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Julie Maycock
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Started On : 04-Apr-2009 at 01:01:05 AM, #Views : 6189
Topic Subject : Re: A new topic has been added-Re: Intro & quick question |
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Hello Sally
I find Tiranti's Normal set alginate the best for casting babies hands and
feet. I use it in a ratio 1:1 with luke warm water. Leave as long as
possible once set to ensure it is solid enough around the fingers and toes.
I have only had one 12 month old that I have been unabe to cast due to
wriggling fingers, younger ones arnt strong enough to damage the alginate
when it is in this thicker mix, and older ones can be entertained long
enough to distract them until it is set.
Hope this helps.
Julie Maycock
Forever Castings
tel: 07534 212 914
----- Original Message -----
From: <aliforum@lifecasting.org>
To: <julie@forevercastings.co.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 4:18 AM
Subject: A new topic has been added-Re: Intro & quick question( Message No.
2003)
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> Hello Julie Maycock
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> Post Date : Tuesday 20th of January 2009 11:17:23 PM
> Posted by : "Sally Robinson" saloula@yahoo.co.uk
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> Re: Intro & quick question:--
> Hello Dean
>
> I thought I'd try and answer your question since no-one else (more
> experienced) has yet. I've done a few casts attaching them to a marble
> base. I actually used a silicone for one of my own childrens. There are
> silicones specifically for marble although I just used the type that you
> might use to fill in the edge around the bath! I've carried the cast
> around to all sorts of places in my sample case and it hasn't yet dropped
> off! I think it would probably be better though to use a strong clear glue
> such as an epoxy resin- the type where you mix the two together. That's
> what I use to attach my hand and feet castings to wooden bases and also to
> attach them inside the deep frame presention boxes I also use. Rough up
> the surfaces to be glued with a knife or rough sandpaper.
>
> Perhaps you could advise me too!?? I also posted a question but as yet no
> reply :( I'm interested to hear from someone who also does children hand
> casts as this is what I do! I have a problem though with babies wiggling
> their fingers and toes as it ruins the alginate mould. I would be
> interested to hear what type of alginate you use and where I might buy
> some to try too.
>
> Funnily enough last night I also cast my own 7 and a half month pregnant
> belly!! What fun. It was actually my 3rd attempt as the other 2 times the
> alginate was too runny and most of it ran off. This time i used the same
> amount in volume of alginate to water and it was better but probably could
> have done with being a bit thicker.
>
> ALI is an international organization whose members are engaged in the art
> and creative industries. Its purpose is to promote the art of life
> casting, create public awareness of this unique art form, provide its
> members with forums to exchange information, resources to enhance their
> effectiveness and advance opportunities for their artistic success.
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