Lifecasting Masterclass Collection
Designed to help you overcome specific lifecasting challenges and master new techniques, these video tutorials will take the quality of your casts to the next level!
THE BASICS
ALL THINGS ALGINATE
Learn all about alginate. Where to get it, and what to look for when choosing one. Discover the techniques and timings for mixing it, and get my exact ratio and temperature guide to experiment to get the best out of yours.
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All about the mould making material alginate. What it is, where to buy it, and what to look for when choosing one.
The essentials of mixing alginate for mould-making. Discover the tools you'll need, the optimal mixing times for different temperatures, and techniques to minimise air bubbles and lumps.
Getting the best from your alginate, is all about experimenting with ratios and temperatures. Here’s how to do that.
This masterclass is also part of the how to cast baby hands & feet online course.
ALL THINGS CASTING PLASTER
Learn all about casting plaster. Where to get it, and what to look for when choosing one. Discover the techniques and timings for mixing it, and get my formula for calculating exactly how much you need for your casting project.
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All about casting plaster. What it is, where to buy it, and how to choose one with such a selection out there!
How I mix plaster to get the best out of it using a couple of gadgets - as well some simpler alternatives.
The formula I use to mix just the right amount of plaster, everytime.
About the health & safety considerations to prevent accidents, protect your health, and ensure a safe working environment.
This masterclass is also part of the how to cast baby hands & feet online course.
SANDING BY HAND
Learn how to sand your baby hand & foot lifecasts. This masterclass takes you step by step through sanding by hand to achieve balance and symmetry.
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The tools and protective wear you’ll need for sanding.
How to sand baby hand & foot casts by hand.
How to achieve balance and symmetry.
This masterclass is also part of the how to cast baby hands & feet online course.
REFINING BABY HAND & FOOT CASTS
It’s very rare that casts come out perfect from the mould. They usually require some amount of refinement to tidy them up ready to be painted. Learn how to refine them in preparation for sanding.
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When to refine your casts and what to use to do it.
How to remove alginate and excess plaster.
How to fill airbubbles.
This masterclass is also part of the how to cast baby hands & feet online course.
CONTAINERS FOR BABY CASTING
Choosing the right sized casting container is important, and more difficult than you might think. You may have a kitchen cupboard full of different sized containers, and they’ll do the job, but you want ones that do a great job!
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My favourite containers for casting babies at different ages.
The consequences of choosing containers that aren’t the right size.
What else I look for in containers to help me during appointmentments and to save time.
Links to purchase.
This masterclass is also part of the how to cast baby hands & feet online course.
COMMON PROBLEMS
HOW TO AVOID MISSING FINGERTIPS
Missing fingertips in baby hand casts is a common lifecasting problem that plagues beginners and pros alike. But, there’s a solution! Discover my tried and true technique in this popular masterclass that’ll ensure you never miss a fingertip again!
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The tool that’ll help you get the casting plaster right to the tips of fingers
How to orient the mould correctly whilst filling so that gravity works with you and not against
The optional gadget (and manual alternative) that’ll help reduce airbubbles across the whole surface of the cast
This masterclass is also part of the how to cast baby hands & feet online course.
HOW TO MASTER THE TOPS OF BABY FEET
A masterclass designed to help you avoid commonly occurring problems relating to the tops of baby feet. Capture every little detail, and never feel the need to have to hide them in a frame again!
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The technique for mixing plaster to avoid unset plaster and riverlines.
How to reduce the amount of air in your plaster after mixing it to reduce airbubbles on the surface of the cast.
How to orient your mould whilst filling to allow gravity to work with you and not against.
This masterclass is also part of the how to cast baby hands & feet online course.
PAINTING TECHNIQUES
SPRAY PAINTING
This signature gold is one of my most popular colours with customers. This masterclass will teach how to achieve this exact finish ensuring no details are lost and the colour lasts!
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How to seal the plaster and apply a base coat that will boost the colour of the lifecast.
How to apply spray paint in a way that will ensure detail is kept and not covered.
When, how, and what to use to varnish and protect the longevity of the finish.
This masterclass is also part of the how to cast baby hands & feet online course.
ANTIQUE PAINT FINISH
The antique paint finish is popular because of how it emphasises texture and detail. Discover how to achieve this effect using wax in this must-have masterclass and turn your lifecasts into antique masterpieces!
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What materials and tools you’ll need and how to prepare your cast
The best way to apply gilders wax to enhance detail and not hide it
What to use to protect the longevity of your newly learned antique finish
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
DUPLICATING BABY CASTS WITH SILICONE
Learn how to create replicas of baby casts in this comprehensive masterclass. Learn the technique for using brush on silicone - a valuable skill for lifecasting and a great additional offering as a business!
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What tools and materials you’ll need to use for cast duplication.
How to prepare and apply the silicone in layers to ensure it’s strength and pliability.
How to fill the silicone moulds to create quality duplicates.
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