Belly casts are the new keepsake for pregnant women that last and display well; learn how to cast a pregnant belly in this free video series on body molding tips.
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Belly casting is the newest keepsake for pregnant women, using plaster strips to make a cast of their belly or breasts to decorate and display; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Taking a belly cast can be done on pregnant women during many stages of the pregnancy, often being repeated to show growth and development; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Belly casting uses materials common in other plaster crafts; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Setting up an area for belly casting will help speed the process and keep the model comfortable; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Making a belly cast should be a safe and comfortable experience for the pregnant mother; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Positioning the model for a belly cast determines the particular shape of the belly; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Prep the body for a belly cast with Vaseline or lubrication before applying plaster; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Preparing the plaster to make a belly cast is important for a speedy ; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Dipping strips into plaster takes a little skill for making belly casts; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Placing plaster strips on the belly for casting is a careful process; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Let the belly cast dry a bit before removing carefully; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Cleaning up plaster is essential, and the belly casting model may need supplies for cleaning as well; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Breasts can be added to a belly cast, giving a fuller representation of the form; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Some models add hands to a belly cast, capturing them comforting the tummy; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
When body casting hands, the plaster strips should be cut shorter; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Placing plaster strips over the hands on a belly cast takes care; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Removing the belly cast with a hand may take scissors and wiggling; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Letting a belly cast dry is essential to ensure it stays safe through decorating; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Painting a belly cast with brushes can add to the display value of the piece; learn how to decorate a belly cast in this free video.
You can decorate a belly cast with hand prints or foot prints after the baby is born or of siblings; learn how to decorate a belly cast in this free video.
Trimming a belly cast can clean it up and make it easier to display; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
Decoupage, gluing images and colors to decorate, works great on plaster belly casts; learn how to decorate a belly cast in this free video.
Pictures can be decoupaged onto plaster belly casts to decorate the keepsake; learn how to cast a belly in this free video.
A belly cast can be decorated with embellishments such as beads or silk flowers; learn how to decorate a belly cast in this free video.
Repainting the belly cast can help it fit in with different rooms as a decoration; learn how to decorate a belly cast in this free video.
Keepsakes of newborns are common. The hospital blanket, pictures from delivery day, and ink footprints all serve to commemorate the birth of a new addition to the family. Keepsakes of pregnancy, however, are newer. Mothers today can help remember the forty weeks leading up to junior’s arrival with many crafts and events designed to celebrate the period of pregnancy in its own right. Pregnant women become models for new schools of photography and get belly casts. Yes, belly casts. Body molding with plaster strips can immortalize the shape and contours of the pregnant body, including the belly, hands, and breasts.
In this free video series, belly casting experts Amanda Cooper and Sally Dumas show you how to make and decorate a belly cast. You will learn what supplies to need, how to prepare the model and work area, and safety precautions to take. Amanda and Sally show you how to add hands or breasts to the casting and how to safely remove the plaster after the cast sets. Decorating takes a variety of forms, from traditional painting to decoupage and beads or silk flowers. You will even learn how to restore an old belly cast and keep yours new with repainting.
Amanda Cooper & Sally Dumas Belly Casting experts Amanda Cooper and Sally Dumas from "Mommie & Me Molds" offer affordable belly casting for expectant mothers. This unique creation is best done between the 34th and 38th week of pregnancy. Their mold is usually done from under the breasts to the hipline, however, they can also make casts including the breasts and/or hands. This process usually takes around 1/2 hour to complete, after which they sand and prime the casting to prepare it for painting. Instructions and recommendations for painting, decorating, and personalizing the belly cast are provided. Also, tips for varnishing the finished product will be included. Castings are done at a local hospital, however, other arrangements can be made. Belly casting is a great shower activity you can share with family and friends!dkdk
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