Lifecasting on a budget

[Immortal Goat]

A friend of mine, knowing I frequent this site, has asked me to do her a favor. I need to make a plaster cast of her feet. Don't know why, not gonna ask, but I need to know what kind of materials I will need, how much they will cost, and what exactly to do with them so I can get an exact replica of her feet.

If ANYONE has any information, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

[HouseAtreides]

You want to use an alginate to do the casting on a person.
It sets up fast and is safe.

A friend of mine, knowing I frequent this site, has asked me to do her a favor. I need to make a plaster cast of her feet. Don't know why, not gonna ask, but I need to know what kind of materials I will need, how much they will cost, and what exactly to do with them so I can get an exact replica of her feet.

If ANYONE has any information, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

[Mechamaniac]

Check the local craft stores for lifecasting kits targeted at parents etc. I bought one a few years ago that was designed to cast an adult hand holding a child's hand. If you snag a couple of those, I think you'd have sufficient stuff to make the mold.

Keep us informed as to how it turns out. There's a place at the local Renaissance Faire that does lifecasting but they charge a crapload of money so I've been thinking of doing it myself.