For this type of cast, it’s best to not go past the elbow. This type of cast will look more like an older plaster-type cast rather than the fiberglass wrapped cast most often used today. [1] X Research source
At this point, don’t cover your hand. Focus on the part of your arm below the wrist.
It’s acceptable to have a few wrinkles or tears. You’re going to be covering that layer in more toilet paper.
Alternatively, try using a hair dryer. [2] X Research source
If the sock is long enough, you can cut off the foot all together. Basically, you want to create on log tube that will fit over your arm. By cutting off just the heel, you create a tube that lays flat on your arm. Use a sock that you don’t care about, as you will be damaging it beyond repair.
Using sharp scissors, cut a half circle in the folded sock, creating a hole for your thumb.
Don’t wrap it too tightly, as it will cut off circulation.
This step isn’t vital, but it will make the ends look neater.
Make sure not to wrap it too tightly. You don’t want to cut off the circulation. Work in smaller pieces to make it easier. Use about a foot of duct tape at a time so it doesn’t fold back on itself. You can use sports pre-wrap in place of the tape.
Add 2 inches to each of these measurements for overlap.
Angle down each side from the larger circumference measurement to the smaller one.
The part at the top of your hand will have a whole for your thumb eventually.
The strips of flannel should overlap each other and zigzag across the cast. They should also run width-wise not length-wise.
You can use the same color for the thread as the tights or use a contrasting color.
