1. What is 3D Casting ?
This is a 3D replica of hand and feet captured in meticulous detail and preserved for perpetuity. It is a trend that started after Queen Victoria engaged artists in capturing the hands of her kids. Queen Victoria commissioned marble copies of her children's forearms and feet. The carvings were based on a plaster cast made from moulds taken while the child slept. 3D castings are particularly popular for preserving infant’s hands and feet, adult’s hands and feet and bellies of pregnant women.
2. What age is Body Casting suitable for ?
Life casting suits all ages, from newborn to adults of all ages.
3. Is it safe for my sensitive skin ?
Yes the products/materials used are hypo-allergenic and natural. They are all widely tested and are completely safe even for the most sensitive skin. Patch tests are always available.
4. How long does it take ?
For babies each casting takes around 1 minute from start to finish, from age 12 months and up roughly 5 minutes. For the larger casts such as the family linked arms, this takes slightly longer and is roughly a 20 minute process. This is more suitable for children over 3 years.
5. How do I keep my child still ?
The simple answer is you don’t have to and that’s ok! It’s absolutely fine for your little one to wiggle around in the mixture as it’s a funny looking and a different texture! As long as hands or feet are fully submerged into the mould we are good to go!
6. When will my casting be ready ?
It takes approximately 2-3 weeks for your finished piece to be ready for you.
7. How can I display my casting ?
There are various options available. For babies you can have your beautiful bespoke casting displayed in a luxury box frame, which can either be single or with added photo (supplied by yourself), or on a wooden plinth or free standing (most suitable for single hand casts). Frames are suitable for any age. Family castings can either be framed (all ages) or on a wooden plinth. For the linked arms cast, metal hoops are embedded so they can also be hung on your wall. All other casts are free standing or displayed on wooden plinths.
8. What type of clothing do I need to wear ?
Any Clothing is suitable .For baby castings its best not to wear tight socks as these can leave imprints which will show up in the cast.
9. What material do you use for the moulds ? Is it safe for my baby ?
Yes. The moulding gel is made from seaweed, is biodegradable and non-toxic. It is absolutely safe for even a day old baby.
10. What if my child has extremely sensitive or dry skin ?
We do patch testing for allergy as well as reaction to the product.
11. What are the casts made of ? / What is the life of this product ?
The casts are made of re-enforced clay that is further chemically treated to enhance the end products life. These memories/castings can remain forever.
12. How do we take the impression ?
Ideally the process is a two step structure, initially; we take a mould of the hand and feet with an organic material. Once the shape is formed, we use the mould to create a cast which is an exact replica of the baby’s hand/feet.
13. How long does the process take ? / What if the casting is unsuccessful first time ?
The process takes around 15-20 minutes depending upon the co-operation of your baby. We will continue to take casts until we get a cast we are happy with. On rare occasions we may have to take additional cast. This addition will be at no extra cost to you.
14. How do I go about getting a casting done ?
Contact us and we will organise it for you. We have an expert designing team that offers an extensive range of frames, photos and choices. We are happy to come to you wherever you are.
15. Will you travel to my city to get my child’s impressions done ?
‘Lock Your Moments’ has a presence in various cities; however if you are based outside these cities, an airfare charge from Mumbai will be added to the quote.
16. What are the charges ?
The charges vary depending on your choice and combination of the design. Please get in touch for a personalised quote.
17. When do I pay ?
50% is payable at the time of the casting session. The balance is due on collection.
18. Can I have my casts without frame ?
Yes, of course you can! We customize every piece to our customer’s delight.
19. Can I have additional copies of my 3D castings ?
Each cast is produced from an original mould that can only be used once to produce one single cast. So if you want additional casts, we need to know at the time of the casting session, as we will need to take additional moulds then.
20. How long does it take before I can collect my final product?
Usually within 2-3 Weeks. We can also provide expedited delivery for an additional cost. Please discuss this with us while booking the appointment.
21. What if I change my mind and not go ahead with the 3D castings after the mould has been taken ?
We understand that there are times when circumstances change and decisions change as well. However, we have spent time and raw material in getting your order organised. This is a cost that is incurred by our business and it is our business policy to claim it from the deposit that has been paid for the order. So, in such scenario, no refund will be provided from the initial deposit.
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