Molding Kit

Hand casting is done preferrably with two people, one person cradling the infant as llustrated and one person preparing the algenate mix.

Baby should preferrably be sleeping while casting. Mixing instructions as follows:

For best results, apply thin layer of vaseline or baby oil on your baby’s hand and forearm. Time molding when your baby is sound asleep. It is not necessary to wear gloves when casting the sculpture. The algenate is perfectly safe for you and your baby.

Step 1

Pour algenate powder into 32 oz. (4 cup) measuring cup.

Step 2

Fill plastic jar in which algenate was shipped to the top with tepid or body temperature water. Water that is cold might wake up your baby and water that is warm well cause the algenate to set up too quickly.

Step 3

Pour water into measuring cup containing the algenate powder and mix with dual blade electric mixer at the highest speed for 30 seconds until mixture is creamy smooth. 

Step 4

Pour mixture into plastic Jar in which algenate was sent.

Step 5

Immerse the hand 1 inch past the wrist wrinkles several times to elimate trapped air bubbles.

Hold the arm vertically centered in the jar with the jar held in a horizontal position.

Wait 4 minutes from the time mixing began. Free the baby’s hand from the algenate mold by wiggling the plastic jar and remove the mold by gently pulling downward while continuing to wiggle the jar.

Fill the algenate mold with water and snugly screw on lid. Place plastic jar into box in which it was sent, seal the box with tape and apply supplied return label provided.

If at first you don’t succeed, inform Family Hand and we will send you another bag of algenate and answer any questions you might have.

An imperfect mold usually works fine. Remember, the sculpture of you baby’s hand is a work in progess, and the elves and pixies are depicted in the process of creating your sculpture. If the workers cannot sculpture your baby’s hand to perfection, you will be notified and an additional molding kit can be purchases for $30.00 US to include shipping. If for any reason, the unworkable defect is caused my Family Hand Scupture, you will be provided a replacement molding kit at no charge.

Sculpture colors

  • Neutral
  • Stone
  • Beige
  • Light Brown
  • Brown