Gypsona S Plaster Splints by BSN Medical are the professional-grade choice for both medical immobilization and artistic molding. Each pre-cut 4" x 15" slab features a plastic core to prevent shriveling and an interlocking leno weave gauze for superior structural stability — delivering smooth, creamy plaster of Paris application every time.
What Are Plaster Splints Used For?
🏥 Medical Applications
Orthopedic clinicians rely on Gypsona plaster splints for a wide range of immobilization techniques, including:
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Sugar Tong Splints – for distal radius and forearm fractures
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Ulnar Gutter Splints – for 4th and 5th metacarpal fractures (boxer's fractures)
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Posterior Ankle Splints – for ankle sprains and fractures
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Thumb Spica Splints – for scaphoid fractures and gamekeeper's thumb
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Volar Wrist Splints – for wrist injuries and carpal tunnel immobilization
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Coaptation Splints – for humeral shaft fractures
🎨 Artistic & Creative Applications
Artists, photographers, and crafters choose Gypsona plaster splints for professional-quality mold-making and body casting:
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Belly Casts – pregnancy keepsake casting
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Face Masks & Life Casts – theatrical, cosplay, and fine art applications
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Body Molds – torso, hand, and limb casting
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Sculpture Armatures – rigid support structures for mixed-media art
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Prop Making – film, stage, and Halloween costume props
Setting Speed Comparison
| Feature |
Fast Setting |
Extra Fast Setting |
| Initial Set Time |
~5–8 minutes |
~2–4 minutes |
| Final Set Time |
~20–30 minutes |
~10–15 minutes |
| Best For |
Complex splints, body casting, belly casts |
Quick immobilization, simple splints, face masks |
| Working Time |
More time to mold & adjust |
Less working time — work quickly |
| Water Temperature Tip |
Warm water speeds set; cool water slows it |
Use cool water for more working time |
Product Features
- Pre-cut slabs — no cutting required
- Plastic core prevents shriveling during storage
- Interlocking leno weave gauze for structural integrity
- Smooth, creamy plaster of Paris formula
- Available in Fast and Extra Fast setting speeds
- 50 slabs per box
- Size: 4" x 15"
Also Available in Other Sizes