Self Cast Instructions

Thank you all so much for your investment and contribution to /200. Casting myself was so healing it led me to include over 1,500 others. I hope that the process of casting yourself offers you the same peace and empowerment it has for me. Since I am not able to give you the /200 affirmation in person I will leave it here for you: you are one of a multitude of survivors who believe, receive, and respect you. As you take off the cast leave whatever you need.

First things first choose where you would like to cast yourself and cover the floor with a plastic sheet or towel. Follow the directions below for detailed instructions and lets do this thing!

Ali

Get Ready for the Dust!

Step 1. Fill a bowl with room temperature water water and place it on a surface that can be wiped down easily. Plaster reacts differently to temperature. Hot water causes it to set faster than cold, so if you are doing a large cast you may want to use cold water. Place the plaster in your Self Cast Kit close to the bowl but do not get any of the sheets wet until you are ready to apply them. If you are doing this without a pre-made kit be sure to cut your plaster before starting. You should have a pile of short sheets (about 5 or 6 inches) and a pile of long sheets (about 8 or 9 inches). If any plaster gets wet before it is ready to be used you will not be able to use those sheets. This material dries quickly!

Step 2. Spread a generous layer of coconut oil or vaseline on the area you will be casting. Keep in mind as you start casting yourself the cast will shift or wrinkle as you move your arms. It's easiest to cast one side of your chest if you are doing this on your own or to have a partner help if you are doing your whole chest. If you are doing your entire chest I recommend casting your non-dominant side first and working your way over to your dominant side last to avoid wrinkling.

Step 3. Once you have applied oil, cut sheets, and prepared water you are ready to start casting! Start by dipping a plaster sheet in the bowl of water. Apply the wrap over your nipple first and smooth by rubbing your hand over the plaster. Try to place sheets along with the curves of your body (place sheets horizontally on your chest and stomach area). Casting is like weaving! Try to lay down your first layer before staring on the second or third. If you are doing this cast by yourself make sure to hold plater strips spread apart when you dip them into the water so they do not fold up.

Pro Tip: You can create a paste in your hand as you cast with the left over dust from the wrap. This will result in a smoother final cast. You can also add Acrol60 to the water. This delays plaster's setting time for larger casts.

Step 4. Apply two to three layers of wrap to make the cast strong. Tap on the cast once the area you want to cover is finished. Make sure the edges are completely hardened before removing.

Step 5. Wiggle your fingers around the perimeter of the cast to loosen it if it is not already loose. Once you remove the cast (depending on your body type) place a the cast on round object (like a water bottle, wine bottle, etc) for it to finish drying overnight.

Step 6. The next day once your cast is completely dried you can hang it! Command strips do not stick to the plaster so you can hang this by hot gluing wire to the back of the cast or by nailing it directly on the wall.

Congrats on your self cast! Feel free to ask Ali any questions by texting (912)655-4398.