How many plasterbandages do yo need for a lifecast?
How many plasterbandages do yo need for a lifecast?- special effects and filmmaking
How many plaster bandages do you need for a lifecast of an enitre head....I know they come in different sizes....etc. i just need to know what to buy (from burman) thanks
Peter Murphy
Well it varies with how you do the lifecasting process. Depends upon a lot of factors. But basically the following will work in most cases for what you're planning to do.
1. Two 4" or 6" wide 36" long plaster bandage strips 3-4 layers thick.
2. Two 4" or 6" wide 24" long plaster bandage strips 3-4 layers thick.
3. Ten to twelve 6" wide 12" long plaster bandage strips 3-4 layers thick.
4. Several small strips to use around the nose area for support.
That should be sufficient for this process. This could translate to half a dozen rolls but you should just go ahead and buy a box anyway if you can afford it. Better to have too much than not enough and you can use them for other things later. GOOD LUCK!!
FXMan
Some people add 2 layers some people 3. I think the 4" bandages are easiest to use on a head.
I'd go for 6 rolls of 4" also.
When you place the bandages on the alginate make sure you work the plaster in the bandages. Rubbing them into the alginate.
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Thea
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well, i KNOW i posted a response to this, but on AOL nothing for sure.
anyway, the basic idea was to look for medical suply places that might have them cheaper locally, even though you're in the burmans area
later
TOm
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