Tricks of the Trade: Dipping Plaster Bandages.

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Cut/Tear

No Need to cut with scissors, simply use the sharp edge of a desk or table.

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Cover Large Areas

If you need to cover a large area fast, simply cut the bandages twice the length you need and fold over.

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Keep 'em flat

Keeping plaster bandages flat is a challenge. Rather then spending time flattening them out after you dip them, follow this procedure:

Grasp the bandages by all four corners. Use the thumbs and pointer fingers as shown and the little fingers against the palms of your hands.


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Dip

Without releasing your grip, dip the bandages into the water.

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Push Together

Now push your hands together, remember, don't let go. You can wring all excess water out of the plaster bandages.

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Open

If you didn't loosen your grip on the four corners you can successfully open the plaster bandages and they will be flat and smooth, ready to apply.