Skullduggery Eyewitness Kit Mold It Molding and Casting Kit

by Skullduggery

Product Features

• Learn about making molds
• Comes with molds, casting material, paints, paint brush, glue, magnets and educational material
• Learn while having fun
• Make it yourself
• Display your creation

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 2.5 x 7.2 inches ; 13.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000ISLH
• Item model number: 0570
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,815 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #7 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Craft Supplies > Sculpture Supplies > Molding & Casting
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Why do paleontologists and archaeologists make molds of fossils and artifacts? You'll find out with this unusual Eyewitness Kit that explains the basics of molding and casting. The instruction and information booklet describes different kinds of molds, processes, and materials scientists use to create casts. The kit includes molding material to make a reusable seamless mold of a favorite item and enough casting medium for several creations. Adult supervision is recommended, as this is a somewhat complex and messy operation. Your child could create some unique gifts using this kit--what grandparent wouldn't love a cast of a grandchild's hand? --Marcie Bovetz

Product Description

MoldIt is a fascinating, educational, and creative introduction to the mold-making process. Learn how and why paleontologists and archaeologists use mold making to duplicate precious, rare fossils and artifacts. Learn about the different kinds of molds and molding materials. With this kit, make a Seamless Mold of a favorite item you own. Once the mold is made, make several permanent casts from the reusable mold. Give the casts to your friends and family as gifts.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good product, good customer support., January 15, 2004

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Skullduggery Eyewitness Kit Mold It Molding and Casting Kit (Toy)

I bought this product for my 6-year-old daughter. When I first opened the box, I was a little disappointed. I thought it was a little over priced for 2 small bags of powder and some instructions.

On top of that, the "mixture" didn't harden (even after 5 days it still wouldn't harden). So we threw it away and called the company's customer support number on the instructions. They were friendly and helpful. They shipped a new bag via 2 day air to Hawaii for free.

We tried it again, only this time used about 1/3rd the amount of water listed on the instructions and it worked perfectly. My daughter loved it. She created the mold and painted it.

Overall, it's a good product. It allows children to follow instructions and create something rather than simply "play."

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great and fun!, September 14, 2003

By A Customer

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Skullduggery Eyewitness Kit Mold It Molding and Casting Kit (Toy)

Mold of hand turned out really well, could even see the fingerprints and fingernails.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst Kit Ever!, July 26, 2010

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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Skullduggery Eyewitness Kit Mold It Molding and Casting Kit (Toy)

This has got to be the worst mold kit ever! I purchased two of the kits to do my boys' hands. We followed the directions exactly and the first mold caved in on itself. I figured it had too much water, even though I used the exact amount called for, and used less water. Well, same thing happened so it was a waste of $30. I finally researched it on the internet and found a great ship called Casting Keepsakes that sells easiest most kid friendly casting kit I have ever used. I work at a daycare so I have a lot of experience with this stuff and their kit is superb. The mold firms up in about a minute so it is easy to use on even small children. The mold powder changes color as it is mixed with water so it lets you know when to put your hand in. I will never go back to the Eyewitness kits again after using a quality product like this. The detail is wonderful. I wanted to share it with everyone who has problems with these kits that are in the craft stores now. It is so much better quality than what is used in the eyewitness sets.