Q: What is Alginate?
A: Alginate is a moulding material widely used by dentists for mouth and teeth impressions and by special effects companies for taking face and other body part moulds to create prosthetics. Alginate is made from seaweed and is by definition non-allergic as it has to be used safely in patient's mouths of all ages. Alginate is also used in food manufacturing.
Q: What is the best age to have my babies feet cast?
A: Any age you choose, I have experience casting babies that are only a few days old, 3 months old and wriggly toddlers. I can also cast children of any age, in their teens and also adults. It’s never too late to have a special keepsake created.
Q: Is the process messy?
A: Not really, once dry Alginate can be peeled and brushed off surfaces and swept up. I bring plastic with me to cover the floor and your lap and contain the drips to a minimum. Your babies foot will come away from the mould pretty clean and any drips onto clothes will come out in the wash.
Q: How is my babies foot or hand removed from the mould?
A: The Alginate is still very soft once hardened similar to the consistency of a jelly that is set. So with a little wiggle your babies foot is easily freed.
Q: How do I pay?
A: I currently accept cash, bank transfer and most credit and debit cards. Gift vouchers can be purchased online or in my studio with a Credit or Debit card and also used to pay for services from me. From January 2023 I will be asking for a small deposit of £50 to secure a booking, then the balance can be paid at the casting appointment. I am happy to offer this payment split further if needed. With 50% due at the appointment and the balance due on collection usually around 8-10 weeks later.
Q. Can I have duplicates made?
Q. Do you offer payment plans?
A: Yes but these would need to be ordered at your appointment or at the latest a few weeks after your initial appointment. This is because I need to make additional moulds from silicone to create any additional sets you require.
A: I do offer payment plans, a deposit of £50 is due to secure a booking, then I can take 50% of the total due at the casting appointment. The balance would then be due on completion usually around 8 weeks later. So essentially you could split a £150 charge into 3 payments of £50.