Baby Casting Kit to Make 3D Hand and Foot Plaster Casts by BabyRice (Pewter)

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Dry the container with a cloth/towel and shake the alginate powder into the container up to the same level. Since opening 10 years ago, First Treasures has created over 6000 professionally made hand and foot castings from our countryside studio near Chelmsford, Essex. Health & safety aspects of Baby Hand and Foot Casting: What is the best age to do baby Casting? Is baby casting safe? Everything you need to know for a safe and enjoyable casting experience. You or your assistant needs to then gently dunk baby's foot into the alginate mixture in the container, give their foot a little wiggle and ensure that their foot is not touching any side of the container (as if this happens, then the perfect mould of your baby's foot will be ruined - there will be 'flat' edges to the plaster foot cast instead). From the mould and intricate detail of each hand and foot cast to the top quality styling and frame choices, When looked after, your final unique keepsake will stand the test of time.

Includes a comprehensive step-by-step Training Manual and one month's free membership to The Keepsake Guild. Starting a Baby Hand and Foot Casting Business offers a very low-cost opportunity to start in business, working from home, so this opportunity is ideal for mums looking to earn a flexible income from home around raising their family. One of the most memorable keepsake craft gifts is to create life-size hand casts for a birthday, anniversary, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or to preserve newborn's hand or foot print impression.

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Once you have your container, pop in your baby's foot and see where you need the level of the alginate mould to be - this will be around the level of your baby's ankle. You can mark the container if you wish, or just remember where the level is. Top Tip: for a foot cast, rest the container at a slight angle, just to ensure that the plaster stays in the toe areas of the mould This blog isn’t meant to provide a how to for DIY casting, it’s just some hints and tips based on lessons we’ve learned over the years. Always follow the instructions that come with your casting materials and consult the manufacturer if you have any questions. There are just 3 simple and easy stages to create a baby hand or foot cast. You need to have all casting materials to hand before starting and we definitely recommend that you have an assistant to help you with the mould making process. Your partner, parent or a friend can help you with this. Cheshire Impressions are based at Victoria Mill in Congleton and have casting times throughout the week by appointment or drop in if we are in the studio. The Mill has a lovely restaurant where you can take our sample books and discuss the best options for your family, it also has three floors of crafts and antiques for you to explore.

I have been helping busy mums ditch their 9-5 jobs and start their own profitable and rewarding Baby Life Casting Businesses for the past 20 years. Our handmade, top quality deep shadow box display frames and plinth stand make the perfect display for your hand and foot cast, wedding flowers, your keepsakes and other memorabilia and art.Legal considerations, including what business insurance you will need and how to run a business from home legally. The alginate will start setting at around 2 minutes, and will be fully set at around 2.5-3 minutes. As the alginate sets the mixture becomes paler, becoming a grey-ish white colour when fully set. Baby's hands and feet casting hasbecome a popular keepsake and isa unique way of capturing those special memories of your child whilst they are still young. Youcan also preserve thehand impressions of your spouse, friends, family, ancestors and evenpaw impressions of your pet,remembering the special moments. These timeless keepsakes are beautifully finished and presented for all to admire. Our youngest hand and foot casting so far was for a baby of 7 days and the oldest for a couple celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary who wanted to provide the family with a lasting memory. Top Tip: rub in a little vaseline (or similar barrier cream) around your baby's foot - this will make your baby's foot slide out of the alginate mould easily.