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Decorating Homes with Life Casts

If you are an artist at heart looking for something meaningful to add into your own abode, then here is a brilliant decorating idea that you might want to consider. Life casting is the process of creating three-dimensional models of actual body parts, a creative way of capturing short-lived moments such as infanthood and pregnancy. Mounted and framed models of your baby's hands and feet, for example, can enhance the intimate atmosphere in your own household. Also, looking at these masterpieces after how many years will transport you back to noteworthy moments in the past.

If you want to come up with life casts to decorate your home, here are ways to acquire pieces of superb artistic quality.

You can create models of your baby's little hands and feet by taking full advantage of an all-inclusive kit from Impala Impressions, a company specialising in do-it-yourself casting. Purchase the package that you think suits your interests. Follow specified instructions and be aware of safety precautions to enable rewarding results. When working on a body part, your aim would be to copy each detail as identically as possible.

However, if you do not have the luxury of time to do the artworks by yourself, you may commission a team of professionals to do it for you. This way, you will have more chances of ending up with realistic casts ready for decorating.

Make sure to mount and frame each finished product for quality presentation and visibility. When purchasing a kit or a service package, make sure that it includes framing too.


baby hand cast

framed hand and foot baby cast

“The level of detail is amazing. We can’t stop staring at them and they have become a real talking-point with all our friends.” Sally, Kent

The Association of Lifecasters International
Member of the Association of Lifecasters International