Belly casting is so much fun...

I have the most wonderful wife. She allowed me to cast her belly in plaster of Paris strips. My friend Leslie, the artist helped.

There are two things you must know about Leslie. First, she says "everything is your fault, Carleh," and second, "even when its not your fault, its your fault."

So, the process began with me slathering Melissa's belly in vasoline. Keep in mind, it was not so much fun for Melissa. Gooey would be an appropriate word.

Next, Leslie and I dipped the strips into warm water and applied them to Melissa's belly in various forms of disarray. Keep in mind, Leslie is telling me I am not doing it correctly and that "your side is not going to be as good as my side."

Finally, Melissa tells us that one breast is trapped and that there are sections of the cast coming loose. We think it is because Abigail started moving and loosened the suction. We unstuck Melissa's breast and decide the cast is set enough to remove it.

We then begin reinforcing the cast (on my side) as Leslie was right, my side was not as good. We also fix spots that are a bit bare and in general make the cast smoother.

We did not make a huge mess and I had a blast, Leslie had a few giggles at my expense and Melissa, well let's just say... "Belly casting is ONLY so much fun!"