Track Casting is a Seasonal Outdoor Activity
Casting may be made at our Casting Area daily from May 1 to October 31 during the posted hours only: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The process does not work well in wet weather.
Prepare to make one ONE cast so that all visitors have the chance to participate.
The Park provides:
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Eubrontes tracks
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Metal rings
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Water
Visitors must provide:
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1/4 cup cooking oil
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Cloth rags and paper towels
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5-gallon plastic bucket
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10 pounds of Plaster-of-Paris (no substitutions)
Instructions
The entire process takes about 30 to 45 minutes
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Clear off the Eubrontes Track and metal ring with broom and rags. DO NOT USE WATER.
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Oil the track and ring with your hands.
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Center ring on the track and wrap rags around the outside of the ring.
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Measure three (3) quarts of water (3/4 of one gallon jug). Pour into the bucket.
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Add the ten pounds of Plaster-of-Paris to the water.
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Stir the plaster mixture quickly with your hands until it is smooth and has the consistency of cake batter.
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Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared ring.
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When the cast is hard, carefully remove the rags and the ring. Then remove the cast from the rock.