Pearhead Small to Medium Pet Paw Print Clean-Touch Ink Pad and Imprint Cards, For Small Sized Cats or Dogs, Pet Owner Gifts, DIY Keepsake Pawprint Maker, S/M Size, Black

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Create a safe working area by covering your counter or table top, just in case. The kits aren’t messy when used correctly, but better safe than sorry. Especially if you’re clumsy. Like me. It is often easier to take paw prints from dogs when they are calm and relaxed after being taken out for a pee. Gently press your pet’s paw on pad. Be as controlled and even as possible. Try not to wiggle, slide, or rub. As noted above, how to do this will vary depending on you and your pets. I recommend some dry runs before printing. It’s essential to read the instructions in full before you begin. It may seem boring but it will make things much easier! These methods will likely work best and won’t cost too much. Tempera or water-based paints are also good as they tend to be non-toxic. From there, just dip your dog’s paw in the paint, then gently press it onto a sturdy paper for a couple of seconds. Lift the paw straight up and wash it. You may wish to take more than one print to make sure you get a good one. Dough

Be patient with your pet. They have not seen an inkless paw print kit before and have no idea what you are asking them to do or why! These inkless paw print kits have been successfully used with a variety of pets including; kittens, cats, puppies, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, a hamster and mice. There are likely a few other animals that you could use these kits for too like rats. If your pet has particularly furry paws you’ll find it easier to take a paw print after their paws have had a trim if that’s possible. For example, plan to take your dog’s paw prints after a visit to the groomers. We have taken many many paw prints over the years and Lisa used to be a Veterinary Nurse. This experience has taught us quite a few things and we will share them below to help you capture your pet’s precious paw print. A lot of these tips are on the instruction sheet but we will add in a few extras here because we love to be super helpful 🙂If you’re going to be using paints, make sure the paints are child safe. Anything that is easy to clean will also be helpful down the road. You want to use non-toxic products that are safe for your pooch. Washable body paints or finger paints

Lisa has taken many many paw prints over the years and used to be a Veterinary Nurse. This experience has taught Lisa quite a few things and we will share them below to help you capture your pet’s precious paw print at home. A lot of these tips are on the instruction sheet but we will add in a few extras here because we love to be super helpful ? Place the touchless in pad, ink side down, on the imprint card (or your own paper). I recommend using a moveable non-slip base material (optional) underneath as noted in the supplies and materials section above. In addition to added protection, this makes it easy to move, position, and use the pad. Especially helpful if working on the floor with large pets, like our boys. Before you start any paw print project make sure you decide on what you are doing before starting. This will reduce any stress or anxiety your pet may experience. Making a game plan before starting will also allow for your project to go a lot smoother. Always protect the area where you are working to prevent mess and reduce your clean up. Whichever technique you choose to create your print with, make sure to reward your pet throughout. Below are 3 ways to get your pet’s paw print: Inkpad printsGiven our pets mean so much to us, it’s only natural to want to keep them with us wherever we go and incorporate them into our lives as much as possible. In this blog we share with you our top tips on how to take amazing paw prints from your pets so you have them to keep forever. You also then have the option of capturing those special paw prints in a personalised paw print stamp or silver paw print jewellery ? Getting started… The first thing you need to do is read through the instruction sheet as it tells you everything you need to do. Tips to help you capture that purrrfect paw print… However, taking your dog’s paw prints yourself can be a fun DIY project and bonding experience. There are several ways to do it.

Unlike clay that can be rolled to start again, touchless ink kits have limited reuse as noted above. An extra helper goes a long way towards keeping it low stress and getting a clean print. I handled the pad positioning and my husband took care of dog wrangling. I’m not sure I could have gotten clean prints solo. Obliging Oli perhaps, but probably not wiggly young Humphrey. Test Methods First, then Take Prints If your print smudges or your pet’s paw is very furry, don’t worry we tidy up and darken the prints for you. It’s often easier to take prints when there are 2 of you; one person to rub the inkless wipe over your pet’s paw and one person to hold your pet.

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Our inkless paw print kits can be used to capture paw prints from many different pets including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters and mice. Some manufacturers sell dog paw print kits that can help you get a cast of your dog’s paws. If your dog has recently passed away, some cremation and memorial services will take a paw print for you as a keepsake of your precious pet. Ok, so you have a treasured pet or three and would like to capture their unique paw prints to keep forever. You could try using an ink pad and some paper at home, but I think you can imagine how that would likely end up!!! Yes, you guessed it, ink paw prints all over your house and probably all over you too!!