Making keepsakes for babies and children is absolutely vital in celebrating those precious moments! These delightful treasures remind us of their incredible growth and the joy they bring into our lives every day.
By capturing these special memories, we not only celebrate their childhood but also create a wonderful legacy for future generations to adore. Embracing these keepsakes lets us hold onto the magic of their early years and cherish it forever.
REMEMBER, casting can be done at ANY age so it's never too late!
Where is the casting done?
Casting is done in the comfort of my own home in Comber. I have a lovely little space purely dedicated to my customers to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience when I'm creating the casts.
Casting can also be done in the comfort of your own home. With having 2 girls myself, I understand that after giving birth you may not be ready to leave the house so soon with baby but also don't want to miss out on capturing those tiny feet so I do travel within 20 miles of Comber. (charges apply based on distance)
How is the casting done?
Firstly, moulds are taken of hands and feet using specialised baby skin safe alginate. Being mainly derived from seaweed it is completely safe to use on babies delicate skin (it is also latex free), however if your baby does have any skin problems please consult with your GP first.
The process to take the mould will take approximately 2-3 minutes. Ideally baby needs to be still (either sleeping or feeding) during this time but we all know babies can be unpredictable so please do not worry. If I think baby has moved to much during the casting I will take it again straight after. Ensure you bring any milk/comforter/toys with you so your little one is as comfortable as can be.
After your appointment the moulds are cast using high quality stone plaster. Once they have set I will then give them a tidy and need to be left to dry for approximately 2 weeks. I can then paint them and get them framed. There is a wide variety of different colours and styles which we can discuss during your appointment.
Your beautiful Keepsake Casting should be ready for you to collect within 4-6 weeks!
