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Chapter 4: Basic Lifecast Design & Planning
Good Luck Is When Opportunity Meets Preparation.

Sculpture Pedestals & Lifecast Bases:

Pedestals and bases provide the same function for sculpture that frames do for paintings. They support the artifact and can enhance its appeal by offsetting it from its surroundings.
With our LifeCast™ kits a base can be made right along with the sculpture by simply leaving about 2 inches empty at the top of the can when you measure the water for the ArtForm™ (Chapter 2).
After removing the hands from the mold, this area is filled with ArtCAST™ cement which forms your base.
NOTE:
If your actual design is large enough to nearly fill the kit's matrix as is this example, you may be using very little water in your mix. Compensate by only blending the ArtForm™ for 1 to 1.5 minutes or by using extra cold water so that it doesn't set too fast.

The Book End Variation:

Book Ends are another clever approach to a basic project which requires both a cast base and a holding object but, with a slight twist.
In this illustration a measuring cup is used as the matrix which makes determining amounts needed very easy. See the Alternative Techniques book for more information about this.
The object is a flat piece of plastic or stiff paperboard wrapped in plastic which helps the model stay in a specific position and divides the base in half.
When the LifeCast™ is unveiled it splits into 2 separate parts which hold up the books.
NOTE: Keep in mind that books can be pretty heavy. Bookends therefore must also be substantial to keep them upright. The base for your lifecast in this design is where most of the support must come from.
•, When pouring the ArtCast™ make sure the base area is thick enough, an inch or two so they can restrain the books. If mounting it to a base, use something which will not slide.
EXAMPLE: Here is a very straightforward example without the seperator for use as bookends. This is a very popular design for use with children, especially among religious groups. A single StudioPak™ will do from 15 to 30 of these depending on the size/age of the children involved. They each use very little material and are done in paper cups which fit the shape perfectly.
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