Potting Instructions Using Plaster

 

	Step 1: Materials Needed: Paper mache or plastic container Bag of plaster or Quick-Set Ready Mix Water Stirring Stick
	Step 2: Pour plaster, or Quick-Set Ready Mix, into paper mache or plastic container.
	Step 3: Slowly stir in water. The amount of water varies with the amount of plaster, or Quick-Set Ready Mix. The plaster, or Quick-Set Ready Mix, will take longer to thicken if too much water is added.
	Step 4: Continue stirring until mixture starts to thicken. Stir time is approximately 1 minute, which varies, depending upon the amount water added to mixture.
	Step 5: Set the plant stem, or trunk, into thickened mixture. Hold plant steady for approximately 5 minutes, or until mixture thickens enough to support stems or trunk.
	Step 6: Place the plastered, or Quick-Set Ready Mixed, plant into a decorative container of your choice. Shape the stems, or fronds, to create the optimal desired look for the space that the plant will be occupying.
	Step 7 (optional): If paper mache was used, you may want to cut off the excess or unused material of the paper mache container. This will install easily into a fitted sized pot and will give your planter base a cleaner, more finished look.