Depending on how much alginate you are mixing different mixing techniques work better than others.
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Mixing a Medium Amount of Alginate with a Mixing Stick
- This technique works best with up to about 1 or 1.25 pounds of alginate
Mixing Alginate "In-The-Bag"
- This technique works best with up to about 2 pounds of alginate
Mixing Alginate With a Drill Mixer
- This technique works best with over 2 pounds of alginate