FACE CASTING WITH ALJA-SAFE & duomatrix NEO

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2 1 - Hair is prepared using waterbased hair gel. 2 - All facial hair (including eyebrows) are also prepared with water-based hair gel.

3 3 - The model is now ready to be molded. 4 - Alja-Safe alginate and water is measured out. Using slightly less water than alginate will make Alja-Safe thicker in consistency.

4 5 - Water is poured into the mixing container first. 6 - Alja-Safe alginate is then added into the water.

5 7 - For best results, mix components while adding powder into water. 8 - Using a Squirrel Mixer attached to a drill helps to blend a large batch of alginate consistently and fast.

6 9 - When Alja-Safe is thoroughly mixed, it can be applied to the model Alginate is applied from the top down.

7 11 - Alja-Safe remains workable for about 8 minutes giving you time to work the detailed areas More alginate is added until the mold is at least 1/2 thick.

8 13 - Face covered with Alja-Safe alginate. At this point, no more alginate is required. Note the holes in the nose, this is required so the model can breath Salt is added in to warm tap water (80 F / 27 C) to accelerate the dry time of the plaster bandage.

9 15 - Plaster bandages are dipped into water to activate the plaster Excess water is squeezed out of the plaster bandages.

10 17 - The plaster bandages are then applied on top of the alginate The edge of the support shell is created first around the perimeter of the alginate mold.

11 19 - Plaster bandages will 'meld' into itself The entire alginate surface area needs to be covered by the plaster bandage to ensure proper support will be achieved.

12 21 - The exterior of the plaster support shell is smoothed out while the bandages are still moist A small piece of plaster bandage is used to create the nose support.

13 23 - The plaster bandage support shell is now completed Begin the demolding process with the mold leaning forward.

14 25 - Running a finger on the inside perimeter of the alginate mold will help loosen it from the models face The alginate will separate from the face very easily.

28 - Before the mold can be used, the breathing holes in

15 27 - The alginate is supported by the plaster shell to prevent any tears from occurring Before the mold can be used, the breathing holes in the nose must be sealed off. A small amount of Alja- Safe is mixed and applied.

16 29 - Attention is given to filling in the nose holes without creating any new detail in the mold A tongue depressor is used to smooth out the alginate.

32 - duomatrix NEO polymermodified gypsum is measured 2 Parts A

17 31 - The finished Alja-Safe alginate mold with plaster bandage support shell is now used to cast duomatrix NEO duomatrix NEO polymermodified gypsum is measured 2 Parts A : 1 Part B by volume and will be used to make a casting from the alginate mold.

34 - A Squirrel Mixer attached to a power drill is

18 33 - The duomatrix NEO liquid is poured into the mixing container first, followed by the powder A Squirrel Mixer attached to a power drill is used to mix the batch of duomatrix NEO thoroughly and fast.

36 - After 60 minutes, the duomatrix NEO casting

19 35 - The duomatrix NEO is cast into the mold after being thoroughly mixed After 60 minutes, the duomatrix NEO casting is ready to be demolded. The first step is to remove the support shell.

20 37 - The Alja-Safe alginate mold is then carefully removed from the casting Alja-Safe alginate and duomatrix NEO show perfect detail.

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