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

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The alginate turns pink as soon as water is mixed with it, and takes a couple of minutes to mix, then you put the foot/hand in and after another minute the mixture turns pale and feels rubbery. Wasn't very optimistic when product arrived and instruction were read but actually very simple to do (even with a 3 month old) and creates the most beautifully detailed cast - does take a very long time to completely dry so haven't been able to paint it as of yet but so far so good.

You should accept that you need to take your time and carefully sand off lumps and bumps etc before painting.To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Whether you're a parent seeking a meaningful DIY project or an aspiring lifecasting artist, our guide will provide the knowledge and insights you need to embark on your life casting journey. It also includes a richly pigmented metallic paint to help draw out the intricate details of every single tiny wrinkle and dimple of your baby’s skin. I got this when my son was 3 weeks, we tried and he didn’t like it so we put it away to try again in a month.

It took a few goes (which you can do with the size pack provided) but we managed to get a beautiful foot! Baby Casting kits make a great baby gift for your next baby shower, christening or naming day ceremony. Black - Baby Inkless Print Kit with 2 Special Wipes by Forever Fun Times | Baby Hand and Footprint Kit with 8 20.Waiting for the 3 hours for the plaster to set killed me off because once it's in you don't know if it's working or going to turn out right, but as I took the mould away and pulled out each hand I was shocked ! It changes colour as you work with it telling you which stage you should be at from mixing to applying to setting.

It does set quickly but if you rehearse what you are doing beforehand so that you don't need instructions then you will manage the setting time with the water at 30 degrees ( some people recommend it colder for longer setting time, I personally don't think it would be as comfortable for baby if colder). The liquid is perfectly safe for babies and children, and captures every intricate and unique detail of their hands and feet.Why not get your loved ones fingerprints’ beautifully engraved onto a piece of stunning sterling silver jewellery that you or anyone can wear timelessly wherever you go! They are hand painted in your choice of colour, replicating real metal castings at a fraction of the cost. As an alternative to single casts of one child I also offer freestanding handclasps sculptures; perfect for capturing those special parent / child relationships, siblings or husband / wife. My Baby Girls Cake Smash and Autumn Pumpkin photos were absolutely amazing – Eve was so patient with her and created some fabulous photos. Having casts made of your baby’s hands and feet is a beautiful way of holding on to a magical time in your family’s life.