Make plaster cast yourself? In this way you are guaranteed to achieve the best result.

Plaster cast: Baby bump cast made at home

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful times in life for many women. Do you like to remember how the wonderful life is growing in your belly. The first baby movements can be felt, little hands and feet kick, push and knock from the inside and the baby bump becomes plumper and rounder. Many expectant parents would like to capture this moment at the end of pregnancy, when the baby bump is particularly beautiful. But how? The best way to preserve the round baby bump as a work of art and a lasting reminder of the good times of pregnancy is to take a cast (plaster cast) using a professional cast set.

Baby belly - round, pregnant and beautiful

The period from the end of the eighth month to the beginning/middle of the ninth month of pregnancy is the best time to take a plaster cast of the baby bump. You have decided to have your baby bump cast done in your own home and one of my professionals Impression sets purchased? This is the first step. Of course you need a partner who will take the impression at the end of the pregnancy. That could be dad. But parents, grandparents or a friend are also likely to be willing to help. You cannot make a plaster cast alone. Even outside of pregnancy, a plaster cast is difficult without assistance. Unpack the molding set and take a close look at everything. Study the detailed plaster cast instructions carefully. The best thing to do is to read the instructions out loud to your impression partner. Finally, get all the necessary utensils ready and start preparing for the plaster cast.

Plaster cast during pregnancy: which position?

The position in which you feel most comfortable is for the plaster cast in the Pregnancy most suitable for you personally. For the baby bump impression itself, a standing position is most effective. A sitting position is comfortable, but the baby bump is compressed when sitting. When lying down, the stomach flattens slightly and the breasts slip to the side. A side lying position also enables a nice impression result for the plaster cast. You can find suggestions on what a successful plaster cast can look like in my gallery. Think about which position you can hold for about twenty minutes at the end of your pregnancy without any problems for your circulation. That's how long they need Plaster bandages to set before the plaster cast can be removed. Take your time and approach the planned plaster cast with a lot of calm and composure, so that the baby bump cast will be an unforgettable experience for you and the pregnancy will experience a small highlight towards the end. Thorough massaging with Vaseline is an important and at the same time pleasant preparation.

Baby bump impression at home: It's very easy

You have made a good choice with an impression set. You can mold your baby bump purely or include breasts, shoulders and hands. For each version you will receive the right impression set from me. You will receive all materials in high artist quality. I use high-quality plaster bandages for my professional plaster casts and abdominal masks. With these plaster bandages you too can create a perfect plaster cast of your baby bump. They are light, precise and form-accurate and are ideal for realistically reproducing navels and nipples. In addition, the drying time of the plaster bandages is very short, which you will be grateful for at the end of the pregnancy. Because the work steps for a plaster cast of the baby bump are a bit exhausting for expectant mothers.

Help, my plaster cast is out of place or dented!

Don't worry if the impression of the baby bump isn't completely in itself

collapsed (which doesn't happen when used correctly with one of my molding sets), there is still a lot that can be saved. The fine fabric structure of the plaster bandages can always be seen at first, this is normal. The plaster cast must be sanded and sanded after hardening the surface can be smoothed with a surface refinement . Even small dents or holes can be compensated so well. Only then is the plaster mask painted, varnished or otherwise embellished by your baby bump. If, due to your pregnancy, you do not dare to make the plaster cast yourself, then simply make an appointment with me in good time and come to my studio. In a pleasant, family atmosphere, your plaster cast will be made by a professional (namely me) and you will receive a guaranteed perfect baby bump cast. The plaster cast at home was successful, you want to beautify it and design it artistically, but don't know how? Simply send me the plaster cast of your baby bump by post and I and my team will transform your baby bump cast into an unmistakable work of art of lasting value.

Things to know about plaster casts

It is best to have a plaster cast of the baby bump made in the last trimester of pregnancy, up to about three weeks before the expected date of birth. Please make an appointment for your baby bump plaster cast in our Erfurt studio in good time. Because not every couple dares to make a plaster cast themselves during pregnancy. A plaster cast is not that easy and you have to be patient for a successful baby bump cast. A plaster cast of the baby's bump attempted by a layperson can take up to two hours. It is quite exhausting to remain still for so long in the advanced stages of pregnancy. For me, the professional impression of the baby bump itself takes a maximum of 20 to 30 minutes. Including advice, preparation and follow-up, please plan about an hour and a half for the molding of your baby bump in our studio. You can schedule the appointment at the end of your pregnancy and combine it with a visit to Erfurt or the surrounding area. You deserve a short vacation even during pregnancy.

Plaster cast in pregnancy: duration and procedure

Plaster bandages are used for the plaster cast of the baby bump during pregnancy. Beforehand, the baby bump must be thoroughly greased with Vaseline so that the plaster cast can be easily removed later. During pregnancy, oiling is generous anyway. The plaster bandages are stretched tight and placed on the baby's stomach and upper body. On request, a shoulder and/or a hand can also be included. This looks particularly distinctive and beautiful. The soft plaster is smoothed out as much as possible during the impression so that the structure of the material disappears. The plaster cast takes about half an hour to harden before it is removed from the body like a shell. Now the baby bump plaster cast can dry and harden in peace to be processed further. Plaster bandages from the pharmacy are not well suited for a plaster cast for the baby bump. They are too coarse, too heavy and fray easily and often do not contain enough plaster in the fabric.