Making an impression of body parts
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Bodycasting Sets
🎨 Professional Bodycasting Sets - Capturing Precious Moments With alginate, you can quickly and safely create a cast of skin,
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Alginate
The alginate 3D-Gel is easy to use, cures within minutes and takes over the smallest details. The alginate gel is
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Dyes
Professional Dyes for Plaster and Acrylic Resin Discover our extensive range of dyes for plaster and acrylic resin and give
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Tools
When using materials, choose the right tools and/or machines. This makes the work easier and more fun. You will soon
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Silicone for body copies
Here you will find silicones that can be easily and safely applied to the skin. As with alginate, you often
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A1 Acrylic Resin / Gypsum
What is A1 acrylic resin? A1 acrylic resin (also spelled acrylic resin) is a safe, low-odor acrylic resin material for
What is bodycasting (Body Cast)?
Body casting—also called lifecasting—is the process of making a negative mold on the skin and then casting a positive impression.
Alginate 3D gel is dried seaweed powder that you mix with water: skin-safe, flows into fine details, and is ideal for pouring or dipping. Want to brush it on? Use slightly less water.
Quick silicone (skin-friendly) is perfect for iron-on molds and reusable body molds. Always protect hair with Vaseline and test on a small area of skin first.
Step-by-step plan: making a handprint, making plaster hands and making footprints
1. Choose your mold material
- → Alginate 3D gel – comfortable, one-time mold (best for hand-holding poses)
- → Quick silicone – apply with Thixo A; ideal for complex shapes
2. Make a support mold
Use a bucket or build a support hood with plaster cast.
3. Pour the impression material
In alginate: plaster/model cast (most popular), silicone, or chocolate. No polyurethane in alginate!
4. Demolding & finishing
Carefully demould, wash/dry, seal where necessary and finish with primer and gilding wax or paint.
Choose: alginate 3D Gel or fast Silicone
Alginate 3D Gel – fast & skin Safe
- ✓ Mixes with water, flows into very fine details
- ✓ Best choice for one-off molds
- ✓ Perfect for handprint projects
- ✓ Ideal for hand-holding poses
Fast Silicone – iron-On control
- ✓ Skin-friendly silicone
- ✓ Can be thickened to spatulatable with Thixo A
- ✓ Excellent for complex areas
- ✓ Reusable silicone body mold
What can I pour into the mold?
Plaster / Model plaster
Fast, affordable and the classic for handprints, plaster hands and plaster hands.
Acrylic Resin Set
Stronger and easier to sand/work than plaster; smooth end result.
Silicone
For a flexible rubber hand or soft copy (SFX, tattoo practice).
Chocolate
Only in clean alginate molds, using food-safe methods.
Polyurethane
Not directly in alginate; first plaster → silicone mould → PU.
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Tips for the best result
- • Protect hair (eyebrows/eyelashes) with Vaseline; always test a small area
- • Dipping? Use a stable bucket/tray. Applying? Build a net plaster cast support.
- • Mix by weight: follow water:alginate or silicone instructions
- • Deaerate: tap/vibrate gently; do not stir unnecessarily; work within pot life
- • Constant room temperature; allow to harden completely before demoulding
- • Finish: black primer + Gilding Wax, or paint + sealer
Frequently asked questions
Which set do I choose for a handprint?
Start with a handprint kit using alginate 3D gel and plaster. For reuse and added detail, choose a skin-friendly silicone hand mold.
Is alginate safe for skin?
Yes. Alginate is dried seaweed and is harmless with clean water. Do not combine with polyurethane.
Can I make a family handprint or holding hands pose?
Absolutely. Use a tall bucket and plenty of alginate, plan the pose, remain still during the placement, and use a plaster cast as an external support.
How do I prevent it from pulling hair?
Always use Vaseline and remove the mold slowly. Test on a small area first.
What's the difference: alginate vs. silicone mold?
Alginate: comfortable, disposable. Silicone: durable and often even more detailed; ideal for multiple castings.
"Plaster Hands Action"—What's the Difference with Professional Sets?
Budget kits are useful for a first trial run. Professional body casting kits provide more detail, better strength, and consistent results.
Getting started with your body cast
Order handprint kits and body casting materials: compare alginate 3D gel and fast, skin-friendly silicone. Enjoy fast EU delivery and friendly expert advice from Silicones and More!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're happy to help!
Of course, you can also look at our manuals or online at YouTube for fun ideas!
