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Ever wondered what happens to your baby’s casting after the appointment? From the original mould and green wax stage to foundry work, finishing and engraving, here’s how your keepsake is carefully created.

Wondering how much baby hand and foot casting costs? From framed stone plaster to solid bronze and glass, discover what affects the price and what is included in each option.

One of the questions I'm asked most often is, "When is the best age to have my baby's hands and feet cast?" The lovely answer is that there isn't a single perfect age. Every stage captures something unique, and every family has their own reasons for choosing when to create their keepsake.

One of the first questions many parents ask before booking a casting appointment is, "Is it safe for my baby?" It's a completely understandable concern. Newborn babies are tiny, delicate and precious, and naturally you want to be certain that anything involving them is gentle and safe. The reassuring answer is yes. Professional baby hand and foot casting is completely safe when carried out using the correct materials and techniques.

Wondering whether to cast your baby's hands or feet? Discover the differences, what changes most as your baby grows, and how to choose the perfect keepsake.

Creating a family hand sculpture is about far more than capturing individual hands. It is a process of carefully bringing each piece together so that the final sculpture feels balanced, natural, and emotionally connected. Each commission begins with a series of individual casts, taken gently in the home. These preserve every detail, from the softness of a baby’s hand to the fine lines of an adult’s. But it is what happens next, in the design stage, that truly defines the fina

Your baby’s hand or foot is placed into a soft, skin-safe casting material for around two minutes. Many babies sleep through this part, or are happily feeding or soothed with a dummy.

When a baby arrives, many friends and family want to give something special — a gift that will be remembered long after the newborn stage has passed. While clothes, toys and blankets are lovely, they are quickly outgrown. Some families prefer to give something more lasting — a keepsake that captures a moment in time.

Many families in London choose to capture their baby’s earliest days through hand and foot casting. The process preserves the exact size and detail of a newborn’s hands or feet, transforming them into a lasting sculptural keepsake.

When a baby arrives, families often want to mark the moment with something lasting. Flowers fade, clothes are quickly outgrown, and photographs, while beautiful, remain two-dimensional.

Is It Too Late to Cast My Baby’s Hands or Feet? It’s one of the most common questions parents ask — often with a little hesitation: “Have I missed the moment?”

A baby casting is not just an object — it’s a memory made physical. How and where you display it shapes how often you notice it, how it feels in your home, and how it becomes part of everyday life.

A timeless, sculptural way to honour the earliest days of your baby’s life There is something extraordinary about bronze. It feels warm, weighty, and full of presence — a material that has been used for thousands of years to create sculptures meant to last forever.

Discover how to keep fleeting moments forever whilst also celebrating impermanence and the passage of time through castings made using bronze that is patinated.

A timeless, sculptural way to honour the earliest days of your baby’s life There is something extraordinary about bronze. It feels warm, weighty, and full of presence — a material that has been used for thousands of years to create sculptures meant to last forever.

A baby hand or foot cast is more than a keepsake — it’s a piece of art, a moment preserved, and a quiet reminder of the earliest days of your child’s life. Once your cast is finished, the next question is where it should live in your home.

Two beautiful materials, each with its own story, texture, and emotion Choosing a baby cast is a deeply personal decision — and choosing the material is just as meaningful. Both glass and plaster create beautiful, timeless keepsakes, but each one tells a slightly different story.

“When is the best age to have my baby’s hands or feet cast?” The truth is, there isn’t just one perfect moment — there are several, each with its own beauty. What matters most is choosing a time that feels right for your family and the story you want your casting to tell.

Learn about the process used for casting a baby’s feet or hands to make a bronze replica. Find out how quick casting is, as well as how we make it stress-free.

The RSPCA has long warned against giving pets as Christmas presents, but a polished bronze cat or dog is another matter. Who might it make a great gift for?