He could wrap it in adhesive instead of putting it in a cast.
" Google's patent explained that the adhesive layer would be hidden under a protective coating, to ensure it did not gather debris during journeys.
A member of the Salvation Army who~sorry for the fellow picked up his head and the body too, took them to a chemist's,bought some adhesive plaster, stuck the head in its place, put the plaster round the fellow's neck and the two chaps went to a club for a game of billiards.
He could wrap it in adhesive instead of putting it in a cast.