Tools and Toolkits for Lifecasting

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Stoneworking Tools
Mixing Tools
"Buckets" for Hand and Foot Casting
LifeCasting Supplies
Dental Alginate and Trays

STONEWORKING TOOLS

complete lifecasting tool kit

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Complete StoneWorking ToolKit

Contains all of the individual tools listed below plus a great assortment of specialized picking and scraping tools. 12 tools in all. Very high quality Stainless steel construction. The same tools used by dental technicians who work with gypsum cements for a living.

Price $65.00 PURCHASE NOW

 

picking tool

picking tool close

The "Picking" Tool

This little beauty is designed for getting alginate out from small little crevices like between the fingers in hand cast jobs. The sharp little blade is also useful for scraping off small bubbles in similar areas. Very high quality stainless steel construction.

Price $7.99 PURCHASE NOW

 

large double-ended

large double-ended

The "Large Double-Ended Tool"

Kind of an all around tool. This one scrapes and picks. It's perfect for mixing small amounts of gypsum cement and applying it in small tight areas when fixing castings. High-quality stainless steel construction.

Price $6.99 PURCHASE NOW

 

double-ended knife back

double-ended knife side

The "Double-Ended Cement Knife"

Scraping, picking, mixing- another great all around tool. High quality stainless steel and rosewood construction.

Price $11.99 PURCHASE NOW

 

cement knife

The "Cement Knife"

A super heavy duty short-bladed knife designed specifically for carving gypsum cement. Go ahead, carve right into fully set cement and you won't dull this blade. Ideal for shaping the bases on castings or for fast reduction of gypsum cement. High-quality stainless steel and rosewood construction.

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small doublel-ended knife

small double-ended knife

The "Small Double-Ended Tool"

Part picing tool, part scraping tool, part spatula. This is a "go-to" tool when working on hand casts. High-qualtiy stainless steel construction.

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plaster spatula

The "Small Spatula"

For mixing and applying small amounts of gypsum cement when finishing any type of casting. High-quality stainless steel construction.

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MIXING TOOLS

plastic spatula for mixing small amounts of alginate or LiquiStone

Plastic Spatula

This is what we use when mixing small amounts of alginate or LiquiStone. When used together with one of our flexible blue bowls, mixing is quick and easy.

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Whisk for mixing alginate or LiquiStone

Whisk

This Stainless Steel Kitchen Whisk works great for mixing up to about 1 pound of alginate. Any more than about 1 pound, a Jiffy Mixer is a better choice.

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Large blue mixing bowl

Large Blue Mixing Bowl

Ideal shape and size for mixing between 6 ounces to about one pound of alginate with a kitchen whisk. Sloped sides allow easy access with the whisk. Smooth plastic interior is easy to clean.

12" in diameter x 5" tall- 7qt capacity

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JiffyMixers for mixing alginate or LiquiStone

Jiffy Mixers

Jiffy Mixers are the tool of choice for mixing over about 1 pound of alginate. Attached to an electric drill, it is quite possible to mix up to 3 or 4 pounds of alginate in less than a minute with a large Jiffy Mixer. Make sure to run the drill "backwards" (counterclockwise) to avoid whipping in a lot of bubbles.

Small Mixing Tip is 1.25" D $9.95

Medium

Mixing tip is 2.25" D $11.95
Large Mixing tip is 3.25" D $11.95

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Blue Rubber Bowl for mixing small amounts of alginate or LiquiStone

Blue Bowls

These bowls are exactly like the ones dentists use in their offices. Ideal for mixing small amounts of alginate or LiquiStone. Soft, flexible and easy to clean.

Comes in SMALL (3"T x 4.25"D), MEDIUM (3.5"T x 5.25"D) Price $9.50 each

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Thermometer for LifeCasting

Thermometer

Small glass/alcohol thermometer. Inexpensive, but accurate enough for LifeCasting.

Price $3.95 each

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Split Bucket for LifeCasting

"Buckets" for Hand Casting

Designed to make hand casting easy, these buckets come in 3 sizes.

Each bucket has a slit cut down the side to help getting the alginate mold out once the LiquiStone has set. Tape up the slit for making the mold, untape it and voila, the alginate pops out.

Small Bucket 1 qt. (32 oz.) - 5"H x 5"D
$6.95
Medium Bucket 4 qt. (128 oz.) - 8.25"H x 6.75"D
$8.95
Large Bucket 8 qt. (256 oz.) - 11"H x 9"D
$13.95
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Foot Casting Mold Buckets

Buckets for Foot Casting

Two sizes. Reusable and Recyclable. Clear plastic lets you see if the foot is touching.

Small Baby feet- up to about 3 1/2 inches long $1.95
Medium Children's feet- up to about 5 1/2 inches long $2.95

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LIFECASTING SUPPLIES

cholesterol hair cream for lifecasting

Cholesterol

This product is perfect when you want to capture masses of body hair in your lifecast. Eyebrows, moustaches, beards, pubic hair. Just fill the area with Cholesterol and the alginate won't flow down around the hairs so you get the shape in your mold/casting.

15 ounce jar- Price $ 6.95

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syringe for alginate

The 35-cc Catheter-Tip Syringe

We use the syringe for applying alginate into and around the ears on head casting jobs. This syringe has no needle, just a 4mm round opening at the tip. This really improves the quality of ear molds- fewer voids and bubbles to fix later. Easy to clean and reusable.

Price $3.25

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DENTAL ALGINATE AND TRAYS

Accu-Cast Dental SNAP2 Dental Alginate
SNAP2 Dental Alginate
$8.50 for a 1-pound canister
Dustless Formula - Smooth Mix
2 minute set
Great impressions
1 pound canister with measuring scoop and water vial.
 
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Accu-Cast Dental Phase2Gel Dental Alginate
Phase2Gel Dental Alginate
$8.95 for a 1-pound canister
Color-Changing Formula - Dustless Formula - Extremely low flow for patient comfort.

Fades to white at 1:45, sets at 2:15

Great impressions - No Gag Formula
1 pound canister with measuring scoop and water vial.
 
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Dental Trays for dental impressions

Dental Trays

Plastic dental trays for taking Dental F/X impressions. Stiff (not flexible) construction with lots of retention holes and slots for accurate impressions. Sold as disposable, but these trays are easy to clean and sterilize with bleach.

Trays come in Upper and Lower- Small, Medium and Large. Price $4.95 each

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