Fingerprint impressions - what to use?

[Impressions]

Hi all

I currently take prints directly into PMC and the results have been fantastic, but I'm considering providing a kit for sale so i'm trying to find out what impression putty I should use.

I've been told by a fellow crafter to use polymer clay/Fimo but someone else said that you don't get fine detail if you use that........... I'm confused!!!

Any help would be VERY appreciated :)

Thanks in advance!
Sam x

[mizgeorge]

Dental alginate gives probably the cleanest impression. Otherwise there are a number of two part moulding compounds that will work.

[beckyboo]

I've just bought this for making moulds, not used it yet so can't say how good it is

http://www.polymerclaypit.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Silicone_Moulding_Compound.html

[goldieab]

I've also been asked to provide some form of kit where I don't have to visit people to physically take prints.

I just cant get my head around the fact of using the compound to take prints.

How would you do it - to then get the prints back into PMC.

I'm probably being thick - typical blonde day.