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product_id: 1871293
title: "Life Casting Starter Kit With Alja-Safe Alginate"
brand: "smooth-on, inc."
price: "£37.27"
currency: GBP
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Smooth On"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1871293-life-casting-starter-kit-with-alja-safe-alginate
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region: United Kingdom
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# Quick Start Guide for instant creativity 0.85 lb Alja-Safe crystalline silica-free alginate Captures ultra-fine skin detail molds Life Casting Starter Kit With Alja-Safe Alginate

**Brand:** smooth-on, inc.
**Price:** £37.27
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖐️ Mold memories, not compromises—safe, simple, stunning!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Life Casting Starter Kit With Alja-Safe Alginate by smooth-on, inc.
- **How much does it cost?** £37.27 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1871293-life-casting-starter-kit-with-alja-safe-alginate)

## Best For

- smooth-on, inc. enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted smooth-on, inc. brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Detail Capture:** Immortalize every wrinkle and fingerprint with museum-quality skin detail 🖐️
- • **All-Inclusive Starter Kit:** Includes 2 lb casting plaster and step-by-step Quick Start Guide for effortless molding ⏱️
- • **Health-Conscious Crafting:** World’s first crystalline silica-free alginate—safe for you and your family ⚗️
- • **Beginner-Friendly Experience:** Comes with expert tutorials and online demos—no art degree required 🎨
- • **Perfect for Meaningful Keepsakes:** Create personalized gifts and heirlooms that spark conversation and connection 🎁

## Overview

The Life Casting Starter Kit with Alja-Safe Alginate offers a safe, non-toxic molding gel free from carcinogenic crystalline silica, enabling users to create highly detailed life casts of hands or other body parts. The kit includes 0.85 lb of Alja-Safe alginate, 2 lb of casting plaster, and a Quick Start Guide, making it ideal for beginners seeking meaningful keepsakes or personalized gifts.

## Description

Smooth-On Alja-Safe molding gel lets you make a mold of a hand or other body part for a one-time casting project. Captures perfect skin detail. Quick Start Guide will get you started. Great for keepsakes and presents. Adult Supervision Required. Keep Out of the Reach of Children.

Review: Life Casting made easy - I have never done an art project of this sort before but I thought it would be a cool thing to do with my son. I watched the dvd that came with it which really helped. Also if you look up Smooth-On's website they have a bunch of other videos and demos for other products. I first made a test mold of my finger so I understood the process (recommended) and then made a mold of my sons hand. He thought it was really cool. It was enough alginate for the finger and the hand but that's about it. There was more than enough plaster. I would recommend this for anyone. Great product.
Review: Another fun experiment with my almost 4yr old! - Easy to use, and easy clean up! Will definitely buy again, probably in a larger size. I bought 2 kits to experiment with. I was hoping to "hand cast" my little boy, and wound up having to use it myself first in order to incite his interest. I squeezed a little too hard while removing my (large) hand and then got too excited removing the cast of my sons! My casting was amazing in detail and only a couple of the fingertips were messed up. My son's would have been perfect - except I broke all the fingers off - after I had revealed enough to show how perfect his little thumb turned out! My son has already jumped on board and listed the relatives who need a casting of his hands. We'll try a few more times! Awesome product, and we didn't even watch the video for what are probably very helpful directions (no dvd player).

## Features

- Comes with: 0.85 lb. Alja-Safe Molding Gel - the world’s first and only crystalline silica free alginate (a known carcinogen), 2 lb. casting plaster, Quick Start Guide

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000QCM27Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #123,190 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #886 in Sculpture Molding & Casting Products |
| Brand Name | Smooth-On, Inc. |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (396) |
| Item Dimensions | 7.8 x 5 x 4.9 inches |
| Manufacturer | Smooth-On, Inc. |
| Material Type | Alginate |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| UPC | 751635860216 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Smooth-On, Inc.
- **Color:** White
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 7.8 x 5 x 4.9 inches
- **Material:** Alginate
- **Shape:** Rectangular

## Images

![Life Casting Starter Kit With Alja-Safe Alginate - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61od38mJUzL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this work for life saying your face?**
A: Yes, but you would need to purchase additional plaster bandages.  This kit does not come with plaster bandages.

**Q: I am wanting to make a mold of 3 people holding each other's wrists(triangle shape). Will I need 2 kits? Is it safe to use over jewelry?**
A: We would recommend two kits - you will also need plaster bandages.  It is probably more cost effective to by the alginate in the 3# box.  As for jewelry, some stones can bond, we recommend you test first.

**Q: is there a kit for the hand of two people?**
A: You may want to look into the Alja Safe in the 3# box.

**Q: Does the amount of alginate in the kit fit in the container it came with or is it more volume than the container if I mix it all with water?**
A: Yes it fit but depending on what you’re doing you may need more than one kit .

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life Casting made easy
*by T***Y on May 16, 2010*

I have never done an art project of this sort before but I thought it would be a cool thing to do with my son. I watched the dvd that came with it which really helped. Also if you look up Smooth-On's website they have a bunch of other videos and demos for other products. I first made a test mold of my finger so I understood the process (recommended) and then made a mold of my sons hand. He thought it was really cool. It was enough alginate for the finger and the hand but that's about it. There was more than enough plaster. I would recommend this for anyone. Great product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another fun experiment with my almost 4yr old!
*by J***J on October 15, 2016*

Easy to use, and easy clean up! Will definitely buy again, probably in a larger size. I bought 2 kits to experiment with. I was hoping to "hand cast" my little boy, and wound up having to use it myself first in order to incite his interest. I squeezed a little too hard while removing my (large) hand and then got too excited removing the cast of my sons! My casting was amazing in detail and only a couple of the fingertips were messed up. My son's would have been perfect - except I broke all the fingers off - after I had revealed enough to show how perfect his little thumb turned out! My son has already jumped on board and listed the relatives who need a casting of his hands. We'll try a few more times! Awesome product, and we didn't even watch the video for what are probably very helpful directions (no dvd player).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thoughtful gift
*by R***R on December 2, 2025*

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## Frequently Bought Together

- Life Casting Starter Kit With Alja-Safe Alginate
- Smooth-On Alja-Safe™ Lifecasting Alginate Molding Powder, 3-lb Box
- DAP 10318 Paris Plaster, 4 LB, White, 64 Ounce

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*Last updated: 2026-05-15*