1. Lay a newspaper on the kitchen table or counter top to work on. Measure exactly 3 litre of cold (73 degrees) water and pour it into the moulding container. Do not use warm water, the mould will set to quickly. Before adding the moulding powder into the container of water, practice inserting your hands into the container of water for two to three minutes. This will allow you to become comfortable with the water temperature and determine the position of your hands. This will ensure that you get a beautiful statue.
2. Make sure you are in a comfortable position. We recommend someone hold the container at arms level or placing the bucket on a chair. Open the bag of moulding powder and empty the bag of moulding powder into the moulding container while mixing.
3. Mix quickly and thoroughly for 1 minute. The material will have a lumpy consistency. We recommend a churning motion straight up and down. It is ok. If some moulding powder spills out while you are mixing.
4. Insert your hands into the container. After 1 minute the material will begin to thicken and start to set. Make sure the hands are completely covered with moulding material but not touching the bottom or sides of the container. Firmly hold your hands in the container until the mould has set completely. Test it by
touching the top of the material with your finger. The Moulding should not stick to your finger. The bottom of the mould takes a little longer to set then the top. So leave your hands in the mould another 20 seconds after you think the top has set completely.

5. Remove one hand at a time. Slowly wiggling the hands from side to side (this will release the suction). Be careful not to tear the mould. Rinse your hands with water to remove any moulding material.
Helpful Hints: -If you are wearing rings have the man remove his hand first. This will give the woman more space to wiggle her ring free before removing her hand from the mould. -If you are holding an object slowly wiggle your hand free from the object. Ensuring the object stays in place in the mould.

1. Pour 1 2/3 cups (405 ml) of cold water into the large mixing bowl. Pour the bag of Casting powder into the bowl of water.
2. Mix until a smooth consistency develops. If you curled your fingers in the mould continue with number 3. If you did not curl your fingers continue with number 6.
3. Pour some amount of mixed casting powder into the mould. Look inside the mould and tilt the container so the casting material fills the curled finger tips. By tilting the container sideways this will release any trapped air (This is important otherwise the finger tips will not turn out). To make the air bubbles rise to the surface, tap the bucket on the table firmly 20 times.
4. With the container still tilted in the angles position, pour as much mixture into the mould as possible without it spilling out. Tap the bucket on the table or counter top firmly 20 times.
5. Tilt the container upwards slightly and pour as much mixture into the mould as possible without it spilling out. Repeat this step until you bring the bucket back to its upright position. Fill the mould to the top with casting mixture. Tap the container on the sides and bottom until all the air bubbles have surfaced.
(Skip number 6 & 7 and continue on to number 8).

6. Pour casting mixture into the mould. Tap the bottom and sides of the bucket firmly 20 times, to make the air bubbles rise to the surface. Tap vigorously, it will not hurt the mould.

7. Continue adding Casting mixture to the mould and tap occasionally until the mould is filled to the top. Tap the bucket on the sides and bottom until all the air bubbles have surfaced.
8. Set the container aside and allow the statue to harden for 1-2 hours.

1. Pull on all sides of the bucket (two sides at a time) so the moulding breaks its suction from the bucket. Pull the mould out of the bucket by turning the bucket upside down. Squeeze and tap until the mould slides out of the bucket. Carefully peel the moulding away from the statue. Be very careful not to break the fragile fingers.
2. If necessary mix the remaining casting powder with a few drops of water to get a thick mixture (you want it to have the consistency of putty). Fill any air bubble holes and imperfections at this time (let the statue dry for about 15 minutes).
3. If necessary use a safety pin to remove any excess casting or moulding and to accent the details of your statue.
4. Sand the bottom of the statue with sandpaper to get a smooth and even bottom.
5. After you have fixed any imperfections, set your Hands aside to dry for at least 5 days.
6. Apply 1 or 2 coats of clear protective sealant or paint. If you are going to paint it a colour, we suggest placing a small amount in an area that won't be visible. This will ensure you like the colour before preceding. The clear protective sealant should be applied after the paint if you choose to paint the statue. This will give your statue a protective coating. Allow 30 minutes dry time between each coat. Place the statue on wax paper while drying.