BABY, CHILD & FAMILY LIFE CASTING -the APPOINtMENT

HOW IT WORKS........

The appointment takes place in my studio in Thame or if preferred I can do a home visit, there is a small charge for local home visits and if you live more than 10 miles outside of Thame please enquire as there with be additional charges for travel costs and time. The appointment will be made at your convenience and I am able to do weekend appointments as well as during the week. It is important your baby or child is happy during the appointment and there is no rush if your baby needs a feed during the session I can work around this and often helps relax a baby. I can take the moulds while they are sleeping but this is not necessary as they do not have to stay completely still for the process to work. Socks or tight trousers should be removed at least and hour before the appointment so there are no visible impression marks on the skin when I take the casts as these may show up on the final plaster casts.

The Casting Session.

• The session will take around 40 mins to an hour including looking at the framing and mounting options.

• I have lots of samples with me to help you decide on paint finish colours , framing and mount options.

• Taking the moulds of your baby or child’s feet or hands is a very quick process it takes minutes for the material to harden. The material used is called Alginate and is made from seaweed a product dentists use to make mouth and teeth impressions so it is completely safe and a natural product for contact with your baby or child’s skin.

• Younger babies can be held by you, on your lap or in your arms, I have found that for older babies or toddlers it works well if they are sat in their highchair with toys or snacks for a distraction if needed.

• After the alginate hardens to a jelly like consistency, I gently remove the foot or hand from the mould with a little wriggling and check we have a good impression. Then the skin can be gently brushed clean or wiped with a wet wipe.

• In most cases the total cost of the casting session and any products you order will be due at the casting session. I accept, cash, bank transfer and most credit and debit cards. I am happy to split payments over a few weeks 50% at the appointment and the balance due at collection.

• I then take the moulds home and create your beautiful framed or freestanding keepsake. This can usually be done within 8 to 10 weeks, if you need them sooner please let me know and I will endeavour to meet any deadline you may have.

• Once complete the casts can be collected from me or if you are local to Thame I may be able to offer delivery.

The PROCESS…