Photo Gallery

Beau at 6 months

A pair of cast feet, finished in silver with patina and framed in an 8 x 10 inch dark wood deep rebate frame.

Lachlan at 8 months

A pair of cast feet, finished in gold and framed in an 16 x 10 inch light wood deep rebate frame with triple aperture.

Freya at 6 years and George at 8 months.

A cast hand and foot and single hand of siblings, finished in bronze and framed in an 10 x 16 inch pine wood box frame with space for names.

Evan at 4 months

A single cast foot, finished in gold with patina and framed in an 8 x 8 inch silver box frame with space for a name.

Matilda at 6 weeks

A pair of cast feet, finished in silver with patina and framed in an 8 x 8 inch oak frame with space for a name.

Mia at 1 Year

A pair of cast feet, finished in silver with patina and framed in an 8 x 10 inch dark wood frame with space for a name.

Bespoke Framing and Adult Casting
Please let me know if there is a particular frame or mount combination you would like, I can offer a wider range of frames and mounts than just the ones listed here. If you do decide on a bespoke frame order this may mean a slightly longer wait for your finished cast, it may also mean an increase in the price of your frame.

I am happy to discuss any ideas for hand and feet casting you may have, I can also cast adult and child hands together such as a mother and daughter casting or why not have adult hands cast as a lasting reminder of your engagement, wedding or other significant occaision.

The Casting Process?
I use an impression powder called ‘Alginate’ to take a detailed mould of your baby’s hand or foot. This product is most often used in the dentistry industry to take impressions of teeth, it is non toxic and biodegradable and is actually derived from seaweed!!!

The alginate powder is mixed with water and when it is smooth and glossy I transfer it to a small bag or cloth, the mixture is then moulded around your baby’s hand and feet. Depending on the temperature, the alginate takes a bout a minute to set. When it sets it has a rubbery texture so it is easy to remove from the foot or hand.

The mould is taken away and I start to make the actual 3D life cast. A fine plaster is used and mixed to a perfect consistency, the mix is then carefully poured into the mould and left to dry, this can take up to two weeks depending on the size of the cast and the air temperature. If the cast is not allowed to dry completely there is a chance of it becoming mouldy and collapsing.

Once the cast is dry it is prepared for framing, this can mean painting or varnishing and mounting in a frame that you have chosen.

What does my baby need to wear, what should I bring?
I would recommend that you don’t dress your baby in their best clothes! Although the alginate is completely washable it save you worrying.
Clothes that are easy to remove and put back on are a great idea ...A popered vest is ideal for when we take the casts.

You are welcome to bring a small toy for distraction purposes, some parents choose to give their baby a breast or bottle feed whilst or just before taking the cast, this can settle a baby. For older babies a small snack such as a rice cake or biscuit is just the distraction they need.

Baby wipes are always handy (I do have a supply) as you can use then to wipe any residue from the feet or hands. This can be rubbed of with fingers too.

To read more frequently asked questions (FAQ) click here.