Desperately seeking something creative outside of my role as Mum and office worker I came across Precious Memories, a company where I can work at my own pace, expand my skills and aspirations beyond my office role AND learn a craft.

For me the process has started with taking and making 3D Casts; this is NOT like making the plaster of paris statuettes you made when you were little, and for anyone who is tempted to buy a ‘Do It Yourself’ kit, then I urge you to think again. I am still in the very early stages of my training and so far have encountered the joys and frustrations of what I know will eventually become a polished, well made final product. However, at the moment I would say that like me, my product is pretty raw and my casts have been casualties of missing fingers, thumbs and toes, with a fair few unexplained lumps and bumps thrown in for good measure. There’s a lot to think about and squeeze into a small window of time as things set to form the one off mould.

Everything is a bit of a mystery until you unpeel the alginate to reveal your efforts…a point at which I stop breathing just in case I snap anything off, but at the same time I am completely amazed by the tiniest details it captures; from nails and creases, down to perfect little fingerprints.

It’s not an exact science, but with each mould and cast I do, I get that little bit better and that little bit wiser. If only there were more hours in the day to practice!

My next steps are learning how to finish and prep my work for framing…it’s all starting to come together nicely.

This is what I am aiming to create!

 

If you are interested in having your little ones casts done or purchase some fantastic finger print jewellery then please visit the Precious Memories website at http://www.precious-memories.co.uk/

………AND don’t forget to enter the competition below for your chance to win Bramble Bunny!!