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1: Materials 2: Preparation 3: Alginate 4: Adding Strengh 5: Removal 6: The Positive |
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the alginate has set, you are ready to begin applying a shell of plaster bandage.
This will provide a scaffold for the rubbery skin of alginate, which lacks the strength to
support itself once released from the face. Dip (manageably pre-cut) pieces of
plaster bandage in a bowl of water, and squeeze out the excess before applying it evenly
and methodically to the face to a thickness of about 3-4 layers. |
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Make sure you press and smooth the bandage
around all the solidified lumps and drips formed by the alginate skin (When you come to
removing the cast, you ideally want both the alginate and the plaster to come off
together). Add extra layers to stress points such as the nose and chin, and the edges of
the face in particular. Be very careful once again, not to cover the airways of your subject. Once you are satisfied that the subject is covered, you wait...(10-15mins drying time) |
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© S y l a k S p e c i a l E f f e c t s Sculptor/model maker: Sylak - Artist/painter: Nicky |
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