Full head lifecast in the UK
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marshon
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The price Giles, would depend on where you are mate.
Hah! two more welsh peeps in south wales (i'm in newport or better known as zooport),
I know of someone in cardiff that may be able to do it for you.
Jason Hicks - http://www.propmaker.co.uk/
Tell him that I say Hi As i was bugging the hell out of him with airbrushing methods lol
Nick
I know of someone in cardiff that may be able to do it for you.
Jason Hicks - http://www.propmaker.co.uk/
Tell him that I say Hi As i was bugging the hell out of him with airbrushing methods lol
Nick
That's quite outrageous, I got my partner to cast my head at a total cost of about £30 :F
The hard part was getting the alginate mixed in the right ratio so it didn't drip off the face, the back of the head can just be done in modroc (plaster bandages) unless you're really particular about needing precise detail on the back of the head. 500g of alginate powder is more than enough to cast your face and costs about £10. Add to that a couple of rolls of plaster bandages, some plaster of paris, and a bucket of sand to support the mold while you fill it, £600 is a LOT of money for that, when the parts to make it come in at around 5% of the price!
I don't know if I can really help you find someone who can cast your head, but I can confirm that £600 is WAY too much to pay for it, unless they're casting it in bronze or something.
The hard part was getting the alginate mixed in the right ratio so it didn't drip off the face, the back of the head can just be done in modroc (plaster bandages) unless you're really particular about needing precise detail on the back of the head. 500g of alginate powder is more than enough to cast your face and costs about £10. Add to that a couple of rolls of plaster bandages, some plaster of paris, and a bucket of sand to support the mold while you fill it, £600 is a LOT of money for that, when the parts to make it come in at around 5% of the price!
I don't know if I can really help you find someone who can cast your head, but I can confirm that £600 is WAY too much to pay for it, unless they're casting it in bronze or something.
I'm sorry was that giles or jason asking price? I'm confused here lol as I don't know how much both these peoples charges. If that was a quote from jason yeah I would agree that is a bit steep!
CyberPaddy66
Well-Known Member
Perhaps you South Wales guys could get together and work on the full body casts for each other, would make costuming a whole lot easier if you have help
Sorry, not used to this forum system yet
It was the price the OP said was the best he could find on Google.
My other half has suggested going to a college, finding the art department, and asking a student to cast your head, they'll likely do it for the cost of materials, maybe a little for their time, and a few photos for their portfolio ^_^
Eaglewood
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I have lots of friends that do this in the UK. Get ahold of me.
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