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Hand and Footprints

Baby plaques in clay imprint or plaster cast

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Our studio receives lots of enquiries and bookings for our bespoke baby keepsake plaques. We offer a choice of clay imprints or Plaster of Paris casts.  Each option creates a fleeting moment that will last forever.

Creating a clay impression

Plaster of Paris casts start by taking hand or foot imprints into special Plasticine, and all the little wrinkles and shapes are captured in Plaster of Paris. This facilitates the 'stand out' effect - all indentations become raised and the overall effect is charming!

The plaster casts take about 8 - 12 weeks to accomplish (depending on weather), and we work according to the customer's brief regarding colour scheme and lettering on the plaque.

The whole project is sealed with acrylic lacquer to prevent moisture absorption and protect against deterioration.

Prices start from £25 for a cast and the resulting plaque is 7-8 inches wide. 

What is the difference between clay imprint and plaster cast? 

 

Appearance and size are the most obvious differences.

Clay cast is made by imprinting hand and/or foot into the flat clay surface, resulting in indentations. Hand and foot plaster casts 'stick out' from the flat surface. 

After the clay imprints are taken, the clay is dried and fired, and the resulting bisque (plain white plaque with hand and foot imprint) is personalised and tinted to customer's specifications.

Glaze is then applied and the plaque returns to the kiln for second firing.

This process takes 10-12 weeks and resulting plaques are 9-14 inches wide, depending on customer's needs and clay shrinkage.

Prices vary from £35 for single hand or footprint, up to £85 for a family unit. Larger plaques can be produced, but the price will increase according to size of clay slab needed.

 

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