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Life-like Body Casting

Terry McGuirt features a real model in his life-like body casting sculpture.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-309 -- More Projects »
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Life-like Body Castings
Next: Step 1
Materials:

live model
dental-grade alginate or alginate designed specifically for life casting
fiber to bind alginate to bandages (dryer lint or medical grade cotton)
2 bowls, wire whisk, measuring cup
pitcher or cup
plaster bandages
petroleum jelly
gypsum
rotary grinding tool
scissors
paint stirrer
spray primer
bronze metallic paint
paintbrush
shower cap
paring knife



Life-like Body Castings

Step 1

Steps 2-4

Step 5

Step 6


Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Step 10

Step 11


Step 12

Terry McGuirt of Plano, Texas


Also in this Episode
That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-309
•Cigar Box Pug Purse
•Isle of Coco Mallo "Bugs in Boxes"
•Life-like Body Casting
•Blue Fin Fused Glass Plaque
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