What Is Bodycasting ?

Lifecasting or bodycasting is the art of taking moulds directly from the human body. It is an ancient art form dating back to the time of the Egyptians where body casts were made as a means of transport into the next world.

So , what is this bodycasting all about anyway ?
basically the body casting process involves mixing up a compound of alginate and either plunging a part of the body into the mix , and waiting for it to set into a flexible mould for the plaster , or pasting it onto the body and building up a thick layer of the moulding agent , which is then covered in plaster bandages , also called mod rock , to provide a firm base to help lift the mould away from the body.

The resulting mould can then have plaster , resin , or silicone ito it to create your 3D cast of the part of the body you moulded. This also has a technique associated with getting a good mould, if you purchase a kit to do it there will be instructions on doing this in the kit, I won't bore you with it here.

There are loads of websites with guides telling you how to do it at home , while this is possible , its an exact science and if you dont have the right mix of compounds like alginate and plaster , it is never going to work properly and only going to disapoint you with the resulting mould. If your thinking of doing it , your best bet it to get a pre prepared kit for doing it or ask someone who professionally does it or at least has already done it to help you , experience counts for everything.

What ever you want to cast , have fun doing it.