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(4) Allow the plastic to dry for 30 minutes or longer after each 

 fill. 



(5) Fill the mold again one or more times if and as required, 

 the number of fills depending on (a) the depth of the mold, (b) the 

 consistency of the plastic, and (c) the desired stiffness of the cast. 





AFTER THE CEMENT HAS BECOME "TACKY," WIRES ARE APPLIED TO 

 THE STEMS OF THE CASTS. 



(6) Wet the surface of the mold thoroughly with butyl acetate 

 and allow it to remain wet for a few seconds to soften the film of 

 surplus plastic on the surface. Slight scrubbing with a cloth may 

 be necessary. Generous use of solvent will save time and energy. 



(7) While the surface of the mold is thoroughly wet with sol- 

 vent, the loosened film should be immediately rinsed off by holding 







THE FINISHED CASTS ARE ASSEMBLED INTO CLUSTERS TO FORM BRANCHES. 



the mold over a pan of water in which a cloth has been immersed, 

 and sluicing the dripping wet cloth over the mold a few times to 

 carry the plastic and solvent into the water. If the water is allowed 

 to stand for a few minutes after the molds are rinsed, it can be 

 skimmed before dumping it down the drain. This will avoid trouble 

 with the plumbing. If surplus plastic remains on some part of the 



