3 Ways to Cast Your Arm for Pretend

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3 Ways to Cast Your Arm for Pretend
3 Ways to Cast Your Arm for Pretend
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A fake arm cast can be useful in many situations. Maybe you want to prank a friend, or you need it for a costume. You can use a simple method, such as using toilet paper, or a more complicated one, sewing recyclable chalk with a sewing machine, to make yourself a fake chalk.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: With toilet paper

Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 1
Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 1

Step 1. Use a washable marker to mark the outlines of the chalk

Decide how much you want it to cover your arm.

  • For this type, it is best not to go beyond the elbow.
  • It will look more like an old plaster model, rather than one of today's fiberglass structures.
Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 2
Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 2

Step 2. Wrap two layers of toilet paper around the bottom of your arm

Starting just below the drawn line, start wrapping the paper around your arm in two layers. Tear off the paper.

At this point, don't cover your hand. Focus on the part of the arm below the wrist

Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 3
Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 3

Step 3. Wet the paper

Keep your arm under the water for a few seconds, wetting the paper well.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 4

Step 4. Squeeze the water

Press the paper against the skin, draining the water.

It doesn't matter if creases or tears are formed. You will cover that layer with more toilet paper

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 5

Step 5. Add a couple more layers of paper

Wrap it around the same area as your arm.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 6

Step 6. Wet the paper again

Keep your arm underwater for a few more seconds to wet the toilet paper.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 7

Step 7. Squeeze the water again

Drain the water, pushing the paper against your arm.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 8

Step 8. Repeat the process

Keep adding paper until you get a thick layer at the bottom of your arm.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 9

Step 9. Start wrapping your hand

Connecting it to the rest of the chalk, wrap the paper around your hand, passing over and under your thumb.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 10

Step 10. Repeat the same procedure above

Add layers, wetting them as you go. Be sure to press the paper against your arm to drain excess water.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 11

Step 11. Let the plaster dry

You can rest your arm on a towel or pillow to let the cast dry.

Otherwise, try a hair dryer

Method 2 of 3: With a stocking, gauze, and tape

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 12

Step 1. Use a white sock

Cut off the ankle. Cut out a triangle at the ankle, leaving it attached on the upper side.

  • If the sock is long enough, you can cut off the whole foot. Basically, you want to create a tube that covers your entire arm. By cutting out just the heel, you create a tube that lies flat on your arm.
  • Use a sock that you no longer use, as you will make it unusable.
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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 13

Step 2. Cut out the toes from the sock

Cut off the end of the sock leaving an even side.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 14

Step 3. Cut a hole for the thumb

Leaving about 5 cm at the bottom of the tube, cut out a small section for the thumb.

Cut a semicircle into the folded sock with sharp scissors, making a hole for the thumb

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 15

Step 4. Put the sock on your arm

Pull the sock according to how far you want to cover your arm. If it's too long, cut off the excess to make it shorter. However, it is good to leave some at the end to fold the gauze.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 16

Step 5. Wrap the arm with self-adhesive gauze

Starting from the bottom, wrap your arm with gauze. Leave some space at the bottom of the sock to fold the gauze. Overlap the layers. When you reach your hand, wrap over and under your thumb, leaving your fingers free.

Don't over tighten, or you'll block circulation

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 17

Step 6. Fold the sock over the gauze

Fold the ends of the sock over the gauze.

This step isn't critical, but it will make the ends look tidier

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 18

Step 7. Use colored tape to wrap around the arm

Starting with the folded end at the bottom, wrap some colored ribbon around your arm, overlapping as you go. You can use masking tape or masking tape.

  • Make sure you don't over tighten. You don't want to cut off the circulation.
  • Use small pieces to make the job easier. Use about 12 inches of duct tape at a time so it doesn't fold back on itself.
  • You can use sports tapes instead of scotch tape.
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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 19

Step 8. Trim the excess tape at the thumb level

If the edge of the tape builds up too much on your thumb, carefully trim the edges.

Method 3 of 3: With a sewing machine

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 20

Step 1. Calculate the length and width of the arm

Start where you want the cast to start, at the bottom of the arm, and measure to the end of the palm. Make a note of the number.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 21

Step 2. Measure your arm circumference

Wrap a measuring tape around the thickest part of your arm. Write down the number. Wrap the measuring tape around your hand just below the thumb. Write down the number.

Add about 5cm to each measurement for overlap

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 22

Step 3. Measure two pieces of flannel

Use the length and circumference of your arm to cut out a piece of flannel.

Fold each side from the largest to the smallest circumference

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 23

Step 4. Cut out two pieces of flannel according to your measurements

Also cut out the cotton batting for the center, to the same size.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 24

Step 5. Check that the cast fits comfortably on your arm

Put a piece of flannel around your arm. Make sure it overlaps about 3 cm on each side at its thickest point.

The part at the end of the hand will then have a hole for your thumb

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 25

Step 6. Cut the tights into 2-3cm strips

Use an old pair of tights. You can use colored or white ones, as you like.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 26

Step 7. Assemble the layers

Put a piece of flannel on the bottom, the batting in the middle and a piece of flannel on top. Arrange the strips of pantyhose on top.

The flannel strips should overlap each other and zigzag across the cast. They should also be arranged in width and not just in length

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 27

Step 8. Sew the strips

Proceed along the edges of the strips to sew them. You can use a plain or zigzag stitch.

You can use thread in the same color as the tights, or a complementary color

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 28

Step 9. Cut a hole for the thumb

Fold the chalk in half lengthwise. About 3 cm from the top, cut a round hole large enough to fit your thumb with scissors.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 29

Step 10. Sew around the chalk and the thumb hole

Using a zigzag stitch, swipe along the edges of the chalk and around the thumb hole.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 30

Step 11. Sew Velcro strips to the chalk

On the two long sides, sew matching Velcro strips.

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Make a Fake Arm Cast Step 31

Step 12. Wrap the cast around your arm

Attach it with velcro.

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