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Baby Hand Castings are always done using our HandGEL alginate. We recommend using 95°F water when mixing (instead of the normally recommended 80°F water). By the time the alginate is mixed it is generally between 90° and 92°F, which is the same as baby skin temperature. This greatly enhances the chances of success because the baby will not wake up if asleep and, if awake, will be easier to distract.
MORE INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDELINES BELOW.
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In a 16 ounce clear plastic cup use 3 ounces of HandGEL to 14 ounces of water. Wait until the pink color has changed to white before inserting the baby's hand into the alginate mixture. Wait 30 seconds after the alginate is no longer "sticky" on the surface before removing the hand from the alginate with a gentle tug. Pour your casting material into the alginate mold as soon as possible. Wait one to three hours before "unmolding" the hand casting.