FAQ
Are CraftsNorth™ casting kit material safe to use?
The molding powder provided is Alginate made from organic natural seaweed. It is a completely biodegradable and environmentally safe product! Use it with ease on the sensitive skins!
CraftsNorth™ molding powder has been through numerous tests to certify its 100% safe to use.
Casting Powder may irritate the skin and will produce heat when mixed with water. Prolonged contact can burn skin. Avoid skin contact, use provided protective gloves when mixing. Mix in a well ventilated area.
If you wish to be absolutely sure, please use the sample material provided to mix a small amount and apply it to the top of your hands to ensure there are no adverse reactions.
How long does it take to cast a CraftsNorth™?
It is an amateur-proof process that takes only 10 minutes of preparation or less!
Step 1 - Mix the molding powder in water and stir it quickly for 1 minute.
Step 2 - Keep your hands (or any other parts) in the molding mixture for 3 - 5 minutes until it completely solidifies.
Step 3 - Mix the plaster powder in water and stir it quickly for 2 minutes. Pour the plaster into the mold.
Step 4 - Within 5 hours, the plaster mixture will harden completely and your very own CraftsNorth™ casting is finished! Simply peel the mold apart to reveal that beautiful and ultra-detailed casting.
Can I wear rings, accessories and jewelries while casting?
Definitely! CraftsNorth™ can capture even the finest of details of your accessories and jewelries to create a unique and beautiful one-of-a-kind casting. Furthermore, the mold mixture is inert and will not affect any precious metal.
Keep in mind that tighter fitted accessories and jewelries work best to create a better finishing.