The Casting Process

A Mama’s Belly Casting Kit comes with complete directions and uses medical grade plaster bandaging to create the cast.

 

Before you start prepare your materials:

  1. lubrication for your belly
  2. cut bandages
  3. warm water in a bucket
  4. drop cloth
  5. camera!
Casting pregnant belly
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STEP 1 - Lubricate your belly

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STEP 2 - Apply the bandages

After cutting the plaster bandaging into strips, hold them between your hands and dip in warm water. Apply immediately to the belly and smooth.

Lay the plaster strips across the belly overlapping the strips slightly. Jagged edges or any imperfections will be taken care of at Mama’s Belly Inc. Continue applying and smoothing the plaster gauze until entire belly is covered. Enjoy capturing this amazing moment and collaborating in creating an original work of art!

 

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STEP 3 - Let the cast set

Let your belly cast set until it pulls away on its own. Casting process takes less than 30 minutes and should be relaxing and soothing for both you and baby.  Every Mama’s Belly bowl has a unique, one of a kind shape!

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STEP 4 - Send us your cast

To send your cast, simply pack it in newspaper, or packing popcorn, the shape is fragile but ships beautifully because it is so lightweight. Be sure to include your color samples, name, address and phone number when shipping your cast.

All shipping and pricing information is on the order page.

Kits are not sold separately. Full body casts and special requests available at additional charge.

Apply the bandages

Casting Process - Smooth the bandages

Overlap the paster strips

Casting Process - Let the cast set

Let the cast set

Casting Process - Cast should pull away on its own

Cast should pull away on its own