Lifecasting Masterclass Collection
Designed to help you overcome specific lifecasting challenges and master new techniques, these video tutorials will take the quality of your casts to the next level!
THE BASICS
ALL THINGS ALGINATE
Learn all about alginate. Where to get it, and what to look for when choosing one. Discover the techniques and timings for mixing it, and get my exact ratio and temperature guide to experiment to get the best out of yours.
ALL THINGS CASTING PLASTER
Learn all about casting plaster. Where to get it, and what to look for when choosing one. Discover the techniques and timings for mixing it, and get my formula for calculating exactly how much you need for your casting project.
SANDING BABY CASTS BY HAND
Learn how to sand your baby hand & foot lifecasts. This masterclass takes you step by step through sanding by hand to achieve balance and symmetry.
REFINING BABY HAND & FOOT CASTS
It’s very rare that casts come out perfect from the mould. They usually require some amount of refinement to tidy them up ready to be painted. Learn how to refine them in preparation for sanding.
CONTAINERS FOR BABY CASTING
Choosing the right sized casting container is important, and more difficult than you might think. You may have a kitchen cupboard full of different sized containers, and they’ll do the job, but you want ones that do a great job!
COMMON PROBLEMS
HOW TO AVOID MISSING FINGERTIPS
Missing fingertips in baby hand casts is a common lifecasting problem that plagues beginners and pros alike. But, there’s a solution! Discover my tried and true technique in this popular masterclass that’ll ensure you never miss a fingertip again!
HOW TO MASTER THE TOPS OF BABY FEET
A masterclass designed to help you avoid commonly occurring problems relating to the tops of baby feet. Capture every little detail, and never feel the need to have to hide them in a frame again!
PAINTING TECHNIQUES
SPRAY PAINTING
This signature gold is one of my most popular colours with customers. This masterclass will teach how to achieve this exact finish ensuring no details are lost and the colour lasts!
ANTIQUE PAINT FINISH
The antique paint finish is popular because of how it emphasises texture and detail. Discover how to achieve this effect using wax in this must-have masterclass and turn your lifecasts into antique masterpieces!
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
DUPLICATING BABY CASTS WITH SILICONE
Learn how to create replicas of baby casts in this comprehensive masterclass. Learn the technique for using brush on silicone - a valuable skill for lifecasting and a great additional offering as a business!
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