ABSTRACT
This chapter begins with a disclaimer: Lifecasting has the potential to be quite dangerous if done incorrectly. The materials used in lifecasting may encapsulate body hair, enclose or block orifices, cause serious allergic reactions, and create substantial heat that can cause serious burns. Though the information in this chapter is more than sufficient for you to make a lifecast on your own, first get some training with a professional, before venturing into this domain. If you insist on being a self-starter, author suggests that you begin by making a cast of someone's hand or foot rather than their head. Compared to making molds of inanimate objects, lifecasting can pose some potential safety hazards. Since the mold is made directly on an actor's body, the materials must be safe and approved for use directly on the skin. Dave Parvin was arguably one of the finest lifecasters in the world, and used procedures and materials that might not be appropriate for beginners.
