Alginate Casting is a simple and safe casting process using an eco-friendly mould making material and casting plaster.
This workshop is an excellent introduction to life casting and sculpture and works especially well for small scale 'finger casts'
What is Alginate?
Alginate is a Kelp (seaweed) based mould-making material.
It is a powder that forms a solid ‘gel’ when mixed with water
It is completely safe to use on skin and body parts
You may have encountered it if you’ve ever had a cast of your teeth made at the dentists.
It is suitable for a range of techniques including…
- Life 'dip' Casting - for hands, fingers etc
- Relief casting (When mixed as a paste) - for faces and surface casts
It is suitable for a range of techniques including…
- Life 'dip' Casting - for hands, fingers etc
- Relief casting (When mixed as a paste) - for faces and surface casts