Blending is important to allow the powder to react with water. Add the powder do the water and allow it to soak in. Then blend for 5-8 minutes for optimal results.Once poured, the
casting stone will set and cure in as little as 1 hour (small infant castings), but take up to 4 hours to cure for larger adult castings. For very
large castings (XL and Family kits) allow up to 4-6 hours. You will
know it has cured when it is hard and cool to the touch. Once demolded, rinse with cold water to remove any residual Step 1 and allow the statue to dry fully in an open (no shelves, dark closets,
etc) well-ventilated environment with a lot of natural light. The drying time is approximately 1-2
days for each 1/2 inch of thickness. Once fully dry, the statue can be
sealed with water-based paints.