Description
Alginate is used for making lifecasting molds. It helps create very detailed true to life duplicates. Ideal for casting body parts or very detailed objects.
Mix 1.5 part normal water temperature to 1 part powder. Stir fast and beat lumps rapidly. Mixture turns white to faint pink within 30 seconds. Faint pink indicates mixture has hardened. Be sure to dip object or pour over before it hardens. This is a one time usage mold. Goes well with plaster castings.
Do a smaller test batch before attempting a bigger project.
The following are characteristics of an ideal alginate impression material:
- high precision
- chromatic phase indicator
- dust free
- fast set
- cost effective
- easy to mix
- adequate flow properties
- non-toxic or irritating
- acceptable working and setting times
- adequate shelf life
Alginate life casting is skin safe and non-toxic. Mold is detailed and can be done almost instantly.
Ideal for charting a child’s growth.
Source from C.C Lowell
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