Materials and Equipment Knowledge

The basics of working with plaster bandage. The dos and don’ts of plaster bandage and ModRoc; selecting the right products, the possible applications for them, and how to work with these essential materials.

The basics of working with alginate. Alginate is one of the most common and readily available life casting materials used in prosthetics. We take a look at the different kinds of alginate available and how to measure, mix, and work with them.

The basics about the different kinds of pottery and water-based clays. Water-based and pottery clays are the most readily available sculpture mediums and are also essential for mould making. We give an overview of what to expect and what to look out for when working with clay.

The basics about plastiline modelling clays, how and why to use them. Plastiline covers a broad range of products that are also commonly called oil-based clays and are used mostly for fine detail sculptures of prosthetics. We look at a few of the more well-known products on the market and consider their working properties.