first introducedto the creative consumer more than 15 years ago and thanks to some innovative new techniques

    and applications weve discovered, Faster Plaster has taken on a whole new look!Faster Plasteris one of the easiest-to-use basic crafting products that produces WOW results! With the use oftraditional soap, clay, jewelry and plaster molds and some newly discovered techniques (thank youHeidi!), combined with todays exciting color ink, markers and specialty paint products, Faster Plas-ter is perfect for embellishing your paper art and crafting including scrapbooking, cardmaking,altered art, collage, ATCs, and mixed media. Plus you can create fantastic home dcor, outdoorsart, jewelry, fashion accessories, art dolls, and so much more.

    Techniques. Faster Plaster can be used in a variety of applications. Traditionally, it waspoured into coaster, trivet and stepping stone molds and used as a base for mosaics. It was alsopoured into design molds for a variety of shapes and styles. With the introduction of new candymolds, silicone baking molds, clay molds, clear stamps, texture plates, pre-cut foam shapesand other recycled plastic molds, its easy to achieve a broad range of contemporary,

    traditional and vintage designs.

    Weve hope you have as much fun creating and playing with Faster Plaster as we do. Wedlove to see your creations and share them! J ust email your project photos [email protected] and well share them on-line!

    Get Creative! Get Inspired!

    Tiffany Windsor, Heidi Borchers & Maria Neriuswww.InspiredatHome.com

    Check out more great Faster Plaster project ideas at www.FaveCrafts.com

    asterPlaster

    Faster Plaster supplies are available at your local craft supply retailer or shop on-line at www.shop.inspiredathome.com

    Faster Plaster 50+ Fabulously Fun, Fantastic and Fresh Ideas eBookCopyright 2009 by Inspired at HomeAll rights reserved.No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without written permission from the publisher, except in the case of briefquotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Trademarks are property of their respective holders. When used, trademarks are

    for the benefit of the trademark owner only. Faster Plasteris a registered trademark of Plaid Enterprises, Inc.

    Published by Inspired at Home, 4300 Main Street, Grasonville, MD 21658www.inspiredathome.com

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    Meet the designers . . .

    Tiffany Windsor, born into an artistic, entrepreneurial family, has found success expressing her talents in manydifferent arenas. As the daughter of Aleene J ackson, Americas beloved Mother of Crafting and inventor ofAleenes Tacky Glue, Tiffanys first love is expressing herself creatively. As a child, Tiffany expressed her craftytalents utilizing all of the supplies available at her mothers store. Whether it was simply gluing popsicle stickstogether, bejeweling cigar boxes or designing elaborate chenille stem treasures, crafting has been an everydaypart of her life. She communicates that creativity through many consumer channels. As the producer and host of

    Aleenes Creative Living television and editor of Aleenes Creative Living magazine Tiffany has a rich knowledgeof the creative craft industry. She has also made regular appearances on HSN, QVC, Lifetime and HGTV.Tiffany is the host of Inspired at Home Radio, a weekly live internet radio program which features guest inter-views with top creative designers, authors and entrepreneurs.

    Heidi Borchers has been an accomplished artist and illustrator as well as an inventive designer since herteens. In the mid-1990s, Heidi launched the largest selling craft book ever publishedthe first in a successionof continuity craft books called Aleenes Big Book of Crafts. Many of her more than two dozen hard-boundbooks have been featured in Book of the Month Clubs across the country. She launched her national cable tele-vision career with featured segments on Aleenes Creative Living and remains a staple crafting personality.Heidis designs have been featured in McCalls, Better Homes & Gardens, Creative Living, Craft, Home & Style,Decorating Craft Ideas, and Crafts N Things. As an eco artist, her passion is to recycle items you would nor-mally toss away. Heidi illustrates the fan-favorite Almost Dailies e-mail series and co-hosts Inspired at HomeRadio where she shares her popular Challenge Heidi ideas.

    Maria Nerius has worked in the creative and craft industries for over 25 years starting as a professional artisanand is a well-known designer, writer, author, editor, and consultant. She has worked as an editor for publishersincluding the DRG Network, Prime Media, and CK Media. She was the founding editor ofStamp It! Magazineand the editor ofJewelry Creations. She currently serves as the Editorial Consultant to FaveCrafts.com. Maria isa savvy social media networking enthusiast who enjoys staying on top of current trends as well as knowing thetraditions and history of crafting and crafting techniques. Maria is featured weekly on Inspired at Home Radiowith her Craft Concierge reports. Her creative writings can also be found on the Inspired at Home Blog andwebsite.

    Inspired at Home is THE source for bringing together all the ways todays woman can express her individuality throughcreativity and live in the joy of the moment. Our goal is to bring balance and harmony into your world. We encourage

    health, security, strength, and well-being. We strive to fill our community with laughter, fulfillment, and prosperity.Inspired at Home provides a network and foundation for kindred souls to gather.

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    Mix& PourMeasure FasterPlaster into bag andadd water according topackage directions.Seal bag and shakefor 12 minutesaccording to packageinstructions.

    Snip corner of bag. Pour into mold or ontosurface.

    Measure Faster

    Plaster into container.

    Add water. Place lid on container

    and shake for 12minutes according topackage instructions.

    Pour into mold or onto

    surface.

    Tiffanys Yogurt Container

    Heidis Zip Bag

    We have each found our own preferred mix and pour methods for Faster Plaster. You can use either of thesemethods for any of the projects in this book or develop your own method!

    So how muchFaster Plaster

    should I mix at one time?

    You can mix small batches ofFaster Plaster easily but we havefound that the 1/2 pound bag is agreat size to mix if you aremaking several coasters or a

    trivet or making a whole batch ofmini-tiles. We always keep somefavorite small molds close-bylike the Tribal Faces molds or

    jewelry cabochonsor textureplatesso that when we have

    just a small amount of FasterPlaster left over we pour the extrainto those molds. Even a fewdrops goes a long way! Remem-ber that you cannot save or storeyour leftover mixed Faster Plasterso you should go ahead and useevery last drop!

    Remember to always prepare your work surface before you start to pour your Faster Plaster projects. You wanta level surface where your pieces can set undisturbed until they are ready to remove from the mold. If you havea mold that is not sitting level, Heidi recommends that you just prop up one corner with craft sticks.

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    Now, this is where it gets really fun! We put our creative thinking caps on and found some real cool ways toplay with Faster Plaster. These are the techniques that you will find featured in this book.

    The Cool StuffPlace craft foamin mold.

    Pour Faster Plas-ter into mold, cov-ering craft foamand filling to top.

    Remove plasterfrom mold.

    Place item to embed intomold FACE DOWN. (Thisexample uses buttons. Besure to protect face of buttonwith blue tape before placingin mold.)

    Pour Faster Plaster intomold. Lightly tap edges ofmold to release bubbles. Letset until solid to the touch.Remove from mold.

    Remove blue tape to revealembedded button. Cleanedges with blunt toothpick.

    Lift foam to revealindentation in plas-ter. Clean edgeswith craft knife.

    Embedding in Mold

    Place clearstamp, pre-cutcraft foam shape,or flexible textureplate FACE UP inmold.

    Pour Faster Plas-ter into mold.Lightly tap edgesto release bub-bles. Let set untilsolid to touch.

    Remove frommold.

    Voila! Beautifullyembossed coasteror tile.

    Detail Embossing in Mold

    Plain Embossing in Mold

    Lightly tap edgesof mold to releasebubbles. Let set inmold until plasterfeels solid to thetouch.

    Lift to removetexture plate fromplaster.

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    More Cool StuffPlace texture plate onsmooth, level worksurface.

    Pour Faster Plaster ontoplate(s) in random patterns.Lightly tap side of plate to re-lease bubbles and to helpplaster settle, if needed. Letset until solid to the touch.

    Turn plate over and pieceswill fall away from the plate.If any stick, gently twist plateto pop pieces off.

    Embedding Hangers

    When you pull your plaster design from the mold, it should still be cool and slightly moist tothe touch. This is the best time to use a craft knife or a blunted toothpick to clean up anyedges. The plaster is solid but the edges can easily be smoothed while the plaster is stillmoist. This clean-up can be done after the piece has dried completely, but it is much easierduring this phase of the drying process.

    After the plaster is dry, you can use fine grit sandpaper, emery board or bead reamer tosmooth any rough edges on your Faster Plaster pieces or to smooth and flatten the backs ofany pieces, if needed.

    Cleaning Up Your Pieces

    Direct Pour on Texture Plate

    Heidi found a clever way to suspendjump rings which she embeds into theback of her jewelry pendants. By simplypiercing the side of the mold (this is arecycled plastic mold) and insertingtoothpicks at just the right height, shedevised a way to hang her jump ringswhile the plaster sets.

    To embed your hanger, wait about 10 minutes untilFaster Plaster starts to solidify and then press yourhanger into plaster. If the hanger starts to sink toomuch, pull it back out, wait a few more minutes andtry again. Remember that when you embed itemsyou cannot use the microwave to speed drying.

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    Going Green

    Color& FinishAdirondack Ink brush full strengthalcohol ink directlyon plaster surfaceor apply directlyfrom bottle. For a

    softer effect, mixink with water andbrush onto plastersurface.

    Acryli c Paintyoucan brush fullstrength acrylicpaint directly on toFaster Plaster orthin paint with water

    for a beautiful colorwash effect.

    Lumiere PaintThe shimmers cre-ate a beautiful ef-fect on the FasterPlaster surface.

    You can brush full

    strength or thinpaint with water.

    Sealers &FinishesWehave tried thefollowing finishes:Sakura 3D CrystalLacquer (clear

    and color), GlossyAccents byRanger, DecoArt

    Triple ThickGlaze, AleenesSpray AcrylicSealerGlossy

    Other InkFasterPlaster provides agreat surface forstamping. We havestamped with

    Tsukineko

    Brilliance, StazOn,and Ancient Page.

    So what exactly are the recycled molds that we use inmany of our Faster Plaster projects? Its the blister

    plastic packaging that you are most likely wondering ifyou can put into the recycle bin (because it usuallydoesnt have the recycling triangle on it.) Its the plasticpackaging that a lot of your cosmetics come in, youralcohol ink sets are packaged in . . . its everywhere.Sometimes its also known as clamshell packaging.Heidi discovered that these plastic discards can makefor some really cool molds for your Faster Plasterprojects!

    Have fun and experiment with your own coloring techniques on Faster Plaster. Heres what we have playedwith!

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    Warning.crafting with Faster Plaster is addictive!Little did we know when we first started playing withFaster Plaster that it would become so addictive. Onecreative idea led to another and were still dreaming upfun new techniques! As crafters, we are always seeking new surfaces to craft on and craft with and what welove about Faster Plaster is that you can use so many supplies, like molds, texture plates and clear stamps tocreate intriguing designs. Another thing we love about this product is that it has a high success rate. Some-times, as designers, we have to spend hours and hours trying to determine the best way to use a product. WithFaster Plaster, it was success at first try every time. Even our mistakes became beautiful jewelry. So, weinvite you to jump in, mix it up get creative, get inspired and have fun!

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    Contents9 Youre A StarFrame by Heidi Borchers10 I Heart YouFrame by Heidi Borchers11 Rosey OutlookFrame by Heidi Borchers

    12 Flower PowerMini Tile in Frame & Cork Cappers by Tiffany Windsor

    14 Geo ModFrame by Heidi Borchers

    16 Feelin the LoveI Adore You Mosaic Brick by Heidi Borchers

    17 Coasting AlongCoasters by Tiffany Windsor

    18 In Your DreamsJ ournal by Heidi Borchers

    20 Let the Sunshine InJ ournal by Maria Nerius

    21 Faerie FunJ ournal by Tiffany Windsor

    22 Texture and TribalThe Tribe Has Spoken Card by Maria Nerius

    23 Pond ViewsCards by Maria Nerius

    24 Watermelon WhimsyNecklace by Maria Nerius

    25 Seahorse DreamsNecklace by Maria Nerius

    26 For TeacherNecklace by Maria Nerius

    27 Go NativeAfrican Mask Necklace by Maria Nerius

    28 Sparkle & ShineTouch of Crystal Pendants by Heidi Borchers

    29 Glitter & GlamEmbedded Glitter Pendant by Tiffany Windsor

    30 Vein of GoldGold Foil Pendant by Heidi Borchers

    31 Glass & GlamEmbedded Glass Pendant by Tiffany Windsor

    32 In the GardenEmbossed Dragonfly Garden Plaque by Tiffany Windsor

    34 Garden GreenGreen Garden Man Plant Stake and Vase by Heidi Borchers

    36 FlutterbyesStamped Mini Tiles by Tiffany Windsor

    38 Girl TalkGirls Will Be Girls Purse & Rings and Things by Heidi Borchers40 Be My FriendHello Friend Plaque by Tiffany Windsor

    42 In the SpiritSpirit Balls by Heidi Borchers

    44 Soothe the SpiritSpirit Plaques by Tiffany Windsor

    46 Notes, Thoughts and o ther Musings

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    Star Frameby Heidi Borchers

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidRecycled plastic blisterpackaging (I used from Wiltoncookie cutter packaging)

    Plastic star mold by Plaid (fromMake-It Mosaics Heart TrivetKit)

    AleenesSuper Thick Tacky

    GlueAleenesSpray Acrylic Sealer(Glossy or Matte)

    Craft foamAcrylic paint dark blue, white,yellow

    Paint brushScissors

    ToothpickCraft knifeDouble stick tapePicture hanger or magnet

    InstructionsPrepare mold by first cutting craft foam to desired size for photo opening. Place into plastic mold exactlywhere you want it and place mold onto smooth level surface. Following package instructions, mix FasterPlaster and pour into mold (covering craft foam) and fill to desired thickness. Let plaster set approximately 10

    minutes and embed hanger into back of frame mold. When plaster is solid to the touch, carefully turn mold over torelease plaster. Lift foam from mold with finger or use craft knife (or pin) to catch hold of edge and pull up to re-move. Clean up edges where needed with craft knife. Let air drydo not microwave to dry (because of embeddedhanger). Pour plaster into star molds. When plaster is solid to the touch, carefully turn molds over to releaseplaster. Following package instructions, use microwave to speed up drying of stars if desired. Paint frameblue and stars yellow. Let dry. Use tip of toothpick to add white dots. Let dry. If desired, spray with sealer.

    Trim photo to fit inset. Add piece of double stick tape to back of photo and press into frame. Glue starsin place on frame.

    Youre a Star

    I love to recycle! This cool frame is created from blister packaging you know, the kind that you toss awayinto the recycle bin all the time! This kind of recycle packaging comes in all shapes and sizes! With the embeddingtechnique, a piece of craft foam creates the indentation for the photo. Heidi

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    Heart Frameby Heidi Borchers

    InstructionsPrepare mold by first cutting craft foam to desired size for photo opening.Place foam into plastic mold exactly where you want it. Following packageinstructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into mold (covering craft foam)and fill to desired thickness. Let plaster set approximately 10 minutes and embed hanger into back of plaster.When plaster is solid to the touch, carefully turn mold over to release plaster. Lift foam from mold with fingeror use craft knife (or pin) to catch hold of edge and pull up to remove. Clean up edges where needed withcraft knife. Let air drydo not microwave to dry (because of embedded hanger). Pour plaster into heart

    molds. When plaster is solid to the touch, carefully turn mold over to release plaster. Following package in-structions use microwave to speed up drying if desired. Paint frame red, raspberry and pink. Using photo asguide paint hearts with grid pattern. Use liner brush to paint swirls. Use wood tip of brush (or toothpick orsmall pencil eraser) to paint dots. Let paint dry. Glue hearts in place on frame. If desired, spray with sealer.

    I Heart YouCut a piece of craft foam toany shape or size to makeindentations in your FasterPlaster picture frame.

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidCraft foam

    Recycled plastic blisterpackaging (I used from Wiltoncookie cutter packaging)

    Castin Craft J ewelry Mold byEnvirotex

    AleenesSuper Thick TackyGlue

    AleenesSpray Acrylic Sealer(Glossy or Matte)

    Craft foamAcrylic paintred, raspberry,medium pink, white, silvermetallic

    Paint brushes 1/2 shader,fine liner

    ScissorsToothpickCraft knifePicture hanger or magnet

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    You can embed a hanger or magnet on the back of this frame or in a pinch,you could also embed a large paper clip for a hanger.

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    Rose Frameby Heidi Borchers

    InstructionsPrepare mold by cutting craft foam to desired size for opening. P lace foam into mold exactly where you want it.Following package instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into mold (covering craft foam) and fill to top. Pourplaster into rose mold. Let plaster set approximately 10 minutes and embed hanger into back of frame mold. Whenplaster is solid to the touch, carefully turn mold over to release plaster. Lift foam from mold with finger or use pin tocatch hold of edge and pull up to remove. Clean up edges where needed with craft knife. Let air drydo not micro-wave to dry (because of embedded hanger). Paint frame white. Let dry. Dip end of paintbrush or pencil eraser intoleaf green and dot onto frame. Set aside to dry. Paint leaves foliage green. Paint rose raspberry and while paint isstill wet, dip brush into pink and paint edges of petals blending with raspberry. While paint is still wet, brush andblend red into recesses to add shadows. Mix small amount of red with foliage green. Use liner brush to paint leafveins. Clean brush and paint veins with leaf green. Let dry. Glue rose onto frame. If desired, spray with sealer.

    RoseY OutlookA vintage floral plaster moldprovides the flower focus forthis picture frame!

    The rose design is a vintage Faster Plaster mold that I found at a garagesale. You can also find many of these vintage molds available for sale on-line. I wanted a larger photo opening for this frame so I cut a larger pieceof craft foam for the indentation. Heidi

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidRecycled plastic blisterpackaging (I used from Wiltoncookie cutter packaging)

    Plastic rose design mold(vintage garage sale find)

    AleenesSuper Thick TackyGlue

    AleenesSpray Acrylic Sealer(Glossy or Matte)

    Craft foamAcrylic paint white, red,raspberry, medium pink, leafgreen, foliage green

    Paint brushes1/2 shader, fineliner

    Scissors

    Pencil with eraserCraft knife (or toothpick)Picture hanger or magnet

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    Mini Tile in Frameby Tiffany Windsor

    I love the shape and size ofthe Wilton Bite-size Browniesilicone baking mold and pourthese mini-tiles by the dozenand use them for all sorts ofprojects! Tiffany

    This embedding technique is really fun because you use pre-cut adhesivebacked craft foam shapes for the design.

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    InstructionsRemove paper backing from foam shape and press into bottom of mold.Repeat for additional molds. Place mold on smooth level surface. Followingpackage instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into mold covering foamshape. For bottle tops, fill mold to the top. For other uses, you can fill 1/2 to 3/4. When plaster is solid to the touch,carefully turn mold over and release plaster. Use tip of pin to help pull foam shape from plaster. (See next page.)

    Following package instructions use microwave to speed up drying if desired. Apply alcohol ink directly from bottleto flower imprint area. Squeeze a few drops of alcohol ink on palette and mix with water to create a color wash.Brush wash onto remaining surface of plaster. Let dry. Stamp top and sides of tile with StazOn. If desired, applycoat of 3D Lacquer to raised stamped area of mini-tile. Set aside to dry. Paint wood frame with light pink. Let dry.Using cosmetic sponge, dab black paint on daisy stamp and stamp on frame. Repeat until entire front of frame isstamped. Glue scrapbook paper to frame insert. Glue mini tile to center. To create the bottle stoppers, just gluethe mini-tile to the top of the cork stopper. Add fancy beaded trims and you have pretty collectible bottles.

    Flower PowerMaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cup & waterPlastic container with lidBite-size Brownie SquaresSilicone Baking Mold by Wilton

    Pre-cut adhesive backed craftfoam shapes

    Adirondack Alcohol Ink byRangerPink Sherbet

    StazOn J et Black Ink byTsukineko

    J ust Between Friends Polka DotClear Stamp by Fiskars

    Rubber stampdaisy design3D Crystal Lacquer by Sakura

    AleenesSuper Thick TackyGlueScrapbook paperhandwritingWood framePalette or waxed paperPaint brushAcrylic paintlight pink, blackCosmetic spongeBeaded trims

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    Pre-cut adhesive backed foam shapes from the kids department at your local craft store make great designelements for the mini tiles because of their simplicity! J ust peel the paper backing and press them into thebottom of the mold. The adhesive holds them in place while you pour. After the Faster Plaster is solid to the

    touch, carefully pop out the tiles from the mold. Use your pin to lift the edge of the foam shape and then pullup and out. A clean, crisp image remains in the plaster!

    You can use alcohol inks or a wash of acrylicpaint to color your plaster shapes. I like themottled look of alcohol inks. The colors are

    very strong directly from the bottle or thinthem down with water for a great

    color wash effect.

    I use Aleenes Liquid Fusion ClearUrethane Glue for gluing my mini-tiles tocorks. Even though these bottles aredecorative, I want to be sure I have a nicestrong bond. Tiffany

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    InstructionsPlace mold and texture plates on smooth level surface. Following package instructions, mix Faster Plaster andpour into frame mold. Pour randomly onto texture plate(s). When plaster is solid to the touch, carefully turn moldand texture plates over and release plaster. Following package instructions use microwave to speed up drying ifdesired. If needed, lightly sand edges.

    Spray paint the frame and design pieces. Let dry. To color design pieces, carefully apply ink directly from pad ontoraised surfaces. Set ink with heat gun. When completely cooled, spray with sealer. Let dry. Determine designplacement, glue in place along with stained glass tiles. Protect plaster pieces with blue tape and then apply grout.

    Heidis complete mosaic grouting tutorial can be found on-line at:www.favecrafts.com/Techniques/How-to-Grout-Mosaics-Tutorial

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    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidRecycled plastic blister packaging (I usedfrom Wilton cookie cutter packaging)

    MirrorTexture Plates - Double Sided Assortment

    III by FiskarsWeldbond Glue (for mosaicing)AleenesSpray Acrylic Sealer Glossy

    Ancient Page InkCoal BlackWhite spray paint (matte) by KrylonHeat gunStained glass piecesiridescentSandpaperfine gritBlue low mask painters tapeSanded groutblack

    I discovered this really cool pour technique using texture plates and Faster Plaster. These are the hardplasticplates that are used for polymer clay crafting and paper embossing but for this technique, you cansimply pour your plaster onto the plate, let it drywhich happens really quicklyand then create this really

    mod mirror. Heidi

    Mini Mod Mirrorby Heidi Borchers

    Geo Mod

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    How cool is this!

    When deciding your design layout,trace frame onto blank paper. Then,lay your mirror and tiles over patternto determine placement. I had thoughtI was going to use flat back marblesbut in the final design I decided I likedthe flat iridescent stained glass piecesbetter! Thats what we designers liketo dochange it up! Once I had mydesigns placed just right, I glued themto the plaster frame.

    When it comes time to grout, protect the white painted

    surface of the frame with blue tape. The black groutcan get really messy so take your time and try not toget too much grout on your design pieces. I usesanded grout so I always protect my plaster pieceswith gloss finish but you still need to be extra carefuland use a light hand when grouting and cleaning sothat you dont scratch the surface.

    When you pour Faster Plaster, create interesting shapes. Let plasterset until solid to the touch and then pop off the texture plate.

    After spray painting the plaster pieces,just use your ink pad to color the raisedsurfaces.

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    I Adore You Mosaic Br ickby Heidi Borchers

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidHeart Candy Mold by WiltonFloral & Heart Soap Mold by Lifeof the Party

    AleenesSpray Acrylic SealerGlossy

    Weldbond Glue (for mosaicing)Acrylic paintwhite, red,raspberry, medium pink, leafgreen, foliage green

    Paint brushes1/2 flat shader,fine liner

    ToothpickCraft knifeBrickMosaic tiles (or stained glass

    pieces) and groutAlphabet letter beadsBlue low mask painters tape

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into mold(s). When plaster is solid to the touch, care-fully turn mold over and release plaster. Following package instructions use microwave to speed up drying ifdesired. Paint floral mold design white. Let dry. Paint roses raspberry and while paint is still wet, dip brush into pinkand paint edges of petals blending with raspberry. While paint is still wet, brush and blend red into recesses to adddimension. Mix small amount of red with foliage green to create brown. Use liner brush to paint veins. Let dry.Paint heart mold design red. While paint is still wet, paint edges of heart with raspberry, blending with red. Let dry.Dip end of toothpick in white and apply dots to design. Let dry. Spray both painted pieces with sealer. Let drycompletely.

    Glue tiles, alphabet letters and plaster pieces onto top and all sides of brick. Let dry. Cover plaster designs withblue tape to protect while grouting.

    Heidis complete mosaic grouting tutorial can be found on-line at:www.favecrafts.com/Techniques/How-to-Grout-Mosaics-Tutorial

    Feelin the Love

    My design studio is filled will all sorts of mosaic designs. This brick is oneof the favorites of my students and makes a cute door stop or tabletopdcor. Heidi

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    Embossed Coastersby Tiffany Windsor

    InstructionsCut texture plate to fit mold exactly and place in mold FACE UP. Place moldonto smooth level surface. Following package instructions, mix Faster Plasterand pour into mold covering texture plate. When plaster is solid to the touch,

    carefully turn mold over to release plaster. Following package instructions, usemicrowave to speed up drying if desired.

    To color coaster apply alcohol ink either directly from the bottle tip (for strongbold color) or mix ink with water to create a color wash and brush on the color.(You can also create color wash from acrylic paints for a pretty effect.) Letcolor dry completely. Apply lacquer directly to raised surface of coaster. Let

    dry. If using colored lacquer,please note that it will changethe color of the alcohol inkbut its a beautiful effect!

    Coasting AlongThis is the first FasterPlaster project I made! Igrabbed a texture plate, cut itto fit inside the coaster moldand poured. And then I washooked!Tiffany

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cup

    WaterPlastic container with lidCoaster Mold by Plaid(or recycled plastic packaging)

    Texture Makers Swirls & Scrollsby Studio by Sculpey

    Adirondack Alcohol Inks byRanger Wild Plum, Lettuce

    3D Crystal Lacquer by Sakura(clear or colored)

    The detail created by the texture maker is wonderful andalcohol inks create a beautiful color effect on Faster Plaster,however, coloring can vary from piece to piece so keep that inmind if you think you want to create a matched set!

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    Dreams Journalby Heidi Borchers

    InstructionsFor dragonfly, place soap stamp FACE UP in mold. Position so that the edges of the stamp do not touch anyedges of the mold. For Dreams, place clear stamp FACE UP on non-stick surface. Following package instruc-tions, mix Faster Plaster. Pour into mold (covering soap stamp). Pour over clear stamp. When plaster is solid

    to the touch, carefully turn mold over to release plaster. Lift foam from mold with finger or use pin to catchhold of edge and pull up to remove. Clean up edges where needed with craft knife. Pop plaster design fromnon-stick surface and gently remove clear stamp. You should have a perfect impression! Following packageinstructions, use microwave to speed up drying if desired.

    In Your Dreams

    Faster Plaster is light-weight so it makes perfect embellishments for yourmixed media projects. Using textured papers for the background and FasterPlaster designs for the dimension, this mixed media journal has a dreamylook!

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    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidRecycled blister package for

    moldJ ournal by 7GypsiesDream Clear Stamp byInkadinkadoo

    Mod Podgeby PlaidDragonfly Soap Stamp by Life

    of the PartyNon-stick Craft Sheet by

    RangerAleenesSuper Thick TackyGlue

    Acrylic paintblack, white,lavender, purple, lt. pink,medium pink, lt. blue, aqua,green, yellow

    Craft chalksTextured paperHoneycomb packaging paper

    Paint brushes1/2 shader,fine liner, hard bristle (forchalks)

    Craft knifeWaxed paper

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    Paint DREAMS plaster design piece with blackpaint. Paint the outside edge of dragonfly tilewith black. Paint inside area of dragonfly with

    white. Let dry. With fine liner brush, detail thelettering and vine. Set aside to dry. On dragonflytile, drybrush over black with aqua, lt. blue andlavender being careful not to get any paint onthe dragonfly area. Let dry. Using hard bristlebrush, color dragonfly with chalks. Set plasterpieces aside.

    Place waxed paper between journal cover andfirst page. This will help to protect inside pages.

    Tear textured papers into desired sizes. Workingone area at a time, brush on coat of Mod Podge

    to journal cover. Lay paper into Mod Podge andapply coat over paper. Repeat to cover entire

    journal cover. Let dry.

    Paint entire journal cover black. Let dry. Dry brushsections of paper with acrylic paint, varying sec-tion colors. Let dry. Glue plaster pieces on journal.Let dry.

    The dragonfly design is colored with acrylic paintson the outside edge and chalks on the inside. I usewhite acrylic paint for the base for the chalks.Just brush on and let dry and then use a stiffbristle brush to apply your chalk colors. Heidi

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    Here Comes the Sun Journalby Maria Nerius

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidSun Designer Push Mold by Amaco

    AleenesOriginal Tacky GlueQuote Sticker by K&CompanyPaper by Bazzill BasicsArt Glitter Institute Designer GlueGlossy Accents Finish by RangerMedium and large silk zinnia flowerAcrylic paintyellowPaint brushSmall journalScissors

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into face mold(s). When plaster is solid to thetouch, carefully turn mold over to release plaster. Following package instructions, use microwave to speed updrying if desired. Paint face yellow. Let dry. Brush on Glossy Accents. Let dry.

    Remove plastic center from floral. This will also remove the plastic back of the flower. Glue the flower petalrings together at center so the flower will hold together. Glue face to center of flower. Cut paper to size to fitfront of journal and glue in place. Adhere quote sticker.

    Glue flower where desired on journal. (This journal has a magnetic flap so the flower was adhered to the flap.)

    If your journal doesnt have a flap, then center to top of journal and glue in place.

    Let the Sunshine in!Faster Plaster works great in clayface molds. Theyre quick, easy anda great way to add whimsical dimen-sion to your creative projects.

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    Faerie Journalby Tiffany Windsor

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidCastin Craft J ewelry Mold by EnvirotexStazOn Ink by TsukinekoJ et BlackFairy Princess Scrapbook Paper byKaren Foster

    Texture Plate by FiskarsDouble SidedAssortment II

    AleenesMemory Glue

    AleenesOriginal Tacky GlueLumiere Paint by J acquardPink GoldRubber stamp imagefairy stampAcrylic paintmedium pink, light foliagegreen

    Paint brush1/2 shader3D Crystal Lacquer by Sakura

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into jewelryMold(s) and onto texture plate. When plaster is solid to the touch, carefully turnmold over to release plaster. Following package instructions, use microwave tospeed up drying if desired. Mix several drops of Lumiere paint with water andbrush randomly onto jewelry plaster shape. Set aside to dry. Brush pink painton textured design. Let dry. Paint raised surface with green. Let dry. Stampfairy image on plaster. Apply coat of 3D Lacquer to front of fairy stamped em-bellishment. Layer and glue plaster pieces together. Glue fairy paper on frontof journal. Lay ribbon on front of journal and wrap around to back of journal,

    center and glue to hold on front and back. Glue plaster embellishment on frontof journal. Loop ends of ribbon.

    Faerie Fun

    I love to rubber stamp and when I found how beautifully Faster Plaster takesa rubber stamped image, there was no stopping me ! On a curved surface suchas this jewelry shape, just roll your rubber stamp over the surface. Tiffany

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    The Tribe Has Spoken Cardby Maria Nerius

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWater

    Plastic container with lidTribal Designer Push Mold by

    AmacoScrap of burlapPaper by Bazzill Basics -3 x 4-1/2 scrap of heavy fabric1-1/2 x 2 scrap of heavy fabric4-1/2 x 5-1/2 card blank

    AleenesSuper Thick TackyGlue

    Acrylic paintbeigeGold pigment ink

    Synthetic Artist Sponge byRoyal Brush

    PaintbrushLength of raffia

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into face mold(s). When plaster is solid to thetouch, carefully turn mold over to release plaster. Following package instructions, use microwave to speed up

    drying if desired. Paint face beige. Let dry. Sponge on gold pigment ink. This project didnt use any sealer, butyou can apply a light coat of sealer for more shine or to matte the gold ink.

    Add highlights to front of card by pouncing sponge into gold ink pad and then pouncing on card. Adhere 3 x4-1/4 heavy fabric to center of card front. Then layer a scrap of burlap on top of it. Center smaller fabric pieceonto card front, adhere face to center of smaller fabric piece. Finish with a raffia bow.

    Texture and TribalAdd dimension to any project withFaster Plaster! This card usesnaturals with just a touch ofgold to capture the earthinessof Africa.

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    Pond Views Cardsby Maria Nerius

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cup & waterPlastic container with lidAsian Accents Mold by SculpeyPaper by Bazzill Basics

    4-1/2 x 5-1/2 card green blank4-1/2 x 5-1/2 card blue blank4 shades of green paper, 4 shades of blue paper

    Marvy Uchida Clever Lever Punchessquare(1-1/4, 1-3/8, 2)

    AleenesSuper Thick Tacky GlueAcrylic paintlt. orange, med. orange, dark green,dark blue, white, black

    StylusToothbrushPaint brush1/2 shaderPaper trimmerPalette (or waxed paper)RulerNewspaperAssorted variegated blue and green flosses

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into fishmold(s). When plaster is solid to the touch, carefully turn mold over to re-lease plaster. Following package instructions use microwave to speed updrying if desired. Paint fish light orange. Let dry. Make a color wash withdrop of medium orange on palette and add water. Stir until milky. Drybrushthis wash along shadow lines to give depth to the fish. Dot eye with stylususing black paint. Allow to dry. Punch 1 square each with 3 different size

    square punches. Cut, stack and glue 3 blue and 3 green. With the fourthcolor of blue and green, cut 2 3/4" x 5 1/2" strips. Glue blue strip to thegreen card blank and green strip to the blue card blank. Place bluestacked squares onto green strip on blue card, placing so squares becomea diamond. Repeat this process for green card. Glue one fish to each dia-

    mond. Place cards onto newspaper or other protective cover of work space. Dip toothbrush into dark green paintand using your thumb (raking it over the toothbrush head) splatter paint onto card. Clean and drytoothbrush, repeat this process with dark blue and white paint. Finish with a floss bow along card fold.

    Pond ViewsYou can almost hear the fish splashing inthe pond! The finishing touch of splatteringpaint onto the card front gives the feel of coolwater.

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    Watermelon Necklaceby Maria Nerius

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidCountry Mold by SculpeyAcrylic paintdark green, lightgreen, black, raspberry red

    Glossy Accents by RangerSmall jewelry bail by Aanraku

    Tiny Green Mix by Blue Moon (seedbeads and bugle beads)

    AleenesPlatinum Bond Glass &Bead Slick Surfaces Adhesive

    ScissorsPaint brushScissors

    Toggle setBead wire4 Crimping beadsCrimping tool

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into watermelon mold. When plaster is solid to the

    touch, remove from mold. Following package instructions use microwave to speed up drying if desired. Be sure tomake a second watermelon if you want to make a ring! Paint outside watermelon rind dark green, a line of lightgreen for inner rind, watermelon fruit raspberry red, seeds black. Allow to dry. Glue bail to back of watermelon andallow glue to dry.

    This necklace is 16. Cut bead wire to 20. If you want a longer necklace, cut bead wire toyour desired length plus 4-6. Thread a crimp bead, 5 assorted beads, a crimp bead, andone part of the toggle finding onto one end of the bead wire. Thread bead wire backthrough the crimp bead, assorted beads, and second crimp bead. Crimp with crimpingtool. I like to double crimp for extra strength, but feel free to use a single crimp to holdyour closure.

    String on assorted seed and bugle beads until you reach a length of 16, slide on pendant. Repeat Step 3 to se-cure second part of toggle closure. Adhere second watermelon to ring finding. You now have a cute necklace andring set!

    Watermelon WhimsY

    Mouth-watering fun around your neck for any season. You can add theglossy finish or leave it matte depending on your wardrobe.

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    Seahorse Necklaceby Maria Nerius

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidSealife Push Mold by SculpeyDistressed Black ink by Ranger

    Brilliance White ink by TsukinekoAleenesPlatinum Bond Glass & Bead SlickSurfaces Adhesive

    Blue Mix by Blue Moon (Assorted beads: 150 E beads)4 small fish beads; 2 silver clam shell beads

    Small J ewelry bail by AanrakuAcrylic paintwhite, light blueStylusArtist spongePaint brush1/2 shaderScissors

    Toggle findingBead wire4 Crimping beadsCrimping tool

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into sealife mold. When plaster is solid to thetouch, remove from mold. Following package instructions use microwave to speed up drying if desired.Paint seahorse white and allow to dry. Dot along backside, fin, and mouth of seahorse with stylus and allowdots to dry. Lightly sponge black ink onto seahorse, then white ink, and finally a light dab of black ink. Setaside to dry. Once dry, adhere bail to back of seahorse.

    This necklace is 14. Cut bead wire to 20. If you want a longer necklace, cut bead wire to your desired length

    plus 4-6. Thread a crimp bead, 5 E beads, a crimp bead, and one part of the toggle finding onto one end ofthe bead wire. Thread bead wire back through the crimp bead, E beads, and second crimp bead. Crimp withcrimping tool. I like to double crimp for extra strength, but feel free to use a single crimp to hold your closure.String 55 E beads onto bead wire, then a fish bead, 5 E beads, fish bead, 5 E beads, clam shell bead, then10 E beads. Add seahorse to the necklace. J ust slide bail down, this size bail will slide easily over the Ebeads. Reverse and string beads listed in Step 4. Repeat crimp step and secure remaining part of your toggleclosure.

    Seahorse DreamsFrom the depths of the deep blue sea and shimmeringwith silver, this cute little critter is a favorite of children.Seahorses are pretty in any color!

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    For Teacher Necklaceby Maria Nerius

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidApple mold by Sculpey

    Small J ewelry Bail by AanrakuAcrylic paint: red, greenPaint brushAleenesPlatinum Bond Glass &Bead Slick Surfaces Adhesive

    Toggle setBead wire4 Crimping beadsCrimping toolAssorted beads: 57 dark green E beads,36 medium green E beads, 5 brownseed beads, 12 small medium greenleaf beads

    Scissors

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into apple mold. When plaster is solid to thetouch, remove from mold. Following package instructions use microwave to speed up drying if desired. Paintapple red and leaf green. Let dry. Glue bail to back of apple and let glue dry.

    This necklace is 18. Cut bead wire to 25. If you want a longer necklace, cut bead wire to your desired length plus4-6. Thread a crimp bead, 5 dark green E beads, a crimp bead, and one part of the toggle finding onto one end ofthe bead wire. Thread bead wire back through the crimp bead, E beads, and second crimp bead. Crimp with crimp-ing tool. I like to double crimp for extra strength, but feel free to use a single crimp to hold your closure. Note thatleaf beads are strung with first leaf up and second leaf down, just be aware as you are stringing. String onto bead

    wire 15 dark green E beads, 3 medium green seed beads, 1 dark green E bead, leaf bead, 1 dark green E bead, 3medium green, 1 dark green, leaf bead, 1 dark green, 3 medium green, 1 dark green, 3 medium, 1 dark, leaf bead,1 dark green, 3 medium green, 1 dark green, leaf bead, 1 dark green, 3 medium green, 1 dark green, 3 medium, 1dark, leaf bead, 1 dark green, 3 medium green, 1 dark green, leaf bead, 1 dark green, 3 medium green, 1 darkgreen, 3 medium green, 1 dark green, 3 medium green, 5 brown seed beads. Add pendant, reverse and repeatpattern. Repeat to secure second part of toggle closure.

    For TeacherMake for your favorite teacher orfor yourself, this apple pendant looksgreat in any shade of red. Or you mightwant to go green with a Granny Smith!

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    Afri can Mask Necklaceby Maria Nerius

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidAsian Accents Mold by SculpeySynthetic Artist Sponge by Royal Brush

    AleenesPlatinum Bond Glass & Bead SlickSurfaces Adhesive

    Small J ewelry Bail by AanrakuBrilliance White pigment ink by TsukinekoBrown Mix by Blue Moon (Assorted bead: 40 brown mediumsized brown beads)

    Acrylic paint brownPaint brush

    Toggle setBead wire2 Crimping beadsCrimping tool

    Scissors

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into face mold(s). When plaster is solid to thetouch, carefully turn mold over to release. Following package instructions use microwave to speed up drying ifdesired. Paint face brown. Allow to dry. Lightly sponge on white pigment ink. Allow to dry. Adhere bail to backof face and allow glue to dry.

    This necklace is 18. Cut bead wire to 25. If you want a longer necklace, cut bead wire toyour desired length plus 4-6. Thread a crimp bead and one part of the toggle finding ontoone end of the bead wire. Thread bead wire back through the crimp bead and crimp with

    crimping tool. String on 40 brown beads. Add pendant and string on 20 more beads. Repeatcrimping to secure second part of toggle closure.

    Go NativeSo easy with just a coat of brown and a light touch of gold orsilver, this pendant is perfect casual or for a special night onthe town.

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    Touch of Crystal Pendantsby Heidi Borchers

    MaterialsFaster Plaster

    Measuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidRecycled plastic blister package for mold(or Castin Craft J ewelry Mold by Envirotex)

    Ancient Page Inksvarious colors3D Crystal Lacquer by SakuraRubber stampsvarious designsSmall Swarovski crystals

    J ump ring (13mm) or small jewelry bail andjewelry glue

    Tweezers

    Heat gunSilk ribbon or cording

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster. Pour into molds. Wait 510minutes and as plaster starts to solidify, carefully insert jump ring at an angle. If ringstarts to sink, just lift end with toothpick. (If you prefer to use a jewelry bail glued onto the back of your pendant, just skip this jump ring step.) When plaster is solid to thetouch, carefully turn mold over to release plaster. Let air drydo not microwave todry. Apply ink color directly by stamping with pad in various colors. Remember tocolor the back of your pendant too! Stamp designs where desired. Heat set ink.When cooled, apply coat of lacquer directly from bottle tip to front of pendant. I like tofirst draw a line of lacquer around the top edge and then fill in with lacquer. Using

    tweezers, carefully drop crystals into lacquer. Set aside to dry for several hours orovernight. When the pendant is dry, I also like to apply a thin coat of lacquer aroundall sides. I just use my finger to rub it on but you can use a soft brush. All you need isa thin coat. Let dry. To hang pendant, tie ribbon or cording onto jump ring (or slidethrough jewelry bail).

    Sparkle & ShineRecycled blister packaging comes in the mostintriguing and useful shapes for creating

    jewelry with Faster Plaster. This mold had sixperfectly rectangle shapes. Whenever I haveplaster left over from pouring other projects,I just pour into this mold so that I always haveextra jewelry tiles ready to decorate! Heidi

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    Embedded Glitter Pendantby Tiffany Windsor

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cup & waterPlastic container with lidBite-size Brownie Squares Silicone Baking Moldby Wilton

    Adirondack Alcohol Inks by RangerStazOn Ink by TsukinekoJ et Black3D Crystal Lacquer by SakuraAleenesPlatinum Bond Glass & BeadSlick Surfaces Adhesive

    Small J ewelry Bail by AanrakuLarge flake glitterSandpaperfine gritRubber stampPaint brush

    Instructions

    Sprinkle glitter sparsely into mold(s). Place moldon smooth level surface. Following package in-structions, mix Faster Plaster. Pour into molds.

    (Depending on the depth you desire on your pendant, you can pour1/41/2 full.) When plaster is solid to the touch, carefully turn moldover to release. Let plaster air dry. Do not microwave. When dry, ifneeded, lightly sand to reveal more glitter. The uniqueness of thistechnique is that each piece will look completely differentso havefun adding more or less glitter to your mold. To color, mix several

    drops of alcohol ink with water to create a color wash and brush onfront, sides and back of pendant. For stronger color, apply alcohol inkdirectly from bottle tip. If desired, overstamp with black ink. If desired,apply Lacquer to portion or entire front surface of pendant. Set asideundisturbed to dry.

    Glue bail onto back of pendant. Let dry. String on beading wire withbeads to create necklace.

    Glitter and GlamI love the technique of embedding intoFaster Plaster. When I found this large flakeglitter in the design studio, I knew it wouldmake an interesting effect. Tiffany

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    Gold Foil Pendantby Heidi Borchers

    InstructionsPlace mold on level surface. Following package instructions, mix Faster Plaster.Pour into pendant mold. Wait 510 minutes and as plaster starts to solidify, carefully insert jump ring at an angle.If ring starts to sink, just lift end with toothpick. (See techniques on page 6 or if you prefer to use a jewelry bailglued on to the back of your pendant, just skip this jump ring step.) Pour plaster into mini-egg mold for 1/2 balls.When plaster is solid to the touch, carefully turn molds over to release plaster. Following package instructions, usemicrowave to speed up drying if desired except if you embedded the jump ring, do not microwave, just let pieces

    air dry. When dry, apply ink color directly by stamping with pad in various colors. Leave some areas unstamped atthis step. Remember to color the back of your pendant too! Overstamp on pendant with word stamp using CoalBlack. Stamp design on 1/2 ball. Heat set ink. For gold vein, apply jagged line of Tack-It glue. Let dry until clear butstill sticky to the touch. Press matte side of foil into glue and lift. The foil will stick to the glue. Repeat to cover allglue areas. Glue half ball to pendant with bead glue. Let dry. Apply coat of lacquer directly from bottle tip to front ofpendant and ball. The lacquer should cover the foiled area also. Dont panic if the foil turns color at this step. Mine

    did but when the lacquer dried, the foil had returned to its original color. Let lacquer dry. Apply another coat ifdesired. Set aside to dry for several hours or overnight. To hang pendant, tie ribbon or cording onto jumpring (or slide through jewelry bail).

    Vein of Gold

    This pendant was a happy mistake! When I was first stamping and layering

    my colors, some of the colors mixed together in a way I hadn

    t planned! So, Igrabbed my Aleenes Tack It Over and Over and my craft foil and voila - avein of gold to camouflage my creative mistake!Heidi

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidRecycled blister package for pendant and half ballmold (or Castin Craft J ewelry Mold by Envirotex)Ancient Page inksCoal Black and various colorsRubber stampsvarious including lettering andanimal print

    AleenesTack It Over & Over Glue3D Crystal Lacquer by SakuraCraft foilgold

    J ump ring 13 mm (or small jewelry bail and jewelryglue)

    Silk ribbon or cordingHeat gun

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    Embedded Glass Pendantby Tiffany Windsor

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cup & waterPlastic container with lidBite-size Brownie Squares Silicone Baking Moldby WiltonAdirondack Alcohol Inks by RangerStazOn Ink by TsukinekoJ et Black3D Crystal Lacquer by Sakura

    AleenesPlatinum Bond Glass & BeadSlick Surfaces Adhesive

    Small J ewelry Bail by AanrakuRubber stampspolka dot and swirlGlass jewelry rectangle donutPaint brush

    Toothpick

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plas-ter. Place glass piece into mold adjusting so thatit does not touch any sides of mold. (Dependingon the depth you desire on your pendant, youcan pour 1/41/2 full.) When plaster is solid tothe touch, carefully turn mold over to release.Using blunt end of toothpick, clear plaster toreveal embedded glass. Let plaster air dry. Donot microwave. To color, mix several drops ofalcohol ink

    with water to create a color wash and brush on front, sides and back of pen-dant. If stronger color is desired, apply alcohol ink directly from bottle tip.Stamp top of pendant. If desired, apply Lacquer to plaster surface of pendant.Set aside undisturbed to dry. Glue bail onto back of pendant. Let dry. Stringon beading wire with beads to create necklace.

    Glass and GlamUniquely shaped embedded glass createsa beautiful effect in Faster Plaster mini-tiles.

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    When I found this glass jewelry pendant in my craft cupboard stash, Iknew it would look fabulous embedded in Faster Plaster. I love the rectan-gle donut shape because the plaster surrounds it inside and out. Keep inmind that you may not always be able to stamp a complete image on the topof this embedded mini-tile, but no problem! When this polka dot stampdidnt stamp the whole surface, I just added a swirl to fill in. Tiffany

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    Embossed Dragonfly GardenPlaqueby Tiffany Windsor

    MaterialsFaster Plaster

    Measuring cupWaterPlastic container with lid

    Trivet Mold by PlaidFern Texture Maker byStudio by Sculpey

    Soap Stamps by Life ofthe Party

    Adirondack Alcohol Inks byRangerCitrus, Cloud Blue,Shell Pink, Pink Sherbet,Denim, Rust

    3D Crystal Lacquer by SakuraPaint brushPicture hanger

    InstructionsPlace soap stamps and texture plate FACE UP in mold. Adjust to center all pieces keeping at least 3/8 fromedge. You do not want any of the edges of the stamps to touch the edge of the trivet mold. Place dragonflystamp FACE UP on texture plate. Following package instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour to fill mold. Besure to fill mold to very top edge (almost overfilling) in order to cover the dragonfly stamp completely. Letplaster sit for 510 minutes until you start to see it solidify. Press hanger into top center of plaster. If hangerstarts to sink, wait a few more minutes and try again. When plaster is solid to the touch, carefully turn moldover to release. You may need to gently coax the plaster out of the trivet mold. Let air dry. Do NOT micro-

    wave (because you have inserted metal hanger).

    To color plaque, mix ink with water to create wash. Color the recessed areas first, then the raised surfaces.Start with your lightest colors and add additional wash of color until desired color intensity is achieved. Formore intense color, apply directly from bottle tip onto plaster. Remember to color the sides and back too!Create antiqued color wash with several drops of rust ink mixed with water. Brush over entire surface.

    Repeat if desired for more antiqued effect.

    In the GardenYou wont believe just how easythis plaque is to make! Soapstamps and texture plates pro-vide the design detail and whenit comes time to color its justlike color by number!

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    View of trivet moldthrough bottom afterFaster Plaster has beenpoured and is now dryto the touch.

    Place texture maker andsoap stamps into mold.

    After plaster is dry to the touch,remove from mold. Lift soapstamp(s) to release from plaster.

    You should have a clean crispimage! You can use a bluntedtoothpick or craft knife to clean up

    any rough edges.

    Repeat to remove each soap stamp. Remove texture maker (whichreveals remaining soap stamp.)

    Pour Faster Plaster intomold. Fill to top. Tapedges to removebubbles.

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    Green Man Garden Stakeby Heidi Borchers

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidRecycled plastic blister packaging (I usedfrom Wilton cookie cutter packaging)

    Face mold by SculpeySharpie Permanent Marking Pens

    medium green, dark green, turquoiseWeldbond Glue (for mosaicing)Adirondack Alcohol Ink by RangerWillowMetal charmsStained glass tilesPaint brushes1/2 shader and fine detailAcrylic paintleaf green, pink, flesh, blackGlass vaseWooden spoonOther embellishments: raffia, yarn, beads

    Instructions

    Place face mold on level surface. Following package instructions, mixFaster Plaster. Pour into face mold. When plaster is solid to the touch,carefully turn mold over to release plaster. Following package instruc-tions, use microwave to speed up drying. Place tile mold on level sur-face. Following package instructions, mix Faster Plaster. Pour into tilemold. Wait 23 minutes and then place plaster face into center of tilemold. The face should sink down slightly into the wet plaster. Whenplaster in the tile mold is solid to the touch, carefully turn mold over torelease plaster. Following package instructions, use microwave to speedup drying. Mix several drops of alcohol ink with water to create a colorwash and brush onto entire surface of tile (front and back) and face. Letdry. Paint face flesh. Paint iris green and pupils black. Paint lips pink.

    Let dry. Glue tile pieces around face in desired pattern. Use markers tocolor charms and glue around face. Let dry. Glue tile to wooden spoon(or vase). Tie beads on raffia and yarn and then tie to spoon handle.Use plant stake in an indoor or protected garden area.

    Garden GreenHeres a unique garden marker or vasedecoration with a lot of charm!

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    Pour Faster Plaster intomold.

    Wait a few minutes andthen gently drop faceinto wet plaster.

    Let sit until Faster Plas-ter is solid to the touch.

    I used a wooden spoonto create an unusualplant stake with myfinished plaster tile.

    I also discovered thatyou can also combthrough Faster Plasterfor an interesting effect!

    J ust mix in zip bag andsnip off bottom corner.

    Pour plaster onto glassvase.

    Using texture comb, pullthrough the plaster. Letdry.

    Spray paint entiresurface with white mattespray paint & then paintwith Roman Stuccoacrylic.

    Mix medium brownacrylic with water to

    create antiquing. Paintover vase.

    Wipe away excess. Letdry. Mix dark brown

    acrylic with water to cre-ate antiquing and re-peat.

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    Stamped Mini-TilesBy Tiffany Windsor

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidBite-size Brownie Squares Silicone Baking Mold by WiltonAdirondack Alcohol Inks by Ranger

    StazOn Ink by TsukinekoJ et BlackJ ust Between Friends Clear Stamp(s) by FiskarsBorders Clear Stamp(s) by FiskarsRubber stampsbutterfly, dragonfly3D Crystal Lacquer by Sakura

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster. Pour intomolds. Depending on the depth you desire on your pieces,you can pour 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or fill to the top. When plaster Issolid to the touch, carefully turn mold over to release. Fol-lowing package instructions use microwave to speed up

    drying if desired.

    Mix several drops of alcohol ink with water and brush ontoplaster. For bolder color, apply ink directly from bottle tip. Be

    sure to color top, sides and bottom of mini-tile. Overstamp with designs on top and sides. If desired, applycoat of 3D Lacquer to front. Set aside to dry completely. Add additional coats if desired. These mini-tiles canbe used with your papercrafting, scrapbooking, multi-media art, transformed into magnets and a host of othercreative projects!

    FlutterbYesGrab your alcohol inks and rubber stamps and make thesemini-tiles by the dozen! Theyre great to use with yourpapercrafting and mixed media projects.

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    The most intriguing embellishments can be embedded into the mini-tiles. A glass jewelry donut creates a uniquetranslucent effect and embedded buttons peek through the tops of the mini-tiles to reveal hidden treasures.Have fun, be creative thinking up your own unique items to embed!

    Create decorative knobs by embeddingscrews into your Faster Plaster mini-tiles.The embossed effect is created by placingcraft foam shapes in the bottom of the moldbefore you pour plaster.

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    Girls wil l be Girls Purseby Heidi Borchers

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWater

    Plastic container with lidRecycled plastic blisterpackaging (Wite-out for nailpolish and other variouscosmetic packages)

    Krylon Spray PaintWatermelon

    AleenesSuper Thick TackyGlue

    AleenesSpray AcrylicSealerGlossy

    Wooden purse by J udys

    Stone House DesignsAcrylic paintwhite, red, pink,black, brown, silver

    Paint brushes1/2 shader,fine liner

    Black mosaic tiles and mirrors

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions,mix Faster Plaster. Pour intomolds. When plaster is solid to thetouch, carefully turn molds over torelease plaster. Following pack-

    age instructions, use microwaveto speed up drying. Using photoas guide, paint each plaster piecewith acrylic paint. Hand-letter withdetail brush. Set aside to dry.Spray paint purse. Hand letterwith detail brush. Glue on embel-lishments.

    Girl TalkIts all about the girls with thispurse that will hold your make-up or jewelry. Its a really funway to use recycled plasticpackaging.

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    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidPlastic Coffee Mate Creamer containerseal (cut the ring off the disc)

    Castin Craft J ewelry Mold byEnvirotex (rose is vintage mold)AleenesSpray Acrylic SealerGlossy

    Acrylic paintwhite and variouscolors

    Paint brushes1/2 shader and finedetail

    Toothpick

    Rings & ThingsInstructions

    Following package instructions, mix Faster Plaster. Pour into jew-elry molds. Wait 5 minutes and as plaster starts to solidify, care-fully insert rings (split ends) into plaster. When plaster is solid tothe touch, carefully turn mold over to release. Allow to air dry. DoNOT microwave. Paint plaster with base coat of white paint. Letdry. Paint solid colors or various designs. For more detailed

    design use fine liner brush. Apply dots with end or brush or tooth-pick. Clip Art, pattern books and childrens coloring books are agreat resource for design patterns. Have fun!

    I love to create with unique recycle materials. CoffeeMate Creamer container seals are perfect to create somefun Faster Plaster rings. Heidi

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    Hello Friend Plaqueby Tiffany Windsor

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidCoaster Mold by Plaid

    J ust Between Friends Clear Stamps by FiskarsAdirondack Alcohol Ink by RangerCloud BlueLumiere Paint by J acquardViolet Gold3D Crystal Lacquer by SakuraPicture hanger

    InstructionsPlace clear stamps in mold FACE UP. Be certainthat edges of clear stamps do not touch edge ofmold. Following package instructions, mix FasterPlaster and pour to fill mold. If you want to inserta picture hanger, let plaster sit for 510 minutesuntil you start to see it solidify. Press hanger into

    top center of plaster. If it starts to sink wait a few more minutes and try again. When plaster is solid to thetouch, carefully turn mold over to release. You may need to gently coaxthe plaster out of the trivet mold. If you have embedded hanger, do notmicrowave. Let air dry. To color, mix several drops of alcohol ink withwater to create a color wash. Brush on entire surface (front, sides andback). For stronger color, apply ink directly from bottle tip to plaster.Paint flowers and raised lettering surfaces with Lumiere. Let dry. Apply3D Lacquer to raised surface and center of flowers. Let dry completely.

    Be mY friendWhat a great way to tell a friend hello! Setthem on a stand or hang them on the wall. Bestof all, these friendship plaques are super-easyto make.

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    Alcohol inks and Lumiere paint are a pretty combination on Faster Plaster.I painted all the imprint areas which give them a soft shimmery

    two-tone effect and my favorite look is to add a coat of 3D lacquer.As you can see on this tile in progress, the lacquer really

    enhances the inked surface color. Tiffany

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    Rivet, rivet . . .To create FriendshipPlaques that you can hang by ribbon,wire or yarn, place rivets into the moldbefore pouring plaster. As you pour theplaster be sure to recheck the place-ment of the rivets as they can shift dur-ing pouring. J ust use a toothpick or yourfinger to reposition. When you removeplaster tile from mold, use a toothpick toclear away any excess plaster.

    Be sure to select rivets that areslightly taller than your tile mold sothat the tip is showing when you fillyour mold with plaster.

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    Spirit Ballsby Heidi Borchers

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster and pour into facemold(s). When plaster is solid to the touch, carefully turn mold overto release plaster. Following package instructions, use microwave tospeed up drying if desired. Paint faces with acrylic paint. Let dry.Mark details with pen. Mix one part black paint with one part brownpaint with 2 parts water to create antiquing wash. Brush over faceand wipe immediate with cloth to remove excess paint, leaving onlya light antiqued effect. If desired, repeat for darker antiquing.

    To embellish balls, wrap with yarn securing ends with glue. Coil wireand embellish with rhinestones. The sun rays are created with metalsheet. Cut to desired shape and use stylus to draw lines. This sametechnique is used for the crown. Glue all embellishments and face toball.

    In the SPirit

    Spirit faces take on a colorful vibe when added to grapevine balls wrapped withyarns and beads.

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    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidFace moldsMicron Pen by Pigmablack

    ArtEmboss Metal Sheet(lightweight) by Amacogold & silver

    AleenesSuper Thick

    Tacky GlueAcrylic paintflesh, green,raspberry, white, blue, red,yellow, black, brown

    Paint brushes1/2 shader,fine linerGrapevine ballsStylusEmbellishmentsyarn,beads, wire, rhinestones,fabric scrap, embroideryfloss

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    This spirit face just makes me smile so I call him Laughter.I painted his face using the molded features as my painting

    guide and I added rouged cheeks. His hair is made fromembroidery floss and his crown from embossed lightweightmetal. A scrap of fabric turned into a bow tie and hes ahappy guy! Heidi

    The features on this sunshine face

    are so pretty and take on a bright lookwith eyelashes drawn with a craftingfavorite Micron pen. Ruby red lipswere a must. Her sunrays are createdfrom embossed lightweight metal.

    This Spirit Ball holds the en-ergy of goddess with herpink hues and bling! Her hairis created from coiled artwire topped with multicolored rhinestones andnubby yarn.

    Each spirit face has beenantiqued which is a greatway to give an agedeffect or to tone downcolors that are too bright.

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    Spirit Plaquesby Tiffany Windsor

    MaterialsFaster PlasterMeasuring cupWaterPlastic container with lidCoaster Mold by Plaid

    Tribal Designer Push Mold by AmacoLumiere Paint by J acquardViolet GoldStazOn Ink by TsukinekoRubber Stampsvarious mini designsPaint brush1/2 shader

    Toothpick

    InstructionsFollowing package instructions, mix Faster Plaster.Pour into face mold(s). When plaster is solid to thetouch, carefully turn mold over to release plaster.Following package instructions, use microwave to

    speed up drying. (At this step, I painted the facebefore embedding because I wanted a color wash effect that would have been more difficult to control after it wasembedded. However, you can color the plain face after you embed if you prefer.) To pre-color the face, mix severaldrops of Lumiere paint with water to create a wash. Brush over entire face. Pick up more paint and brush on oneside of face. If color is too strong, immediately brush with water to soften color. Letdry. Stamp designs on cheeks. To apply color to eyes, press end of toothpick intostamp pad to pick up color and press onto eye. Repeat until entire eye area iscolored (or use black acrylic paint for this step.) Let dry.

    Following package instructions, mix Faster Plaster. Pour into tile mold. Wait 23minutes and then place plaster face into center of tile mold. The face should sinkdown slightly into the wet plaster. When plaster in the tile mold is solid to the touch,carefully turn mold over to release plaster. Let air dry. Lightly sand top edges of tile

    to smooth edge. To color, mix a few drops of Lumiere paint with water to create avery light wash. Brush color wash onto front, sides and back of tile. Brush detail colorlines with full strength paint. Let dry. Stamp designs over painted areas.

    Soothe the SPiritSpirit faces take on an intriguing effect whenembedded into Faster Plaster. The Lumiere paintadds a mystical effect with its two-tone colorand shimmer.

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    On this project, I embedded the pre-painted face into the wet plaster which worked great.In experimenting with this technique, I have found that some colors run when placed into

    the plaster. This can be an intriguing technique or a design challenge!Tiffany

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    You can embed rivets into your Faster Plaster mold to createchannels to string yarn, wire or ribbons for your hangingdesigns.

    This is an example of a design which bled slightly

    around the top of the head when placed into wetplaster so it was used to design advantage byadding lots of alcohol ink color to the backgroundand overstamping with black ink.

    Lumiere paints work beautifully on FasterPlaster. You can paint them full strength or thin

    with water to create a subtle wash like thissun face which was embedded into a tile mold.

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