Body Casting for Babies – is it safe?

When you are just about to start your journey towards body casting, there is no second thought that baby-casting is among your favorite things. Nothing beats the charm of creating those tiny molds which can be perfected at the first attempt and rewards with the right dose of emotions.

But many, especially at the receiving end, wouldn’t agree to the justification of baby casting. While many have discarded the concept saying it’s creepy and have given them shivers, there are several others who feel the mold isn’t safe for baby skin. No, we really can’t convince the first group who think baby casting is macabre, but we surely can convince the latter bunch.



Safe, is it?


To answer whether body casting for babies is safe – well, it is. The materials used are extremely safe to use on baby’s delicate skin. They are hypoallergenic and are made of organic compounds like seaweed etc. In other words, you can compare them as the similar products used for spa facials.

More about the material


The materials and ingredients used to cast a newborn’s body parts are skin safe alginates which are scientifically proven to be environmental friendly, hypoallergenic and dermatology safe. Made of seaweed and pulverized paper, these molds are generally very fast setting alginates.
 

Common mold-making ingredients for baby casting


Hollywood impressions alginate is one of the safest and most widely used baby casting product – mainly for its skin-safe and fast setting features. EnvironMolds stocks this product along with several kits for that perfect body casting for babies. Order now on https://www.artmolds.com or call at 866-278-6653 for more.




Must-Haves for a Mold Making Art Studio

Arts like casting and life casting begin with making a mold. The mold forms the basic underpinning that will dictate the character and quality of the final casting. Given the wide variety of materials and techniques that can be used for mold making, both amateur and experienced mold makers need to not just familiarize themselves with the options, but also stock the studio with the requisite products.

How to make a mold

 

In addition to this, making molds will also entail the use of tools, supplies and equipment that must be kept handy so that the mold making process can continue without any interruptions or wastage.

Let us take a look at some of the essentials for a mold maker:

  • Materials –Molds can be made with plaster, alginate, latex rubber, silicone rubber, polyurethane resin, etc. The choice will depend on varied factors like the master that is to be replicated, technique to be used for making the mold, material used for casting, etc. Whichever material is being used, it should be stocked in sufficient quantity to eliminate the possibility of running short and having to stop the process. In fact, it is better to have extra material on hand as the mold does not always turn out perfect on the first attempt!

  • Tools –Mold making involves the use of very many supplies and tools, most of which mold makers tend to take for granted. But can one afford to be stuck just because a spatula or gloves are not available when one reaches out for them? Always stock and replace regular items like mixing bowls and containers, mold boxes or containment materials, release agents, spatulas, mixers, cutting and trimming tools and measuring apparatus, apart from gloves, aprons, safety goggles, etc.
  • Equipment –When working with rubbers and resins, a mold maker cannot overlook the possibility of air getting trapped in the material and forming bubbles in the mold. This will call for a vibrating table, pressure pot or vacuum pump and chamber, depending on the materials being used.

Additionally, the work area in the studio should be set up properly. The workspace must be bright and well-ventilated with adequate space to move around freely. At times, a humidifier may also be needed. There should be sufficient storage space as some materials need to be stored in appropriate conditions to maintain their effectiveness and longevity. Even the supplies and equipment should be kept in drawers or shelves rather than just being left around on the table or floor.

As a final note, always opt for top quality mold making materials and tools from established brands and reputed suppliers. Some of them will even provide guidance on how to make molds, tips on what is needed and even share tricks for successful mold making!