Lifecasting: Face Molds With Genesis V Alginate

[@sheepinarowboatart2146]

They are so cute! Your girls are adorable! Interesting video. Thanks for posting.

[@brickintheyard]

That is our Alginate Release. It is water based so it's easy to wash out of hair. For faces like this I don't mess with a skull cap.

[@Kellanncrafts]

Your girls are adorable! What a cool dad!

[@brickintheyard]

Thank you! I have tried my best to raise them on Simpsons episodes and Mad magazines.

[@brickintheyard]

An alginate negative mold is good for 1 casting. Sometimes you can get 2 or 3 but only if you have a very simple cast. Alginate is a jumping off point for several other processes. If you want a lifecast mold that may be used for multiple castings, use Gel-10. We also have a video detailing a Gel-10 face cast on youtube.

[@brickintheyard]

Yes, you can use an alginate mold to cast a Gel-10 silicone face but it is tricky!

[@brickintheyard]

Go to 14:13. I think those folks have the stuff you are looking for. :) Most hobby stores carry a very substandard alginate.

[@koncertLive]

the look on her face was adorable

[@brickintheyard]

Yes indeed! This is the 1st year they have been interested in wearing something other than princess regalia.

[@brickintheyard]

Thanks you. That's about half my genetic code so I take that as a compliment. :)

[@huyked]

P.S. I love the fact that the shells have that "eerie" 3D look, where if you move around, it looks like it's following you. They do this in Disneyland's Haunted mansion attraction. :)

[@HenkJanBakker]

I did a 'life cast' of my 7 year old just recently. (video responce) I picked plaster bandage because it would only take 10-15 minutes and it would be relatively light. These girls are brave. It's not everybody's cup if tea to feel like underwater on dry land. But I bet he's game to try this. By the way: It was on *his* request after seeing your video's. I kid you not. LOL. That mixing tip comes straight out of a cook book. Escoffiers if I'm not mistaken. It is the way to 'lump free sauces'.

[@rookis25]

Your Class was awesome, Thank you for the knowledge.. and the Zed Head.

[@georgina2jacki2]

Your older daughter has a humor lol they are adorable

[@theladyladyamy]

Beautiful ...can't believe your youngest sat for you

[@SebastianRoberts754]

Can you use Vaseline as an Alternative to Alginate release?

[@brickintheyard]

Genesis V and X are slightly stiffer than the rest of the accucast formulas. Some FX folks prefer a stiffer alginate when making had casts or large body casts.

[@brickintheyard]

Yes. Candy cigarettes are also a good kid currency.

[@rl10261]

Your Girls where AMAZING!! My Kids would have freaked.

[@brickintheyard]

Some pharmacies have these but you MUST make sure you get the super fast setting type or your subject will be waiting a while.

[@brickintheyard]

These face molds took just under .5 lb of Genesis V alginate.

I know that regular plaster comes out pretty painless from clothes in the washing machine or even by hand but how's that alginate fairing? Comes out in the washing machine or scissors only? :)

[@brickintheyard]

The average face cast takes 15-20 minutes. That said, I would not recommend doing a lifecast on yourself. Find a friend or two to help and you will have much better results. A lifecast is tricky enough with your eyes open.

[@lislainebermudez2075]

Love all of your videos! I had a question, what's the difference between this alginate and the one they use to create a hand mold? Is it the same type? I noticed its thinner than this one. Is it just how much water you use? Keep it up!

[@campcoskuro]

we didn't break any child labor laws. these children were paid with cupcakes! XD

[@brickintheyard]

Thank you!

[@brickintheyard]

Yes, but only use a small amount. Too much Vaseline will cause the alginate to slide right off the subjects face!

[@brickintheyard]

Yes, that was a tasteless reference to the practice of calming children by way of chemistry.

[@brickintheyard]

Check our webstore for current pricing. It varies depending on the quantity you purchase.

[@brickintheyard]

Thank you :)

[@huyked]

This is so cute to watch. I would love to do this for my great-nieces. Not sure if it'll ever happen though. But anyways, so cool you've got a life cast of your daughters. That'll be a treasure. OH! Just had a thought. Perhaps you can have a full family set, with your face cast, so that you have a point of reference (age), and have your kids do the life cast of you. Then you can film it, show us the smiles, and say, "So easy, even kids can do it." :D Anyhow, their smiles were cast perfect.

[@TheFelicityCullen]

What well behaved children! I remember just going to wardrobe fittings at there age and not staying still for more than a second, let alone having my face immobilised :P

[@Polarcupcheck]

How long does the wholes process take from application to removal off face? I wanted to try this myself, but not sure I can lay the gauze myself. Alginate you would probably start with mouth and nose and finish eyes last, if doing it yourself.

[@martyrmartyrowsky9632]

R.i.p t-shirt xD

[@Royals4justice]

in order to prevent the alginate from falling off would it be easier to let the person lie down?

[@brickintheyard]

Fair enough.

[@brickintheyard]

That will be the subject of a future video. :)

[@amywalkerartist]

loved this tutorial, you are very very funny

[@brickintheyard]

You can learn alot from our channel.

[@charpharp]

is the plaster bandage the same thing sells in pharmacy?

[@SamanthaIsabelGarcia]

how much did you used for one face?

[@katieisweird]

i am someone who is terrified to have this done to me. is there an alternative way to get a face cast of yourself? i can do the plaster bandages then i have that of my face, then what would i need to do to get get a full plastered face of me so i would be able to put clay on it to make my own personal masks?

[@kanshoundart]

Where can I find where you sculpt a face with clay? before you make a mold. Not sure where to look. thank you

[@koncertLive]

I think my compliment was a reference to her bubbly personality, despite the genetic influence. ;)

[@Raisonneart]

I think she's talking about the polyester fluff = espuma de almohada, commonly used to fill pillows. Great job you do!! I would love to learn more and work with you, are you hiring?

[@brickintheyard]

If you are claustrophobic, sculpting your face may be the best way to go.

[@highsocietypottery9381]

Waaaaay Awesome! I love it... ;-)

[@salvadorulpa]

Good job.

[@brickintheyard]

Not a good idea. When a person is on lying on their back it changes the shape of their face and increases the chance of alginate going up their nose.

[@VariablePenguin]

Are you going to use this to make them mask for Halloween?

[@VariablePenguin]

Awesome!

[@Deadlyguy54]

How much does alginate cost?

[@Amhotep]

where can you buy the alginate? can you buy all this at a Michael's?

[@brickintheyard]

Sí, es gracioso. ¿Qué quieres decir con espuma?

[@Hanpotatoneus]

What is the difference between this alginate and the 880 alginate?

[@industriasfantasma]

Excelente trabajo

[@brickintheyard]

These were "mold-making" clothes.

[@cyberclowns]

Nice ❤

[@brickintheyard]

It would probably take ~3 lbs of alginate and 8 4" rolls of plaster bandages.

[@brickintheyard]

I coudn't believe it either!

[@NSResponder]

That fluff looks rather unwieldy. What I've used in the past to stabilize alginate is just ordinary gauze. -jcr

[@juditgarcia99]

Jajaja que graciosas las niñas con la cara de espuma de amohada

[@jjasperchan]

coulda given them an apron, you dripped alginate all over them lol

[@actorsnonactors]

Smocks. C'mon.

[@Lurker1979]

This video is an excuse to pick on your kids right? ;)

[@aydantaylor5352]

this is too long ugh and its to weird

[@brickintheyard]

Thank you. :)