Decorating DIY Home Decor DIY Wall Art Botanical Plaster Artwork By Caitlin Sole Caitlin Sole Instagram Caitlin Sole is the senior home editor at BHG. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of interior design expertise. She has vast experience with digital media, including SEO, photo shoot production, video production, eCommerce content, print collaboration, and custom sales content. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on February 12, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Create beautiful nature-inspired wall art plaques with these step-by-step instructions. 01 of 10 Branching Out Twigs, leaves, branches, and other elements from nature make quite an impression in DIY maven Michele Beschen's plaster of Paris wall art. Learn how to make your own with our easy to follow step-by-step guide. What you'll need: Cutting board Duck cloth or muslin Moist earth clay Rolling pin Empty wooden frame Branches, leaves, and other nature objects Clay tools Plaster of Paris Wire hook for hanging 02 of 10 Step One On a cutting board covered with duck cloth, roll out clay to 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Cut clay to size of frame, pressing it to the edges of the frame. 03 of 10 Step Two Press branches, leaves, and other objects found in nature (rocks and pods work well) into the clay. Use clay tools if needed to make deeper indentions. 04 of 10 Step Three Leave items in the clay, or remove them, leaving the indentation. 05 of 10 Step Four Mix plaster of Paris according to instructions, and pour a thin layer into the frame on top of the clay. 06 of 10 Step Five Let set for a few seconds; gently lift and lightly shake duck cloth to remove air bubbles if necessary. Add more plaster until level with edge of frame. Press a wire hook into plaster of Paris. Let plaster set for 30 minutes. 07 of 10 Step Six Turn over frame and remove clay cast. Let plaster dry overnight. Hang the plaque, and enjoy your nature-inspired work of art! 08 of 10 Conserve A spray of sticks forms the base of this piece. When surrounded by a bark-clad frame that is woodburned with the word "conserve," the plaque becomes a mantra for an eco-friendly lifestyle. Tip: The clay for each casting can be reused for future castings as long as it remains moist. 09 of 10 Upcycled Frames A cast-off cabinet door gets a new life as the frame for this plaster of Paris art project. Rethink old frames, door panels, or windows to serve as the frame for your project. If plaster leaks out of the frame, simply sand the excess away. 10 of 10 Framed Up Sticks play off the leaf impression of this plaque. To make the wood frame, notch the vertical sticks to hold the horizontal pieces; secure with wood glue. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit