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Memorial Casting
Dearly Beloved,
forever your hand to hold
Memorial hand casting is a meaningful way to create a lasting 3D representations of hands, commemorating special bonds or honouring a loved ones memory.
Memorial Hand Casting
A lasting tribute.
This process captures every intricate detail of the hands - each crease, contour and texture - creating a life-like three-dimensional sculpture. Memorial casting is a deeply personal and artistic way to capture the final moments of a loved one. These heartfelt keepsakes serve as tangible reminders of love and connection to be cherished as personal mementos.
Memorial casting offers immense comfort to families navigating the many stages of grief. That's why we provide memorial and end of life castings, helping to bring peace during those difficult times. Over the years we’ve had the honour of creating memorial castings for families to help during bereavement.
Life can be unpredictable, and it can change in an instant. This is why we prioritise our memorial services to ensure moulds are taken in a timely and sensitive manner. We work closely with funeral directors, hospitals and hospices to handle your loved ones with the utmost care and compassion. We feel incredibly blessed to provide families with a sentimental sculpture that holds the memory of their loved one, a tangible piece that can be treasured for generations.
The Process
The process begins with the careful preparation of high-quality alginate moulding material, for its ability to capture every intricate detail.
Each hand is gently and precisely positioned ensuring details are perfectly preserved. As the alginate sets, it solidifies into a detailed impression of the hands. Once fully cured, a durable replica is created using stone plaster, resulting in a sculpture that mirrors the shape, texture and unique characteristics of the hands.
Each memorial cast can be added to a display plinth with an engraving to add personalisation.
MEMORIAL HAND CASTING
Choose between hand or two hands
Freestanding sculpture with or without a base
£350
for One hand (£400 with base)
£550
for Two hands (price includes the base)
FAQs
CASTING
A special way to create a lasting tribute that the family can cherish during bereavement.
Preserve your loved ones hands to forever hold after they have passed away.
We create hand castings.
Family members' hands can be added to your loved one's hands.
We use Alginate, a safe, skin-friendly material derived from seaweed. It’s non-toxic, biodegradable, and gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin, including babies and pets.
No, it is completely non-invasive and painless. We use safe and quick-setting alginate which is gentle on skin.
The process usually takes up to 60-90 minutes depending on how many casts are taken. The alginate sets once mixed within 90 seconds and the mould is afterwards taken with us to be filled with plaster.
Yes, rings can be worn and captured with your castings, be it engagement, wedding, family inheritance jewellery and/or costume jewels. (1 complimentary ring per adult hand, additional charges apply for extra rings worn during casts).
Overlay casting technique using alginate involves applying the material directly to the body part instead of the material being held in a container. This method allows greater precision and flexibility in positioning. We use this method for our Belly Bowls, Body and Memorial casts.
To keep your plaster sculptures in excellent condition follow these tips:
1. Keep away from moisture. Display in a dry area away from humidity.
2. Handle with care. Handle gently and avoid placing it in ‘high-traffic’ areas.
3. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth or feather duster to clean. Avoid water and cleaning sprays.
4. Avoid direct sunlight.
5.Repair minor damage promptly. Do not hesitate to be in touch for professional assistance to restore any sculptures.
BOOKING
We are based in Ealing, West London, however, if for any reason you cannot get to us we will be more than happy to cast you in the comforts of your own home! (Depending on location - for mobile bookings extra charges apply).
You can book your session by contacting us through our website, email, or Instagram. Let us know what type of casting you’re interested in, and we’ll arrange the rest.
Memorial casts can be taken as soon as possible after the passing of a loved one. However, we understand any delays and we can help liaise with the chapel of rest to help accommodate our visit.
Up to 12 weeks after the moulds are taken.
MATERIALS
Alginate is 99% of naturally derived ingredients including seaweed this is more commonly used by the dentist industry to make teeth impressions however it is allergy-free eco-friendly biodegradable and non-toxic
Stone Plaster is a non-toxic, high-strength powder that hardens on drying. It is a casting compound which has exceptional surface hardness.
We assure you that we use the best quality stone plasters to fill your sculptures and ensure their longevity so they can be treasured forever.
Plaster bandage is a special woven cloth impregnated in top-quality plaster. The bandage can be simply soaked in water to shape and form itself to suit the body part. plaster bandage is also a fast-setting material. Womb bowls are created with a Plaster bandage and it is always used to support larger casting styles such as HD bumps, face, memorial and overlay casts)