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Alginate is a product used to make high-detail casts at room temperature. It is a naturally occuring substance rendered from seaweed. It's rendered form is a fine dry powder. When mixed with water, dependant on the formulation and water temperature, alginate gels and sets in 5-15 minutes. Alginate is especially popular in lifecasting. Alginate is also referred to as dental alginate or prosthetics alginate. There are slight variations in properties between the two products.

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  • Alginate is a product used to make high-detail casts at room temperature. It is a naturally occuring substance rendered from seaweed. It's rendered form is a fine dry powder. When mixed with water, dependant on the formulation and water temperature, alginate gels and sets in 5-15 minutes. Alginate is especially popular in lifecasting. Alginate is also referred to as dental alginate or prosthetics alginate. There are slight variations in properties between the two products.
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  • Alginate is a product used to make high-detail casts at room temperature. It is a naturally occuring substance rendered from seaweed. It's rendered form is a fine dry powder. When mixed with water, dependant on the formulation and water temperature, alginate gels and sets in 5-15 minutes. Alginate is especially popular in lifecasting. Alginate is also referred to as dental alginate or prosthetics alginate. There are slight variations in properties between the two products. Casts made with alginate are only temporary, as the alginate will lose water and change shape in a matter of hours. This effect can be reduced by keeping the casting covered in damp paper towels. However, this cannot be a long-term solution as the substance will grow mold. Depending on the shape of the object being cast, and the product used to make the positive mold. The cast is only slightly elastic, and has a low tear tolerance. In most situations, uses of alginate must be reinforced by a mother mold, such as plaster bandages.
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