We used lollipop molds for our figurines. (If you do this, you must close the lollipop stick space with a little playdough.)

I mixed up the plaster of paris and water. I usually do this step on my own since we are working with plaster.

I poured the mixture right into the candy molds and let it set for a few hours.

Once they hardened, I popped each one out and let them continue to sit overnight. (They could be painted at this point, but I decided to let them get a little stronger to stand up to my two-year-old.)

The next morning, the kids had fun painting each sea creature we made.

They gave these to some very special loved ones as gifts this past Mother's Day.