Molding and Casting Materials
A variety of materials can be used for both the molding and casting stages of the lifecasting process. For molding, alginate and plaster bandages are the most popular materials. Less common mold materials are silicones, waxes, gelatins and plaster. Plaster and gypsum cement are the most commonly used casting materials, but various clays, concretes, plastics and metals are also in common use. Ice, glass and even chocolate have been used on occasion as casting materials. Work is being done with imaging technology to map the skin's surface which may enable re-creation of the shape without touching the body. Since the weight of material deforms the body, if only slightly, this new technique may enable even more perfect work, but will not give the skin texture the above-listed materials do.
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