Having helped a friend to create a cast of her babies feet at the weekend, with one of our baby casting kits, I thought I would write a blog this week to inclue a few very useful tips. So here they are:
1) Read the instructions fully before starting. If you're anything like me you'll have an allergy to instructions (I never seem to "have time" to read instructions). But I guarentee that the whole process will be easier if you know what it involves and what you need beforehand.
2) Be organised. Whilst the baby casting kits can be used by any 'first timer' you need to be organised and have everything you need at your fingertips. Because the moulding alginate sets quite quickly you need to move swiftly. Measure out all the required power and water before you are ready to make a start.
3) Have something ready to distract the baby or toddler when you are ready to create the mould. This really comes down to how old the child is. Children are wriggly and some may not enjoy the process simply because you are putting one of their nice little warm feet into a bag or container full of cold gloopy mixture. If they are old enough you can explain what you are doing ('making your foot'!) but if they are young it may help to have the television on, a treat to chew on, music and singing - anything that makes them feel comfortable and distracted!.
4) Feet are easier to cast than hands. Babies naturally clench their fists which doesn't always look attractive and because the fingers are so small, lots of air bubbles can get trapped, meaning that the cast can end up with holes (although these can be filled once the cast has set).
5) Be Patient. If you are new to this it might require a practice run first as it can take some getting used to. But you will be provide with enough material to create several baby casts so don't worry.
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