A small natural object (shell, leaf, bone, etc. ) Petroleum jelly Plaster of Paris Water Small disposable dish or Tupperware container (such as a margarine tub)

You should need about 2x more water than plaster, but you can adjust the ratio as you see fit.

Plaster of Paris Water Modeling clay Petroleum jelly Small natural objects such as sea shells Paper cups Plastic spoons Newspaper or paper towels

Remove the object carefully to create a mold in the shape of the item you used.

Place your clay and plaster mold on a newspaper, paper towel, or other disposable surface and allow it to harden. You’ll need to wait at least overnight, but 2 or 3 days is preferable and safer.