NOTE: This is not a tutorial, teaching or educational site.
The content on this page is an overview of my various body mold making and casting processes
for potential customers & models to get an idea of what to expect during a mold-making session.
On this page many details are skipped over.
All material placed on skin is certified skin-safe.
The model should mention any skin or other allergies, along with other concerns, prior to a work session.
You should not attempt making body molds without proper tools, materials, mentorship, training and instruction.
All models and clients may be required to sign a release form.
Putting plaster directly on the skin can be dangerous.
See my ADVICE page) if you're even thinking about this technique.
Silicone & Alginate adhere to clothing.
If you wish to include clothing as part of the mold the clothing will have to be coated in a release agent; typically Petroleum Jelly.
Needless to say, this will likely ruin the clothing but is an option.
Hand or foot is placed in an alginate which drys to form a detailed mold.
plaster cast
plaster cast
Front-only, single use mold: an alginate is brushed or rubbed on.
Once set, plaster bandages are put over top to give the mold stability.
For a wrap-around or multi-use mold, skin-safe silicone non-toxic, made specifically for life casting, is placed on the model.
To increase thickness, additional layers are added.
Plaster bandages are place on top for structural support.
