Finding the best molding kit suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
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1. Luna Bean KEEPSAKE HANDS Plaster Statue DIY Hand Molding & Casting Kit
Feature
CAST HANDS: One large adult hand, 2 Adults, Child & Adult, or 3 Children. If it fits in the bucket ( 7.25" Tall x 6.25" diameter), then you can cast it. See the Luna Bean -XL- kit if you need a larger size.PRESERVE EVERY PRECIOUS DETAIL! The unique rubbery mold captures every fine line and fingerprint for a one of a kind treasured keepsake.
A FUN and MEMORABLE activity for family and friends to create a PRICELESS KEEPSAKE.
DO-IT-YOURSELF Hand Casting Kit - Finish with a clear all purpose sealant or acrylic paints (not included) or leave natural.
30% MORE material than other similar kits! INCLUDED: Plastic molding bucket, 1 bag molding powder, 1 bag plaster casting stone, fine sandpaper, course sandpaper, demolding stick, detailing pin and detailed instructions.
Description
This 2 step plaster casting kit for a pair of hands contains the materials to do 1 casting of the following types: 1 Large Adult Hand, or 2 Adult Hands (Wedding Hands, Anniversary Hands, Praying Hands, etc),or 1 Adult & 1 Infant/Child (Mom & Child, Father & Child, Grandparent & Child, etc),
or 2-3 Children under age 12
Included with this kit: Plastic molding bucket, 1 bag of molding powder (450g/1lb), 1 bag of casting stone (2.5lbs), fine sandpaper, course sandpaper, demolding stick, detailing pin and detailed instructions
2. Proudbody Basic Pregnancy Belly Cast Kit
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This is the pregnancy belly cast kit you should buy if you want to leave your belly cast plain white for a simple, elegant look or if you like the layered look.Easy to use kit. Dries in 1-3 days (depending on climate).
4 Rolls of Superior Quality Casting Material; Each 4 inch x 15ft for a total of 20 sq ft (more than other basic or standard kits)
All-Natural Lubricant; No Messy Petroleum Jelly
Contents: 4 rolls casting material, all-natural lubricant, gloves, 9x12ft drop cloth, complete instructions in English, Spanish & French
Description
ProudBody's basic pregnancy belly cast kit is affordable but with no sacrifice in quality. Everything is included to enable an expecting mom to create a basic belly cast. This kit does not include any finishing materials and is a perfect choice if you want to leave your belly cast plain white or doesn't want a smooth surface on your completed belly cast. ProudBody's basic Kit contains one less roll of belly casting material than its deluxe Pregnancy Belly Cast Kit. The four rolls of belly casting material are still more than sufficient to make a full torso cast (from top of chest to the bottom of belly). If you want to include your hands, arms and/or thighs in your belly cast or if you are a plus sized mom, you may want to consider the purchase of ProudBody's deluxe pregnancy belly cast kit instead. ProudBody's basic pregnancy belly cast kit includes: 4 rolls of belly casting material (each roll is 4" wide x 5 yards long = 20 yards of length), all natural belly casting lubricant, plastic drop cloth, 2 nitrile (non latex) gloves, easy to follow instructions (written in English, Spanish and French).3. Alumilite Amazing Mold Putty Kit, 0.66-Pound
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Make your own molds for resin, food, soap, wax, clay and more with this amazing mold puttyIt is quick, easy and safe
The entire process takes less than twenty-five minutes
It is food grand and FDA compliant
It requires no equipment, cups or stir sticks
Easy to use by hand mixing 2 equal amounts of the yellow and white putty and cures within 20 minutes that gives users a flexible rubber mold with exact detail
Description
Alumilite Amazing Mold Putty Kit, 0.66-Pound4. Luna Bean Infant Plaster Statue Casting Keepsake Kit - Cast Baby Hand & Foot (Clear Glaze)
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DO-IT-YOURSELF Kit - Creates 2 castings of an infant hand or foot up to about age 9 months (infant shoe size 3)PRESERVE EVERY PRECIOUS DETAIL! The unique rubbery mold captures every fine line and fingerprint - even if baby wiggles.
NON-TOXIC & HYPO ALLERGENIC alginate molding material & PLASTIC MOLDING CONTAINER (no messy flimsy bags).
Triple thick CLEAR GLAZE FINISH included. Seals, protects, and shows off the fine details.
INCLUDED: 2 bags of molding powder (Step 1), 2 bags of casting stone (Step 2), 1 reusable molding container, mixing spoon, paint brush, clear glaze finish, sandpaper, detailing pin & complete instructions
Description
Preserve Every Precious Detail in a life size 3D replica hand or foot mold statue. This kit contains the materials to do 2 complete 3D replica castings. You can therefore cast either two hands, two feet or one hand & one foot. The materials will accommodate a foot up to about an infant shoe size 3 (the average age for this is 9 months) and/or an infant hand up to about age 12 months. Included in Kit: 2 bags of molding powder (Step 1), 2 bags of casting stone (Step 2), 1 reusable molding container, mixing spoon, paint brush, acrylic pearl finish, sandpaper, detailing pin & complete instructions.5. Perfect Craft Gestures PerfectCast Molding and Casting Kit
Feature
Perfect Craft Gestures Casting Kit combines creativity, discovery, and learning in one exciting artistic journeyFirst, follow the instructions to make a mold of a simple item of your choice using the Alginate Molding Material
Next mix the PerfectCast Casting Material and pour it into the mold that you have created
Your finished cast will be 5 times stronger than ordinary plaster casts for durability and longevity
Includes 2 lb of PerfectCast Casting Material, 1 lb of Alginate Molding Material, 86oz/2.54lt molding bucket, and complete instructions; Non toxic and proudly made in the USA
Description
The Perfect Craft Gestures Casting Kit by Skullduggery combines creativity, discovery, and learning in one exciting artistic journey. Each kit includes everything needed to create and cast masterpiece of your hand, foot or practically anything else you can think of:-2 lb of PerfectCast Casting Material
-1 lb of Alginate Molding Material
-86oz/2.54lt molding bucket
-Complete Instructions
First, follow the instructions to make a mold of a simple item of your choice using the Alginate Molding Material. Then mix the PerfectCast Casting Material and pour it into the mold that you have created. PerfectCast will quickly harden to perfection in 30-45 minutes After it has set, unmold your creation! Your finished cast will be 5 times stronger than ordinary plaster casts for durability and longevity and can be left white or painted with your choice of paint and other embellishments! Children and adults alike will have a hands on learning adventure they can share with everyone!
Skullduggery is proud to offer their Perfect Craft line of quality molding products that combine discovery and fun, providing users with many hours of enjoyment and learning! Just the sort of quality product you have come to expect from Skullduggery - and they are proudly made in the USA!
6. Smooth-On Silicone Mold Making, Liquid Rubber OOMOO 30, Easy to Use - Trial Size 2.8 lb
Feature
MIX RATIO: 1A:1B BY VOLUME - Easy to use silicone rubber compound features a convenient one-to-one by volume mix ratio, no scale is necessarySHORE A HARDNESS: 30 - This scale measures the hardness of flexible rubber molds. A 30A hardness is in the soft to medium soft range, between the flexibility of a rubber band and pencil eraser
POT LIFE: 30 MINUTES, CURE TIME: 6 HOURS - This product cures at room temperature with negligible shrinkage. Best to store at room temperature, see "For Best Results" section below
LOW VISCOSITY FOR EASY MIXING AND POURING - Great for making simple one- or two-piece block molds, no vacuum degassing is necessary
PERFECT FOR ART AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - Often used for molds to reproduce sculptures and other prototypes, casting plaster, resins, and wax
Description
Use this silicone mold making rubber for making perfect reproductions of original models. It captures intricate detail and is easy to use. OOMOO 30 is easy to use silicone rubber compounds that feature convenient one-to-one by volume mix ratios (no scale necessary). Very low viscosity for easy mixing and pouring and vacuum degassing is not necessary. Cures at room temperature with negligible shrinkage. OOMOO 30 has a 30-minute pot life, with a six-hour cure time. For the novice mold maker - OOMOO30 does not have great tear strength. They are good for making simple one- or two-piece block molds. OOMOO30 is suitable for a variety of art-related and industrial applications including making molds for sculpture and prototype reproduction, casting plaster, resins and wax. Net weight 16 oz. (454 Grams). Technical information mixing ratio: one to one by volume (100a:130b by weight) pot life: 30 min. Demold: 6 hrs. Color: lavender properties (part aand b mixed) viscosity: 4,250 cps g/cc: 1.34 Cu. In./Lb.: 20.6 Tensile strength: 240 psi elongation at break: 250% die c tear strength: 40 pli compression set: 37% shrinkage:.0025 In./In. For Best Results: Store and use silicone products at room temperature. If material freezes, silicone base will become very thick. Simply allow product to get down to room temperature before use.7. Darice Memory Hands Bucket Kit Precious Impressions, Keepsake
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Perfect for milestone momentsIncludes gel, plaster, bucket and instructions
Great kids project
Capture the memories
Conforms to astm d4236
Description
Capture the wonder of mother and child; grandparents anniversary; Engagement; BBF's and much more. This makes a great kids project. This kit contains 12-ounce/340-gram precious molding gel; 1.5-pound/680-gram precious stone plaster; holding bucket and instructions to make one statuette. Contents conform to ASTM D4236. Made in USA.8. Darice EZ-06-529 Precious Impressions Memory Mold Infant Kit
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Precious Impressions - Memory Mold Infant Kit.Recommended age of child model: 0-6 months
Mounting plaque or other mounting materials not included
Instructions in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
Net weight 1-1/2-pound
Made in the USA
Description
Create a precious keepsake with this memory mold kit. Material enough to create 2 infant statuettes of hands/feet. Includes complete instructions in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese and all ingredients to create the molds. Mounting plaque or other mounting materials not included. Recommended age of child model: 0-6 months.9. Eyewitness Kits Mold-It PerfectCast Molding and Casting Kit
Feature
Eyewitness PerfectCast Casting Kits combine creativity, discovery, and learning in one exciting artistic journeyFirst, follow the instructions to make a mold of a simple item of your choice using the Alginate Molding Material
Next mix the PerfectCast Casting Material and pour it into the mold that you have created
While it sets read all about what its like to be a paleontologist creating molds and plaster casts of fossils in the illustrated booklet
Eyewitness Kits bring fun and learning together by utilizing vibrant imagery and unique and relevant subject matter in a hands-on toy that truly engages a child!
Description
The Eyewitness Mold-It Casting Kit by Skullduggery combines creativity, discovery, and learning in one exciting artistic journey. Each kit includes everything needed to create an educational masterpiece of your very own design:-PerfectCast Mix
-Mold-It Molding Material
-Illustrated Educational Booklet
-Complete Instructions
First, follow the instructions to make a mold of a simple item of your choice. Then mix the PerfectCast mold mix and pour it into the molds that you have created. While it sets read all about what its like to be a paleontologist creating molds and plaster casts of fossils in the illustrated booklet! Unmold your creation and enjoy your success! Children will have a hands on learning adventure they can share with everyone!
Skullduggery is proud to offer their classic Eyewitness Kit line of quality educational products that combine discovery and fun, providing kids with many hours of enjoyment and learning! Eyewitness Kits bring fun and learning together by utilizing vibrant imagery and unique and relevant subject matter in a hands-on product that truly engages a child. Just the sort of quality educational product you have come to expect from Skullduggery - and they are proudly made in the USA!