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1 Paste ines bucket of water atthe prescribed temperature
1. Tepid water for Plaster of Paris ond water activated
2. Gool water at 26 C (80 F) for polyester and cotton castor
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1 Cotton sheet wasding o pacing
Fete padaing (optional)
Plaster splines (optional)
2 Motture: resistant drapes
Rubber gloves
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fon the dens skin
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