All illustrations by Alan Batley
1
Find a clear print. Press a circular 'collar' around it made from cardboard or a section of plastic bottle.
![printcast_623-9d4db8a](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/printcast_623-9d4db8a.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
2
Mix some plaster of Paris to the consistency of pancake batter. Let the air bubbles rise.
![printcast1_623-20f0a2c](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/printcast1_623-20f0a2c.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
3
Pour the mix carefully over the print. Fill the collar to 10mm above the highest point, and leave for 30 minutes.
![printcast2_623-7bfbe8c](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/printcast2_623-7bfbe8c.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
4
Prise up the cast (dig away the soil around it to help). Allow it to set firmly, then you can wash and paint it.
![printcast3_623-86d7330](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/printcast3_623-86d7330.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)