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product_id: 48017082
title: "Life Casting Starter Kit"
brand: "smooth-on"
price: "AR$201686"
currency: ARS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Smooth On"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/48017082-life-casting-starter-kit
store_origin: AR
region: Argentina
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# 8 min working time Includes how-to DVD Ultra-detailed skin capture Life Casting Starter Kit

**Brand:** smooth-on
**Price:** AR$201686
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖐️ Mold memories, not just moments!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Life Casting Starter Kit by smooth-on
- **How much does it cost?** AR$201686 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/48017082-life-casting-starter-kit)

## Best For

- smooth-on enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted smooth-on brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Keepsake Worthy:** Create timeless, personal mementos of loved ones’ hands or pets’ paws that spark conversation and nostalgia.
- • **Safe & Non-Toxic:** Formulated without free crystalline silica, making it gentle and safe for all skin types.
- • **Quick & Easy Setup:** Mix 1:1 with warm water and get perfect molds in just 8 minutes—no guesswork, no stress.
- • **Step-by-Step Guidance:** Comes with a comprehensive quick start guide and instructional DVD to ensure flawless results.
- • **Effortless Precision Molding:** Capture every wrinkle and line with skin-safe Alja-Safe alginate for museum-quality replicas.

## Overview

The Life Casting Starter Kit by Smooth-On features skin-safe Alja-Safe alginate that captures ultra-fine detail in just 8 minutes. Designed for novices, it includes a how-to DVD and quick start guide, enabling you to create precise, temporary molds of hands, faces, or pets’ paws. This non-toxic, easy-to-mix kit delivers professional-quality keepsakes perfect for preserving cherished memories.

## Description

STARTER KIT FOR THE NOVICE MOLD MAKER Smooth-On Alja-Safe alginate is suitable for making “temporary” molds of the face, hands and other body parts. (For making re-usable molds of any body part, use Body Double silicone rubber) In addition to being an exceptional body molding material, Alja-Safealginate does not contain free crystalline silica. Alja-Safe also captures detail better than other alginates, giving you a more accurate reproduction of your original. MIX 1:1 by volume - warm water and Alja-Safe powder WORKING TIME: 8 mins DEMOLD TIME: 10 mins CONTAINS SKIN-SAFE MOLD MATERIAL AND CASTING PLASTER, PLUS HOW-TO DVD

Review: I have never done an art project of this sort before but I thought it would be a cool thing to do with my son. I watched the dvd that came with it which really helped. Also if you look up Smooth-On's website they have a bunch of other videos and demos for other products. I first made a test mold of my finger so I understood the process (recommended) and then made a mold of my sons hand. He thought it was really cool. It was enough alginate for the finger and the hand but that's about it. There was more than enough plaster. I would recommend this for anyone. Great product.
Review: Loved the product. Made a great replica of my dearly departed pup's paw. Only reason i docked a star on ease of use is because the bags of powder dont really tell you how much product you have for water measurement so I had to measure each bag individually cup by cup to ensure proper mixing. When putting a dogs paw inside you definitely need one person on the bucket with the mold gel inside and another on the dog holding it still. Takes about 8 minutes to set so good help is key. Plaster set pretty quick and the mold cut away easily to expose the cast. A little bit of sanding for flash lines and it was perfect. Do not cut away the mold before 3 hours time setting. BE PATIENT! The paw came out wonderfully and even has a bit of her fur embedded inside. Would 100% recommend the product to anyone wanting to memorialize their pet without paying the exorbitant prices of the vet paw print.

## Features

- Make a perfect copy of your hand
- Includes quick start guide and DVD
- Captures perfect skin detail
- Ideal for a keepsake of a loved ones hand
- Skin safe Alja-Safe alginate

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000QCM27Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,444,567 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 8,219 in Sculpting Moulding & Casting |
| Brand | Smooth-On |
| Colour | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (378) |
| Date First Available | 7 Aug. 2012 |
| Item Weight | 1.45 kg |
| Material | Silicone |
| Model Number | 86022 |
| Product Dimensions | 19.81 x 12.7 x 12.45 cm; 1.45 kg |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Smooth-On
- **Colour:** White
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 19.8 x 12.7 x 12.4 centimetres
- **Material:** Silicone
- **Shape:** Irregular

## Images

![Life Casting Starter Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61od38mJUzL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this work for life saying your face?**
A: Yes, but you would need to purchase additional plaster bandages.  This kit does not come with plaster bandages.

**Q: I am wanting to make a mold of 3 people holding each other's wrists(triangle shape). Will I need 2 kits? Is it safe to use over jewelry?**
A: We would recommend two kits - you will also need plaster bandages.  It is probably more cost effective to by the alginate in the 3# box.  As for jewelry, some stones can bond, we recommend you test first.

**Q: is there a kit for the hand of two people?**
A: You may want to look into the Alja Safe in the 3# box.

**Q: Does the amount of alginate in the kit fit in the container it came with or is it more volume than the container if I mix it all with water?**
A: Yes it fit but depending on what you’re doing you may need more than one kit .

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***Y on 16 May 2010*

I have never done an art project of this sort before but I thought it would be a cool thing to do with my son. I watched the dvd that came with it which really helped. Also if you look up Smooth-On's website they have a bunch of other videos and demos for other products. I first made a test mold of my finger so I understood the process (recommended) and then made a mold of my sons hand. He thought it was really cool. It was enough alginate for the finger and the hand but that's about it. There was more than enough plaster. I would recommend this for anyone. Great product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***E on 14 September 2023*

Loved the product. Made a great replica of my dearly departed pup's paw. Only reason i docked a star on ease of use is because the bags of powder dont really tell you how much product you have for water measurement so I had to measure each bag individually cup by cup to ensure proper mixing. When putting a dogs paw inside you definitely need one person on the bucket with the mold gel inside and another on the dog holding it still. Takes about 8 minutes to set so good help is key. Plaster set pretty quick and the mold cut away easily to expose the cast. A little bit of sanding for flash lines and it was perfect. Do not cut away the mold before 3 hours time setting. BE PATIENT! The paw came out wonderfully and even has a bit of her fur embedded inside. Would 100% recommend the product to anyone wanting to memorialize their pet without paying the exorbitant prices of the vet paw print.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***I on 6 June 2020*

El material me llegó bien envasado, pero al trabajarlo no és como lo exponen, los tiempos no son los correctos ya que se endurece mucho más rápido que expressa en el texto informativo.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Life Casting Starter Kit With Alja-Safe Alginate
- Smooth-On Alja-Safe™ Lifecasting Alginate Molding Powder, 3-lb Box
- DAP 10318 Paris Plaster, 4 LB, White, 64 Ounce

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*