Chris Guarino was chosen as 2009's Best Local Artist by 5280 Magazine.
Step 1
Alginate is applied to area to be cast
Alginate is applied to area to be cast
Step 2
Cheese cloth is applied to the alginate
Cheese cloth is applied to the alginate
Step 3
Plaster is painted over the top of the Cheese cloth to provide a rigid outer shell
Plaster is painted over the top of the Cheese cloth to provide a rigid outer shell
Step 4
The plaster is allowed to set up and harden. Then the mold is removed.
The plaster is allowed to set up and harden. Then the mold is removed.
Step 5
Mold is filled with desired casting material.
Mold is filled with desired casting material.
Step 6
Cast is removed from mold.
Cast is removed from mold.
All life castings, whether hands feet, bodies or faces, are done with 100% safe, non-toxic alginate, similar to products used in high-end spas and salons for seaweed wraps.
The following is a short overview of the casting process:
