is alginate biodegradable
Section I: Body Casting Alginate Alginate is a temporary, highly absorbent, biodegradable skin safe mold making material made from algae. It is a powder that when mixed with water will set to a firm yet rubbery consistency. Alginate takes impeccable detail from skin and castings are incredibly life-like. Fibergel: designed with fibers mixed into the alginate. It is used to mold objects with severe undercuts where strength and shrink resistance is needed â Set time: 4-5 minutes. Section II: A Word About Mold Making and Casting Mold Making and Casting are not entirely exact sciences.