Creating a lifecasting involves capturing perfect detail from a live model and finishing with materials that let you reproduce that detail perfectly. You will learn how to create molds of live models using multiple alginate and silicone formulations. Take your life casting skills to the next level.
Limited Class Sizes for Maximum Learning Experience
We limit the size of our classes to maximize everyone’s learning experience. Our student to teacher ratio is 1:2 so you are never without someone to guide you. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned user of these materials, you will be inspired and understand why many seminar graduates describe their experience as a "life changing experience."
We will show you a world of material possibility and how these lifecasting materials can be used for applications you never thought possible.
Seminar Overview
Day One
We will focus on using alginate to produce accurate lifecast molds and castings.
- Review of Materials Available for Making Molds
- Model Safety: Proper Use of Release Agents and Providing Model Comfort
- Body Part Position: Anticipating Problems and Avoiding Disaster
- Mixing & Pouring Alginate: Proper Techniques
- Mixing & Applying Alginate to a Vertical Surface: The Right Way and The Wrong Way
- Hands-On: You Will Be Using Alginate to Make Molds of Your Hands and Face
- Demonstration: Full-Head Alginate Lifeacasting
- Hands-On: You Will Cast Plaster into your Alginate Molds
After-Seminar Mixer: After Day One, you are invited for food, beer, wine and fun in our game room.
Day Two
We will focus on using skin-safe silicone to produce reusable lifecast molds.
- Review of How People Use Lifecasting Materials for Art Applications, FX, and Beyond
- Model Safety: Proper Use of Release Agents and Providing Model Comfort
- Mixing & Applying Silicone: The Right Way and The Wrong Way
- Hands-On: You Will Be Using Silicone to Make Molds of Your Face
- Hands-On: Casting Resins Into Your Face Mold to Make Reproductions
- Demonstrations: Full Torso Moldmaking and Torso Cold Casting of a Female Model
Smooth-On provides lunch and light refreshments. Call (800) 762-0744 or (610) 252-5800 for more information. Due to the popularity of these seminars, slots are booked on a first-paid, first-in basis. Class size will not be increased.
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Cost of Seminars per person
- Two Day Lifecasting Seminar - $450.00
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Smooth-On provides your lunch and light refreshments throughout the day.
There may be a chance that the seminar for which you are applying will be full and unavailable by the time your order is received. If this happens, we will notify you and ask that you select another date.
You are not confirmed in a seminar until you receive a seminar confirmation package from the Smooth-On Seminar Coordinator. Please call (800) 762-0744 for more information.
We will send you a separate confirmation letter that your place in the seminar is secured. We will also send you additional information about the class, directions, hotels and other information.
Seminar Refund Policy: We limit class size to maximize the learning experience. Once a class is filled, further applications are not accepted. Refunds will not be made for any reason. If you cancel your reservation, we will make an attempt to find someone to attend in your place. If we are successful, we will issue a credit for you to attend the next seminar at Smooth-On’s sole discretion and subject to availability. If we are unable to find a replacement attendee, your seminar fee will not be refunded. Reservations may only be changed one time.
Important: All seminars are held at
1725 Willow Lane
East Texas, PA 18046
For information, call (610) 252-5800
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Important: Important: Must be 18 years or older to participate. In demonstrating techniques for mold making and casting, we emphasize safety and provide adequate ventilation in our classroom. However, we use materials that may affect certain individuals. If you are pregnant, suffer from breathing disorders (such as asthma) or are sensitized to urethane or epoxy resins, you should not take this class. It is recommended and we request that you wear long pants (no shorts) and close-toed footwear.