First Shoe Casts
We have all kept our child's first pair of shoes, a reminder of their first steps taken in the world. But the majority of them are stashed away in a box somewhere and have been forgotten about. Let me create you a unique and beautiful piece of artwork from those precious shoes. A piece that will be beautiful enough to have on display and admire rather than stashed away in the attic.
Have those old shoes cold cast in Bronze, Copper, Silver (Aluminium) or Gold (Brass), I can create a keepsake you will treasure forever and that will always remind you of those precious first steps.
“The lovely Jen at Mads & Moodle just sent me through our sons’ first shoes cast in silver. They’re even more beautiful than I’d imaged they’d be, we’re SO pleased with them! Jen is a pleasure to deal with and the whole process was so easy - can’t recommend her enough. They will be a perfect reminder of how little their feet once were given they’re now nearly as big as mine!”
The shoes can be cast in Bronze, Copper, Silver (Aluminium) or Gold (Brass) and then either have them mounted on a solid oak base or you can choose to have the shoes freestanding. Engraved plaques or freehand engraving on the sole of the shoe is also an option. Not only are these wonderful keepsakes for parents to treasure they would also make a wonderful gift for grandparents or your child on a commemorative birthday perhaps an 18th or 21st reminding them they are always your treasured little one even though they are all grown up.
How does it work?
Firstly I need to check that the shoes you would like cast are suitable for this service, as this process works for most, but not all shoe designs, specifically something like a sandal would not be able to be cast in this way because of all the gaps. I would ask that you email me a few photos of the shoes so I can check they are suitable before anything is posted to me.
If the shoes are suitable to be cast I will send you out a box to post the shoes back to me in plus a form to fill out with all your details, metal choice and engraving options. I ask for a 50% deposit which is due when you send the shoes to me, your payment which can either be done by bank transfer or a credit or debit card.
Once I receive the shoes the moulding and casting process will begin. In order to keep the shape of the shoe whilst moulding a plaster filler is poured into the shoes. It is for this reason I make sure you are aware that the shoes may be damaged in the moulding process. The shoes are then moulded in a rubber silicone and cold cast in the metal of your choice at the moment I offer Bronze, Copper, Silver (Aluminium) or Gold (Brass). Cold cast metal is a resin mixed with real metal powder which gives the weight and feel or real metals but at a fraction of the cost. Once out of the mould the shoes are buffed, polished and finished before mounting on a solid oak base or leaving them as a freestanding piece. The brass plaque with your personalised engraving is then mounted to the base as the final touch of your unique artwork.
This process can usually be completed within 10-12 weeks. If you need them sooner please let me know and I will endeavour to meet any deadline you may have. Once complete the casts are delivered to you beautifully presented in a gift box and sent out via a tracked special delivery service.
If you are interested in this service please contact Jen at Mads & Moodle on the email address jen@madsandmoodle.co.uk or use the contact us page.
Prices
Pair of Shoes - from £470 | Single Shoe - from £265
