BALD CAP PROCESS
a) Hair Gel
b) Comb
c) (Optional: Hair Pins/Bands) d) Bald Cap
e) Spirit gum
f) Spirit Gum Remover
g) Q-tips
h) (Optional: Cup for Spirit Gum) i) Vaseline
j) Indelible Pencil/Marker
k) Plastic Smock
INGREDIENT LIST
ALGINATE/CASTING
a) Mixer -- include Base, Beater, & Bowl. (Don’t forget to plug it in.)
b) Measuring Cups for Alginate & Water (Remember the 1:1 Ratio for Alginate)
c) Alginate (4 cups)
d) Cold Water --
4 cups for Ratio
(Plus a cup extra, just in case)
e) Tongue Depressors --
For Nose Casting
Also, for mixing/filling Nostrils
f) Dixie Cup (for mixing/filling Nostrils)
g) Scissors
h) Cut Terry Cloth Pieces -- (to adhere Plaster Bandages to Alginate)
i) 3 pkgs. Plaster Bandages –
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Open & Cut three diff. lengths
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Cut tiny strips for nose
j) Bowl with Water –for dipping Bandages
PLASTER/POURING
a) Check to make sure the measuring cup is in with the Ultracal Plaster
b) Acryl 60 or Water
c) Measuring Cup for Acryl 60/Water
d) Bowls --
To mix Plaster
To keep head from rolling
e) Towel (or other) – to fill bowl
f) Vaseline – for easier cleanup of bowls g) Alginate – little cup for filling Nostrils h) Plaster Bandage – for covering Nostrils i) Q-tips
j) Dixie Cups
k) Indelible Pencil – to darken markings
l) Clothes Pins or Clips – to fasten edges of Alginate to Plaster Bandages
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Step 1 - apply bald cap, making sure hair is tucked in/braided. Apply Spirit Gum near hairline to adhere. Apply pencil marks to indicate hair line, and how far alginate should go back (between ears and over head). Apply vaseline over bald cap and have subject apply to eyelashes and eyebrows. Step 2 mix alginate in 1:1 ratio with water. When correct consistency is obtained, apply alginate to subject. Starting with head work your way down, warning them about delicate places like eyes and mouth. Step 3. Apply plaster wetted bandages, starting with long thin pieces around the face/head as outline. Double layer everywhere else. Apply another outline when finished. Step 4. let cool, when cool, have subject help by leaning over and wiggling face. Step 5. Plug nose holes with clay or alginate. Step 6. Fill head mold with plaster and let set. When plaster is fully dry in a few days, take the plaster and alginate off and you have your head.
honestly the experience was pretty uncomfortable and I was very freaked out before hand. Every once and awhile I would feel panicked but then I'd be able to calm myself down. It was cold and slimy and I didn't like it at all.