Molding and Casting a Pregnant Torso Using Bodygel™ 880 Alginate

The full torso kit produces a casting from the neck down to the hips. While not a beginner project, this kit is the easiest way to create a full torso casting. Kit comes with all the materials a professional would use to make a torso cast. Procedure takes about 30 minutes of the models time and another 30 minutes of your time. The casting can be painted and displayed on a wall using the included hook. 00:00 - Materials Included in the Kit 00:30 - Other Materials Needed 00:48 - Preparation 01:33 - Making a Plaster Bandage Frame 02:50 - Making the Mold Using 880™ Alginate 04:43 - Making the Plaster Bandage Shell 05:50 - Removing the Alginate Mold from the Model 06:23 - Making the Reproduction Using Liquistone™ 08:32 - Demolding the Liquistone™ Casting 09:20 - Repairing Imperfections in the Liquistone™ Casting This kit comes with everything you’ll need except for water and a model: One bag of BodyGel (880) Alginate- 1.6 pounds Two bags of LiquiStone Casting Material- 5 pounds each 7 rolls of 4x5 plaster bandages Metal hook for hanging finished sculpture Plastic smock for protecting clothes Complete illustrated instructions The technique is basically: Applying the alginate Applying the plaster bandage shell Removing the mold Cast Liquistone Into the Mold Demold and finish Liquistone Casting It is best to have an assistant working with you when creating a mold of this size. Adult Supervision Required Keep Out Of Reach Of Children --- Make It Now! with Smooth-On / smoothon / smoothon / smoothon