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I prefer this brand compared to the other brands out there by far because of the results it can achieve. Consistency is smoother after mixing hence detailing is better. Turns pink after mixing this is helpful to spot if a body part is jutting out of the moulding mixture whilst it is about to set. Adjustments can be made straight away. With a white mixture sometimes it is difficult to spot a toe jutting out or touching the sides of the mold. Specially if you working with babies or toddlers this is paramount as they can't be directed.
raiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starI used it to mold my son's hands and feet
raiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starVery easy to use and comes with full instructions to follow. It took us a few attempts as if you don’t get the temperature right it does set quicker or faster than what it says. Doesn’t help my son kept moving haha great product though and got there in the end
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raiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starDid the job exactly as instructions Perfect gift for my sister of my nieces x
raiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starHave bought this item a few times as we made quite a few different mouldings, really easy to use and the mouldings come out really well and better than expected
raiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starVery easy to use would definitely buy again. Made great molds of my children's feet and hand age 5 and 1month
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raiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starwater needs to be 30c or it will set too quickly tried at higher and lower temp and no time to use. at the right temp it comes out great with lots of detail
raiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starThe quantity is definitely enough and the mould is amazingly detailed when used correctly. You definitely need to get the correct temperature so a thermometer is a must. If the water is too cold the mixture will set while you a stir the mixture BEFORE you even get close to putting the object in. If the water is too hot then the moving object (hand/foot) will move around inside the mould before it sets therefore ruins the setting process. This was my second attempt as my first experience was as described above. Patience is needed.
raiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starGreat stuff, I would suggest making a small tester first in a tiny container though , (1 finger for example) to get a feel for the alginate and how it mixes and sets. It's an odd but fun substance. :)
raiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starGreat for taking impression. There's time with the moulding process. Did what it said on the packet
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raiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starEasy to use, simple clear instructions provided. The instructions said the warmer the water you use the quicker it sets... Which is true. Anyway anybody struggling with this stuff do some little practice runs, small stuff like a finger in a shot glass, before you use it all up. This sort of thing always takes a little practice to get right. Use the instructions provided and it's fine. This isn't silicone and so you'll only get one use from the moulding as it seems to need to be destroyed to recover the cast. That said, the nature of the product causes the moulding to shrink over time and so needs to be cast within about 20 minutes. So far it has made perfect casts in plaster, silicone and resin. Excellent product, the details this stuff pick up are amazing.
raiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starraiting starMaking a face mould. Easy to use if a trifle messy. Setted according to instructions. Recommended.
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BabyRice Skin Safe Alginate Impression Moulding Powder – 1KG (2 packs)
BabyRice Skin Safe Alginate Impression Moulding Powder is the number one choice for making highly detailed full 3D impression moulds of body parts, such as hands, feet, paws, faces and so on.
When your alginate impression mould has been created you need to fill the mould soonafter to create your cast. Most popular is to make a 3D Plaster Cast but you can also make your 3D cast using Resins, Liquid Waxes and Liquid Soaps.
BabyRice Alginate is supplied in handy 500g heat-sealed packs to keep the alginate in tiptop condition until you are ready to use it. Each pack is new, fresh and sealed and will have a shelf-life of at least 2 years from your purchase date.
Other alginate brands provide alginate impression powder in 454g bags, but with our 500g bags, BabyRice gives you far more value for your hard-earned money!
Chromatic Alginate - Colour Change
Chromatic simply means colour-changing and BabyRice alginate impression powder goes through a three-stage colour changing process:
- It starts life as a white powder
- When mixed with water it turns pink
- When set, the alginate is an off-white colour
- The alginate goes back to being pink when your cast is setting in the impression mould - sometimes, the plaster can take on a pink colour hue, but this completely disappears when the plaster cast dries out
How quickly does it set?
The working and setting times of BabyRice Skin Safe Alginate depends on the temperature of the water, putting you in control of the process. When mixed with water at 30 degrees celsius, BabyRice alginate has a total working time of approximately 2 minutes. At 2 minutes the alginate starts to set and is fully set by 2.5 to 3 minutes. 30°C is the ideal temperature for creating baby hand and foot moulds and moulds of other delicate body parts. BabyRice Alginate is a a fast-setting alginate, which is great for life-casting projects with babies, pets and children, as the subject need not be in the alginate mixture for too long.
For the professional caster, used to working with BabyRice Alginate, the working time can be extended a little by reducing the temperature of the water used to mix the alginate. Cooler water (but not cold!) will make the alginate set a little slower. If you need to speed up the setting time, simply increase the temperature of the water by a few degrees celcius. Cold water will stop the setting process completely.
Skin Safe
Alginate's main ingredient is kelp, a form of seaweed, so it’s completely safe to use on delicate skin. BabyRice alginate is “dental grade”, meaning it is also used by dentists to make moulds inside people's mouths for gums and teeth impressions. BabyRice alginate conforms to British Safety Standards BS 4269 Pt.2:1991 and ISO 1563:1990.
Want to make a 3D Cast?
BabyRice Skin Safe Alginate can be used to create highly detailed 3D impression moulds. In order to create a 3D plaster cast, you will need to pour casting plaster into your mould soonafter making it. We only use Herculite 2 Casting Plaster, which is far superior (stronger and more durable) than Plaster of Paris, you can find the casting plaster on our website page here.
What can I make an Alginate Impression Mould of?
BabyRice Skin Safe Alginate is suitable for a wide range of uses, including: mould making for dental work; life casting for professional casters, hobbyists, artists, medical professionals, prosthetics work and special effects professionals.
- New parents use our alginate to make baby hand and foot impression moulds.
- Couples, Parents, Children, Babies and Pets use our alginate to make a holding hand or holding paw cast.
- Families use our alginate to make an everlasting family hands cast keepsake.
- Medical professionals use our alginate to make moulds of limbs when developing new prosthetics.
- Professional artists use our alginate to cast body parts when creating sculptures.
- Special effects studios and make-up artists use our alginate to create highly detailed moulds of actors' faces, hands and feet.
- Dentists use our alginate to make impression moulds of gums and teeth.
- Pet owners and veterinarians use BabyRice Alginate to make 3D replica casts of dog paws, dog noses and cat paws.
- Funeral directors and hospices use BabyRice Alginate to create 3D hand casts of family members, making lasting keepsakes of departed loved ones.
Full instructions are provided with every order in languages English, French, German and Italian.
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This product was really easy to use! I followed the instructions and my creation turned out great!