Baby Casting Photo Gallery
There are so many options available to you when casting your baby’s hands and feet. You can cast them together, holding your hand, framed with siblings in a box frame or left alone and stored in a beautiful keepsake box.
You can leave them natural or finish them in a large array of colours and finishes. You can even upgrade them to solid bronze or silver for a very swish keepsake!
Here are some of our favorite baby casting kit images. Hover over each image for a little description of each photo.
I will post more soon, but hope something here inspires you when creating your baby casting 
Victoria
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September 19, 2011
Different baby casting techniques
These instructions are not meant as a replacement for our full baby casting kit instructions which come in the kits. These tips are here to give you other ideas on how to capture your little one’s casting if you struggle with the normal method (casting bag) which we cover in detail in the kits. I would not recommend following these baby casting techniques if you have not read the full instructions first.
Casting Bag
Mix the alginate 150grms to 300mls of cold tap water. Spoon mixture into the bag and then secure the bag around the base of the ankle (lower the foot into the bag as far as possible without touching the bottom). Use the bag to manipulate material around foot until set. You can see the material through the see-through bag so you can tell if there are any holes and can quickly try and get rid of them by manipulating the materials. When set it will simply slip off the foot. The material in this technique will be like a paste so you can just move it around with your fingers through the bag to ensure you cover everything.
Casting Bag
Mix the alginate 150grms to 500mls of cold tap water until it is a smooth consistency (don’t worry about lumps too much – it is more important to move to the next stage). Spoon mixture into the bag , you wont be able to fit it all in to the bag so just spoon in as much as you can leaving about a 5cm deep gap at the top of the bag. Lower the foot into the bag as far as possible without touching the bottom and secure the top of the bag securely around the base of the ankle (if there is someone else that can secure the bag around the ankle then this leaves both of your hands free to take the casting). Use the bag to create a firm ball of material between your cupped hands and then try and keep the foot within the middle of the ball you have created. If a toe peaks to the service move the ball between your hands around with the foot so you can see no skin thought it. It will then just slip off the foot when set. The material in this technique will be in a runny consistency so please ensure the bag is tightly secured around the ankle as it will leak out and make a mess. Doing this gives you more material to work with and takes longer to set. You could use room temperature water with this consistency to make it set a bit quicker and to make it more comfortable for the baby.
Casting Container
Select a container that fits the foot into it with room around the sides, top and bottom but not too big as it will eat up all your material. It should be able to fit in about 600-700 mls of water I would say. Mix alginate 150 grams to 500mls of cold tap water. Pour into container and then lower in the foot. Tap the container to release any air bubbles trapped under the foot. Ensure the foot is covered in alginate within the container without touching the sides. Wait for it to set and then slip the foot out. Doing this gives you more material to work with and takes slightly longer to set. You could use room temperature water with this consistency to make it set a bit quicker and to make it more comfortable for the baby.
Casting Cloth
Mix alginate 150grms to 300mls of cold water and then spread over a JCloth in the middle. Make it so it is at least 1.5-2 cm deep on the cloth. Press babies hand/foot in middle of alginate and then collect JCloth up around foot/hand so the alginate is covering the foot all around. Secure excess cloth around ankle. Squeeze and manipulate the cloth around the foot to ensure the material squidges into all the crevices. Wait for it to set and then slip the foot out.
I am sure there are more baby casting techniques, so if you have any you would like to suggest (or have any tips) please do get in touch!!
Have fun life casting!
Victoria
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PS: to purchase one of our baby casting kits which includes our full detailed instructions please visit our baby casting kit section.
September 18, 2011
We have just added some really cute baby photo albums to our range including this very cute and stylish polka dot personalised baby photo album! We have ones for grandma to collect her favorite photos, Christening albums and more. I know we all use the computer for storing photos but how much nicer is it to have an photo album which you can hand down to your little one in years to come. It is an ultimate keepsake which will bring back so many happy memories!
There are also lots of different styles to choose from including wooden baby photo albums, fabric designs and of course a few different personalised albums to choose from.
Albums may not be the first thing parents think of buying when they have a new arrival (I mean how much stuff is there to buy!) so a baby photo album really does make the perfect baby gift.
September 8, 2011
A precious milestone
Wow my little Nephew is starting School next week and I just can not believe where these 4 years have gone. He has his uniform ready and we made a glittery keepsake box yesterday for him to take his show and tell things in with him. I think thats a lovely icebreaker for a new class to spend some time talking about their summer. What is your little one’s school doing? My sister said the teacher also comes to visit him in his house and take a photo with him and his favorite toy – I think that is such a great idea as it must be daunting for them and atleast they know the teacher before hand. They will then display the photo on a big board for the class to see.
It must be so weird for new parents when their little one starts school – you go from so much one-on-one time and then you have to pack them off to school each day seeing them at evenings and weekends. Don’t forget though that it is never too far away from a school holiday giving you lots of quality time then and by having them at school you will have plenty of time to do things for yourself such as starting your own business, learning a new hobby or craft, start a part time job or catch up with friends. Saying all of this, I have it on good authority that when they get older you will pleased when the new term starts again
With my baby due in January I guess I have quite a wait to be worrying about this but I really do feel for those parents going through this special day now. I spoke to one Mum yesterday and she was really struggling as she felt she was loosing her little sidekick as she didn’t have any family near her. I guess the key is to find something fulfilling and intersting to fill your time with, while keeping up with chores so that when they get home you feel good and are ready to spend some quality time with them rather than feeling strained and struggling to get it all done. I believe that you can flip anything and turn all these things into positives. I bet I wont be saying this in 4-5 years time!!
I guess the main thing is that it is a sign they are growing older but then this surely means the start of an equally amazing period of your lives together. Watching them grow into amazing children.
I think the key is to capture these precious times and make the most of them as they don’t happen every day. This is why I have added a couple of first day at school gifts to the site such as a frame to display their first day at school photo or how about a hand print canvas so you can commemorate the occasion? What ever keepsake you choose it will give you something to look at when you are missing them a little and will be a lovely thing for them to keep when they are older.
Good luck with Monday and keep the tissues handy
xx
September 3, 2011
Hi Victoria
I have just received a parcel containing my fingerprint cufflinks and had to immediately write and tell you that I am OVER THE MOON, they are terrific! Even have a small lump in throat they are so great!
Thank you SO much, that is one fabulous Christmas present sorted!
Angela Knapp
P.S. Picked up a flower pot and vase that my girls painted last week this morning from the shop and so pleased with them too.
Wish you all success in what you are doing!
September 2, 2011
Hello! Just wanted to let you know that we received the tile today and we are so pleased with it! Really wanted to thank you for all the extra work and delivering you had to put in due to the first one getting lost I appreciate it all and love love love the product. cannot recommend you enough and will be using your business again int he future.
regards Ruth
September 2, 2011
Many thanks
I had absolutely no idea about the time scale for this to be made, and was not even sure if you had got the paypal transfer. A little surprised to have it so fast and a lot impressed. My wife is gonna love it! And I’m sure once her friends see it they will want to know where it came from. I will pass your details on.
Thanks again
Iain
September 2, 2011
Just wanted to let you know that we have just returned from the UK after attending our daughters graduation.
I hadn’t actually seen the frame that we had bought for her from your company as I had it sent to my sisters address.
I was so thrilled when I saw it, the quality was lovely and she was very touched by such a thoughtful present.
Thankyou so much for your attention to detail and for helping me add another special moment to her day.
With kind regards
Davina Bagley
September 2, 2011
Wow I am so excited but still in a little state of disbelief. I have just had my 20 week scan and it is official there really is a baby in my tummy… unless the screen shows some sort of pre-recorded video repeat then I think it needs to sink in NOW!! I guess the fact my tummy is growing and I can sort of feel it moving should help. We have been keeping it very quiet up until now and have hardly told anyone outside our family, mainly because I didn’t want to jinx anything. I have been very lucky with very little symptoms, so much so that I just forget until someone asks me how I am or stops me doing something. In fact I am thinking of making up some cravings just to get away with eating some weird and wonderful foods.
So In 20 weeks time I will have my own precious little baby, not just The Keepsake Co to look after. I have been broody for ages and my clock has definitely been ticking away ( I am 32) but it took a little while to get there. Working in the business I do, I have met some of the most beautiful babies over the past few years which has really added to the “ I want one” feeling. I started to think I wouldn’t be able to have children which is why I think I am finding it hard to accept that this is actually happening and I am lucky enough to be having a baby of my own. We found out yesterday that the chances are we are having a little baby boy – it is funny as both my nephew and niece were adamant I was having a boy. Molly because she thought it was easier to get boys as she had two brothers and there was only one of her and my little nephew Cameron just said he knew (he is 4!). I told the Sonographer this and she said she has never had a little one get it wrong in all the years she has been doing the job… spooky!!! Do they connect with the little baby’s spirit do you think?
I am going to be running my business throughout the pregnancy and am hoping it will all slot in to place together when the baby arrives. I know it is not going to be easy but I know I can do it… Some mums have said you get a secret energy force which gets your though.. so here is hoping!! My main thing though is to make sure the business runs smoothly everyday without needing me to work full time hours so I can still join in at play groups, signing workshops and more! I really want to make the most of this experience and the fact I have the flexibility of running my own business. I want The Keepsake Co to glow during this period too but I think having my own precious baby will only increase my creativity and desire to make the best business possible.
I haven’t planned anything, bought anything and more worryingly we cannot think of a boy’s name. We were fairly certain we were having a girl between me and my hubby so had a girl’s name picked out easily and my best friend had given me sackfulls of baby girls clothes.. but now I need to rethink. We just cannot think of a boy’s name which feels right to us both, the baby name books we have bought have some very bizarre options. Any ideas ? I really do need to start planning though as I had a dream before I was even pregnant that I had had a baby and ended up at the maternity ward with no car-seat to get the baby home so we had to walk and carry the baby home – can you imagine!! I live 50 minutes drive from the hospital by the way!!
My next project is to work on creating some lasting keepsakes from my beautiful first scan and second scan photos so keep your eyes peeled! How have you preserved yours?
Bye from a very happy mum –to-be
Victoria
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September 1, 2011
I have been thinking a lot lately about which is my favourite baby keepsake and I have to say it is still our original baby casting kit. I love that you start with some simple powders, mix with a bit of water and then from this you can create a stunning 3D baby hand or foot model which you can keep forever. The way the alginate casting captures all of the detail in all it’s life sized glory truly is still truly amazing to me.
Baby Casting Kit
Some people are a little nervous when attempting their baby casting kit but take it from me is really is not that hard. Yes things can go wrong but you can always call me and I can try and help you over the phone. I also have a video of me using our baby casting kit from mixing the alginate through to unveiling the finished mould. View a full video of the baby casting kit process.
You can choose to leave your baby casting plain or paint it any colour you wish. We have seen photos of green castings through to more traditional bronzed baby castings. While our baby casting kits do not include paint we do supply them for an additional £1.99 in silver, gold or bronze. You can also use any acrylic paint to finish your baby casting. Why not get creative!
When you have finished your baby casting kit you could decide to mount your stunning hand castings in a frame or leave them loose. What ever you decide we really can help you create the perfect keepsake with a full range of frames and mounts. View our full range of Baby Casting Kits
The best thing about making this keepsake is you have no control over what the baby is doing with their hands or feet during the moulding process so when you unpeel your alginate mould from the casting stone you will sure to be delighted. Most babies clench their fists but I have seen some babies come out with fingers like the peace sign or a pointed finger. And the way the toes can remind the parents how their little one’s feet are when they are relaxed from unusual toe poses!
If you have any questions about choosing the right baby casting kit for you then please do not hesitate to conact me on 01749 344699 . Happy casting
Victoria xx
August 30, 2011
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