Moulding Alginate- 450g (For Hand/Foot/Life Casting)

Moulding Alginate- 450g (For Hand/Foot/Life Casting)

Stock Code: CH2048

£7.80
In Stock
  Description

Alginate is a very rapid rubber like material. It comes in powder form and when mixed at around 100g powder with 275-300ml water it sets to a highly detailed mould. This happens in only 4 minutes and so its ideal for taking body casts. It is non-toxic and skin safe. Bag size 450gm. Opened bags should be stored in an airtight container.

Alginate User Guide- 450g

  1. Measure the powder and water into separate bowls before you begin. Use 1 part powder to 3 parts water e.g 100g powder to 300ml water (or a little more water if preferred.) Water should be 20 to 23 degrees. If it's too warm it sets too fast!

  2. Choose a container just a little bigger than the object (or hand/foot) that you are moulding. Pour the powder carefully into this container. Pour all the water onto the powder. Start time/stopwatch.

  3. Immediately start carefully mixing using a pallet knife or flat spatula. After approximately 20 seconds, use a whisk or hand blender to make smooth.

  4. After exactly 2 minutes from start of mixing, plunge the hand, foot or object into the mixture (or for other lifecasts, spread alginate onto the model.).

  5. Keep still for approximately 2 minutes until the alginate sets grey-white. Then wriggle the hand/foot/object free. Rinse model's skin.

  6. Try to cast the mould straight away with plaster of Paris for best results.

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