Plaster is an extra wonderful substance to use when creating baby handprints
On October 21, 2009 in General
A good way to remember how small your baby once was is with a baby handprint kit. Baby handprint kits come in many diverse kinds. Saving baby hand prints is a convention that has gone on for centuries. Baby handprints can be put onto almost anything with some of the more favored being ceramic tiles, clay, and paper. Baby handprint kits are a wonderful shower gift for the mum to be. Ceramic tiles are one great spot to put your baby’s handprints.
To try this you’ll need a four inch or a 6 in. tile, a brush, a ceramic under glaze in a dark color, a container of clear glaze, and a humid sponge. Wipes or paper towels to scrub off baby’s hands should also be kept handy. You should have no problem finding all the mandatory materials at your local craft store. Before beginning the project make sure that both the tile and baby’s hands are clean and dry. Paint baby’s hand using the dark under glaze being bound to keep the fingers separated. When the hand is covered in paint place is on the ceramic tile carefully so you get an impression of the entire hand. You can also add other touches such as designs and your baby’s name and date of birth. Allow the tile to dry totally and them apply a coat of clear glaze.
Plaster is one more magnificent material to use when making baby handprints. The first step will be to put some plaster into a small container. Massage a little oil on baby’s hand and then push it gently in the plaster. To get a complete print you will have to apply delicate pressure to each part of the hand. Baby’s hand will have to be cleaned after you remove it from the plaster. Use a knife or bamboo skewer to etch baby’s name and date of birth in the plaster before it is completely dry. If you are especially inventive you can put other designs in the plaster as well.