41 Unique Crafts Using Plaster of Paris

Author:
Loraine Brummer
Updated:
Oct 3, 2022 6:35 PM EDT

What Can You Do With Plaster of Paris?

So you want to know how to make plaster crafts for fun or for profit. Start with a simple project and see how easy it is to make awesome artwork. Soon, you'll be ready to try your hand at using molds for figurine creation. You'll find that you can make beautiful figurines that look like fine ceramics inexpensively.

Advantages of Plaster of Paris

Plaster dries quickly, so you can get on with painting and finishing the project.
You don't need to bake the project in a kiln.
You can buy Plaster of Paris at a lumber or hardware store, where the price is much cheaper than buying it at a craft store.

Now, let's get started with the projects. To make the pretty bird above, go to Crafts for All Seasons.

1. Plaster Eggs

There are so many possible ways to decorate these plaster eggs.

Consider adding a bit of wet plaster to slightly roughen the surface, let it dry, add a strip of lace around the widest part, and attach a jewelry fixing.
Or, after painting the egg, spray it with gloss spray paint for an enamel look.

2. Plaster-Dipped Flower Votives

Prepare silk flowers to make these beautiful flower votives. They could be spray painted if you want to add some color to them.

3. Egyptian Plaster Tile

Everything you need to know about using plaster of paris and the directions for making an Egyptian plaster tile.

4. Nature Impressions

Before mixing the plaster, be sure you've already collected the stones, leaves, twigs, shells, marbles, or whatever you want to use in your impressions project.

5. Thumb Tacks

These thumb tacks are a great idea, especially if you are looking for a unique or humorous gift to give to a friend.

6. Wispy Ghosts

I'll certainly want to make a few of these ghosts to make a Halloween centerpiece this year. I love the idea that they are lighted.

7. Faux Porcelain Frame

Imagine how appreciated a beautiful faux porcelain frame like this would be. Make a frame like this to give as a gift.

8. Polka Dot Easter Eggs

Change the cheap-looking plastic Easter eggs into real decorator items. Imagine all the different looks you can get by using this method!

9. Cupcake Candle Holders

These cupcake candle holders would be so cute as baby shower or birthday party decorations.

10. Bug Tic-Tac-Toe

The kids will have so much fun playing tic-tac-toe with this leaf and bugs set.

11. Memo Clip Holder

You'll find all sorts of ways to use this little memo clip holder. In the kitchen, it could hold a recipe card. In the living room, it could hold photos or memories.

12. Gourds, Leaves, and Pumpkins

13. Leaf Prints

I love so many of the projects on this blog, and I especially love this leaf print project.

14. Footprints

Be sure to make a set of these footprints or a plaque each year while the kids are little. It's a great way to remember days gone by.

15. Hearts and Shells

Even teenagers will love making these shell hearts to remember the good times at the beach. Make them while on vacation, or make them when you get home to re-experience the fun.

16. Bird Sculpture

Make and paint these beautiful birds to keep or to give as gifts. An outstanding project.

17. Topiary

This topiary is made using skull forms, which is great for Halloween. You can change the mold to create the sort of topiary you wish to display during another part of the year.

18. Molds Tutorial

Learn how to use small molds to make plaster projects. Think of using these to make pins, magnets, or tree ornaments.

19. Chunky Beads

Big chunky jewelry is trendy right now, so have lots of fun making your own pieces.

20. Maple Leaf Garland

Learn how to make a beautiful plaster leaf garland to use in your home.

21. Recipe Card Holder

This recipe card holder would be a great gift for Mom, Grandma, or anyone who loves to cook. Imagine how proud the little ones will be to see you using this practical gift from them.