Tools of the trade |
- A towel to sop up drips
- White vinegar
- A hacksaw
- Kitchen shears
- A bucket of water
Step 1. Make cross-hatched slices in cast to better absorb water in step 2.
Step 2. Soak in bucket of vinegar-water for at least half an hour. (We used about a half-cup of vinegar. We don't know why, but we saw it on the internet so it must be true.)
Step 3. Make vertical slices until you just touch skin.
Step 4. With the kitchen shears, cut through the slices.
Step 5. Begin pulling the cast apart. Continue down the length of the slice alternating cutting and pulling.
Step 6. Slip arm out of cast when possible.
Step 7. Wash hand for first time in a month. Ahhh.
OMG I'm glad you didn't use an electric device though! Good Job LC
ReplyDeleteNice work!!! :) Looks good.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to ask how long it took to get the cast off... I was just showing my mom the pictures and we were giggling and your triumph! :)
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