What’s another one of my blog posts without a crazy intoduction and side comments so here I go…

Hey there, fellow mold-making mavens! Let’s dive into the amusing saga of my finger casting escapade, where mishaps and creativity collided in a whirlwind of molding and casting antics. For this project, not surprisingly, I chose the beginner level assignment.

Picture this: I’m in class, eager to craft some finger molds to be used as wall hooks using alginate and plaster. But alas, my first attempt ends in a comical finger-breaking incident as I barely understood the process the first time around!

Undeterred by my clumsy start, I regrouped and prepared for round two. Armed with fresh supplies and a healthy dose of optimism after class, I set up shop at the picnic table, ready to give finger casting another shot. This time, I was more intentional about the process. A mix of alginate and water in a 1:1 volume ratio. Stir the mixture for about 5 minutes. Stick my fingers in for about 5 minutes till there is enough resistance when attempting to take it out. Take out my finger and make the plaster of paris mixture in 2:1 plaster to water and pour into my alraedy made mold. Attach nails, that will serve as the finger’s attachment to the wall, before the plaster sets.

Mold of my Fingers

Plaster Mixture 

    Plaster Mixture Poured into Finger Mold 

Following the instructions to a tee and after a nerve-wracking wait, I cautiously removed the alginate to reveal my intact fingers with a sense of relief by the next morning.

2 Sets of Cast of my fingers

But why stop there when there’s color to be added? I decided to add some form of life to my fingers using the closest spray paint I could find that matched any human skin tone.

My Finished Fingers

Finally, I selected my 2 “muddy” pinky finger casts from my different iterations as they not only had the best geometry but the most defined and life-like finger prints.

My Selected Set of Fingers

And the cost? Here’s the breakdown:

– Alginate: $1.60 (for 50 g of mold-making magic)
– Plaster of Paris: $1.12 (for 8 oz-because every masterpiece needs a sturdy base)
– Spray paint: ~$1 (for 2 oz because who doesn’t love a bit of color?)
– Labor: $30 (for two hours of laughter, self-entertainment and creativity)

Grand total? A modest $33.82 – a small price to pay for an adventure in finger casting!