Luna Bean Large Keepsake Hands Casting Kit | DIY Plaster Statue Molding Hand Holding Craft Kit for Couples, Adult & Child, Wedding, Friends, Anniversary Gift

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Luna Bean Large Keepsake Hands Casting Kit | DIY Plaster Statue Molding Hand Holding Craft Kit for Couples, Adult & Child, Wedding, Friends, Anniversary Gift

Luna Bean Large Keepsake Hands Casting Kit | DIY Plaster Statue Molding Hand Holding Craft Kit for Couples, Adult & Child, Wedding, Friends, Anniversary Gift

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Watch or TimerYou'll need to time the molding process fairly carefully to obtain good results, so keep a timer handy. When you're elbow deep in any project it can be hard to accurately judge time. The smallest amount of alginate I used was 10oz, which made just over 3 cups of molding compound. In total the six molds took about 4.5 pounds of alginate. It occurred to me later that the gift might have even more impact if given several years after it was made. Perhaps when the nest is empty, or when you have your first grandchild.

Box knifeUsed to cut the molding container top off, and later cut the container away from the mold when you want to break the mold. Carefully wrapping the castings, I then had each child present them to their mother, youngest to oldest, and then gave the poem last. Tools MixerI used a cordless drill and one egg beater. A regular mixer should work, and for large batches a jiffy mixer (paint mixing drill attachment) is recommended. Don't plan on mixing this by hand as there isn't enough time. Also note that the plaster is abrasive and may damage the beater. For those who wish to measure by volume, I found that loose Hydrostone powder can be mixed as a 1:3 water:powder by volume, and would result in about a 2.5 volume mixture. So 1 cup of water (about 9oz) mixes with 3 cups (about 27oz) of Hydrostone to make about 2.5 cups of plaster mixture. My coworker didn't pay to have his hand cast, but instead did a little research online, and for Christmas obtained all the materials and did casts for all his nieces and nephews.

The people you treasure most in your life will always hold a special and permanent place in your heart. Still, a hand replica of them or both of you provides a great visual reminder of what they mean to you and keeps the memories fresh. I did not fully meet my goal. I wanted to pull several hands from each mold, but did not carefully consider the problem of overhangs, and the fact that the fist and hand are larger than the wrist. With suitable mold release compound one might still succeed to some limited extent, but I expect a 2 part mold would work better, and I will attempt that in the future. As there is no significant time factor here, you can take your time mixing the water and casting compound together. Note that the resulting volume is more than the water volume but less than the casting compound. For this reason I also mixed the water into the powder. Apart from being solid symbols of relationships, milestones, and special events, hand statues are also art pieces. They provide a fascinating and personalized way of decorating any room in your home or office and they don’t even need to be done professionally. As you can see, I had two fists, one open hand, and one slightly closed hand. Most who saw these indicated that the semi-closed hand was the favorite, partially for the reason that an adult finger would fit inside just right, and the fingers could be felt separately.

The alginate I used does not heat appreciably when curing, so I didn't need to worry about possible discomfort or burns.

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Therefore, opt for a brand that is straightforward and simple to use. The best hand casting kits have detailed instruction manuals enclosed or provide links to video tutorials. Going through all the steps several times before beginning is advisable to know what is expected from you. 3. Size Since that time I've wanted to do it for my children, but for various reasons never did so. I decided I would try this out for mother's day - if I make four molds, one for each child, then make three castings from each mold I would have enough for a complete set of four for their mother and each grandmother. It also has the best color changing properties and sets in under 3 minutes, which is a reasonable amount of time to stay perfectly still. This deluxe set is curated to provide your baby maximum comfort while obtaining excellent details and results. Molding materials have been developed with a special formula to resist wiggling and make cast removal and peeling easy. I usually wait about 5 minutes from the beginning of mixing until I attempt to pull the model from the mold.

I ran out of time, so I presented the parts pre-mounted. My plan is to mount them individually, and vertically on boards, prestained with routed edges. They will be mounted near one side, and the poem mounted towards the front of the board. Behind the poem will have an upright plastic 4x6 picture frame for a photograph of the child taken near the time of the casting. As I expected, and as the poem alludes to, my mother-in-law was much more impressed by the gift than my wife. When you can hold the hands each day you tend not to need reminders. Over time the gifts will become more precious. Make a mobile out of them - make certain they are secure, each hand weighs over a pound and will hurt if they fall on you. Hot waterA cold mold is uncomfortable, so start with hot water. By the time you get it mixed it should be at a comfortably warm temperature.There are many engraving companies that will engrave a simple metal plaque with the poem, child's name, and date online as well as near you. Look in the phone book for trophy places, or jewelry shops.

Another sought-after mold kit is by Dylan & Rylie, esteemed for its fun features and appealing price tag — a great option if you’re looking for a gift! You can help them hold the hand steady to prevent large movements from tearing the mold before it cures Materials AlginateThis molding compound forms a rubbery elastomer within minutes of mixing with water. Captures impressive detail, while being flexible enough to prevent entrapment of the hand. It dries and shrinks over time, so it's not suitable for more than a few castings. I used ALG-390 from Special Effect Supply Corporation, which is a 3 minute set alginate. That said, the most robust option may not be the safest, affordable, or the most effective for catching fine details. Resin and plaster are usually preferable casting materials. The 5 Best Hand Casting Kits Mold containersI used 1/2 gallon jugs, 1/2 gallon juice bottles, and 2 liter pop bottles. The only difference was that when I needed to cut away the mold, the plastic juice bottle and 2 liter bottles were a little harder to cut.

Do not use hot water. The compound is exothermic and releases heat as it cures. Further, the compound cures faster with warmer water. Babies are especially prone to hand movement, so often it is best to do this while they sleep. Make sure the molding compound is warm to the touch, but not hot, and make sure the baby is in a comfortable position for the mold. As you can see in the picture, our youngest child woke up during the process, but was still laying comfortably and only required a little singing to prevent wiggling and worrying. As you can't easily instruct the baby to wiggle their fingers or move their hand in the beginning you'll have to move it around by the wrist when you insert the hand. In this case I pushed the hand in, moved it side to side to side to side, then partially removed and re-inserted it.



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