Product Guides

Alginate Body Casting Compound

This guide provides an overview of alginate, a fast-setting, water-mixed moulding compound widely used for life-casting due to its flexibility and skin safety. It outlines alginate’s advantages, limitations, and short usable lifespan, explaining that it typically yields only one or two casts. The document details preparation, mixing, and application methods, including essential safety considerations for face casting, as well as recommendations for creating supportive plaster jackets. It also includes guidance on suitable casting materials and approximate coverage to assist users in planning moulding projects.