MAterials
Casting Materials
Alginate is used to take the casts. Made from seaweed, it’s a hypoallergenic, biodegradable, and non-toxic substance which makes for a safe-choice. The medical field use alginate to form moulds.
If you have any questions concerning materials used then don’t hesitate to contact us.
Casting Technique
There are 2 techniques we have adopted when casting which is Immersion and Application, depending on the type of casting chosen.
Immersion is the process whereby the body part is immersed in a container of alginate. The alginate sets within a couple of minutes, typically used for Hand and Baby Castings.
Application is where alginate is applied & layered onto the body to create a shell-like coating. Due to the complexity, this can take a considerable amount of time. Typically used for Chest, Pregnancy and Clasped-Hand Castings.
