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This 2 step plaster casting kit for a pair of hands contains the materials to do 1 casting of the following types: 1 Large Adult Hand, or 2 Adult Hands (Wedding Hands, Anniversary Hands, Praying Hands, etc), INCLUDED: Plastic molding bucket, 1 bag molding powder, 1 bag plaster casting stone, fine sandpaper, course sandpaper, demolding stick, detailing pin and detailed instructions.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"They recommend having an additional person to dictate instructions and/or give a helping hand."
"I purchased this to do for my terminally ill husband and myself."
"Turned out really well for us!"
"My husband and i did this with out 5 year old, 3 year old and almost 1 year old and it turned out great!"
"Tried three different sets of DIY hand kits and this was the one that worked and was easy to use."
"That night we did a hand cast of his and my mom's hands."
"I got this as the San valentines for my hubby."
"I added a little acrylic paint for fun... we LOVE them!"
Included in the Kit: Create-A-Mold molding powder, plaster casting stone, durable reusable bucket, sanding screen, de-molding stick, demolding spook, detailing pin, sanding paper, directions, link to online photo directions. UNIQUE molding process creates an exact replica with fingerprint detail.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They recommend having an additional person to dictate instructions and/or give a helping hand."
"I purchased this to do for my terminally ill husband and myself."
"Turned out really well for us!"
"My husband and i did this with out 5 year old, 3 year old and almost 1 year old and it turned out great!"
"Tried three different sets of DIY hand kits and this was the one that worked and was easy to use."
"That night we did a hand cast of his and my mom's hands."
"I got this as the San valentines for my hubby."
"I added a little acrylic paint for fun... we LOVE them!"
Alja-Safe® alginate is suitable for making temporary molds of the face, hands and other body parts. Cast plaster, Matrix® NEO® (polymer modified gypsum) or Smooth-Cast® 300Q ultra-fast urethane resin into the mold to make a reproduction.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It's all in the detail and Alja Safe made it happen."
"Perfectaterial to cast molds."
"Doesn’t stir to the smoothest consistency, but works ok."
"Bought for a friend who does costumes."
"This product is very cool."
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The product accepts paints, stains, mica powders and more for a variety of finishing options. *Allow mixed product to rest 5 minutes for better handling. Clean up: Soap & water or Aves® Safety Solvent (very helpful for smoothing, removing finger prints & cleaning up pigment / product residue before set-up). Working Time Line Guide: 1/2 hour: Sticky & most adhesive 1 to 2 hours: Easy to work with 2 to 3 hours: Setting up, form-able detail 24 hours: Hard, cured & waterproof Uses: Endless uses for artists, crafters, modelers, students, and more! Arts & Crafts include: Sculpting, Embellishing, Jewelry, Mosaic Work, Aquarium Props, Models & Kits, Customizing, Prototypes, Seam Filling, Outdoor Displays, Restorations, Wood Working, Wildlife Art ....just to name a few! Adheres to: Ceramic, Metal, Wood, Stone, Glass, Plastics, Foam, Fiberglass, Polymers, & more!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I tried going to my local craft store and using scupting clay, but when it dried, it crumbled before I even touched it. 1 lb made this (see attached image) top piece and eagle, and I still have 1/3 of the jars left! I found some videos online that gave good tips on how to use-- if you have experience at this kind of thing, you may not need it, but it helped me alot."
"I was looking for a better alternative than the overpriced marine-tex and other crappy epoxy available in the marine world, not even because of the price, but because of: 1/ the crazy toxicity of the marine products 2/ the ridiculously short working time 3/ the hard to smooth, impossible to shape texture 4/ the necessity to sand forever after it dries (because you couldn't get it perfectly to shape). This means super strong, waterproof, UV-resistant, can be used inside, outside, underwater, under the water line, on wood, on fiberglass, on metal, on whatever you throw at it. The ability to smooth it, reuse it, cut it, modify it, work on it without rushing, makes it possible to create a finish product in one step, with no need for sanding, no need for cleaning (both can be very time consuming with regular epoxy / fiberglass). No crazy fumes when mixing, and the product won't burn a hole through your hands if you hold it. In fact, you can be in direct contact without feeling anything, and cleaning your hands after is a breeze. 9/ Of course it dries by itself, which is normal for an epoxy, but I guess that if you're an artist, you care about that (as opposed to clay). As for artists, I don't know how it compares to other products, but my guess is that it will be pretty hard to beat this champ."
"You can even use it for crafts, like jewelry making!"
"A little bit goes a LONG way, and it dries super heavy - almost the weight of cement (take that into consideration if you use it to customize your Funko Pop) but it also has the durability of cement.I did a mini version of my family and I as well as a little bunny out of some extra sculpt I had mixed up.Always mix a little at a time because you can always mix up more later, but if you end up mixing up too much, you'll end up with leftover, wasted product (or product you can turn into a mini sculpture, if it's still pliable)."
Best Sculpture Modeling Compounds
InstaMorph is an advanced modeling compound that becomes moldable when warm (150 deg F) and solidifies at room temperature. It’s made out of a lightweight polyester thermoplastic which acts like clay when warm, but when it cools, it’s a strong plastic. Unlike other products that once they dry they are locked in that shape forever, InstaMorph can be reheated over and over again and re-molded into any number of configurations. Wait approximately two minutes or until white InstaMorph pellets turn clear and stick together. Once you’ve got your InstaMorph creation finalized, let it cool to room temperature and. put it to use. HIGHEST QUALITY: We source the best ingredients from US and UK suppliers and package everything in our US locations to ensure the highest end quality to the consumer.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"i use this to make tiny doll shoes and it's amazing and durable."
"Even if you have to make a few before you get one that you like, it's so worth it. And the container that I purchased has enough product to make a lifetime worth of teeth!"
"I was afraid this would mean that kids wouldn't be able to play with it but in fact they can due to the low thermal capacity and conductivity. I'd say it's as structural as the plastic in most kid's toys and actually a bit tougher (resistant to cracking) I believe there must be some crystallization going on. I made a device where the plastic acts as a living spring - it flexes with a surprisingly high modulus. I've made a number of things with it already - a cell phone holder, a shoe horn, a cable organizer, even special hook to hold an IV bag on a light stand. I bought the 28 oz to start and despite using it quite a bit, I have barely made a dent - as mentioned, you re-use any leftovers."
"I've already had success in my first project; forming a colored head for my work vehicle keys so I can tell the two keys apart. I used hotter water with no problems."
"One of the things I used this for was to make some interior trim on a vintage car - the hardest part was matching the color, but through trial and error, I eventually got a close match."
"I was expecting this product to stay melted for much longer than it does. I found that it is easiest to work next to a pot of boiling water, so I can reheat the plastic when it gets stiff."
Best Sculpture Wire & Armatures
The Monster Makers Life Size “Ed Head” Head Armature is the perfect foundation for mask making and clay busts. For artists looking to use the Monster Maker’s “Ed Head” Head Armature as a foundation for their clay sculpt, we recommend filling the form with white hydrocal to extend the service life. Dimensions: 18" H x 13" W x 11"D ; Weight: 3lbs.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I had monster makers "life size" armature from the past and wasn't really impressed."
"Sharp edge from the mold pull is the only thing that bothers me."
"Solid, stable, and sturdy."
"I recommend any sculptor, costume maker, fursuit maker to definitely get one of these asap."
"Gift for son, uses in his work."
"he has a defect in the mold on his chin,very thin spot, other then that he is working out well as a standin for my mask making!"
"Exactly what I wanted...quick ship...would do it again!"
"Daughter's first first sculpting/mask as suggested by a professional."
Best Sculpture Release Agents
Universal mold release is formulated especially for mold making and casting, and works well with most liquid rubber and liquid plastic products. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Seems to work fine."
"worked great just ran to quickly."
"Great stuff, easy to use."
"Good product."
"This product has precisely one function: to keep multiple layers of silicone molding material from sticking to each other."
"Don't use this when making a 2 part silicone mold as it is silicone based and will fuse your 2 part mold into a solid block."