LifeMold Alginate Molding Powder for Hand Casting, Life Casting, Baby Molding Kit, Couples Casting - Non-Toxic Casting - 1lb (454g)

I want to start off with please read the instructions on the back carefully! I did not and my first two tries failed from being too lumpy but still set and were well textured. Use cold distilled water if you want about 60 seconds for more working time. I used a wisk and got fewer lumps in the 3rd batch but solved that with a cheap blinder. I used cold distilled water first before turning on the blender before adding the powder. That minimized both lumps and bubbles in roughly 10 to 15 seconds before pouring the mixture slowly as to let any remaining bubbles escape. Just try not to take too long because even with cold water the set time is still only about 5 or so minutes. Overall this product is fantastic! With the amount of detail it can hold, and with a little practice its well worth the price!

My mistake messed up the first try but on the second the mold turned out great. Lots of detail. It does get bubbles that can add some texture but I’m going to give it another go this evening with something to shake out the bubbles. Used it to make a silicone mold and it turned out great

If you’re used to working with alginate, you’ll find this to be a nice, quick-setting product. If you aren’t used to alginate or require a little more time before setting, try something else. I use alginate for face casts and this one was solid, but set a little too quickly. I found if I worked in small batches, it was better but remixing alginate while someone is under it, waiting, is a little nerve-wracking. If you want something that sets very quickly & firmly, this is your stuff…

I used this product to make hand and feet mold of my one year old baby. It was super easy to use. If you want to work on a slower pace, I'd recommend using room temperature water. If you can work quickly then use warm water. I experimented with both temperatures and found that room temperature was much easier to use. It took a bit longer to set but ensure no mistakes because you don't have to rush. Best time is when baby is sleeping. It's impossible to do it when baby is awake. 😊👶

This product never set up! we use all of the products directions. Couldn't make it work.After letting it set for 30min it still not set up. I have used many other products similar to this.not impressed ! I would like to return!

Had to do three times. First time, water pooled. Second time, it collapsed. Not easy to do.

I purchased this product to create a mold for small parts that I am using to make holsters and knife sheaths. This product provides a significant amount of quality alginate for very accurate reproductions of parts. I then used a 2 part resin to pour in the mold and create a durable replica of delicate parts I am using in a heat press kydex forming process. This mixes to about 1 part alginate and 7 parts water. A 1 lb bag goes a long way.

There are those clone-a willy sets out there, but can be a little expensive. Having worked with alginate before, I figured that this would do the job to make a nice mold. With a little calculation I was able to get 3 molds out of this and get a really nice cast of my friends penis. We were able to cast it in plaster- the detail held well even under the heat of plaster. I would definitely purchase this again!