Adult Castings - The Facts

1. Will it hurt?
Not at all. There may be momentary surprise from the temperature of the moulding mixture when it is first applied, as cold water is used to slow down the setting time.

2. Could I have an allergic reaction?
The moulding powder is a complete natural product (made from seaweed) and is hypo-allergenic, non-toxic and 100 biodegradable. It is widely used within the medical profession for taking skin and tooth impressions)

3. How long does a professional studio casting take?
The normal time for an adult casting is between 25 and 45 minutes depending on the body part being cast, and how quickly we can find the right pose.

4. I have a hairy chest. Can I still cast my torso?
Yes. Before the mixture is applied, the skin is rubbed with baby oil or in the case of very hairy areas, vaseline. This allows the mould to be removed easily without pulling at the hair.

5. How long before a studio casting is ready to collect? Once we have taken the mould, it usually takes us a week to cast, dry, prepare and paint the casting. Because the casts are quite fragile, we do not send them in the post so you will need to collect your cast from our studio.

6. When we cast our hands, is it safe to wear our wedding rings? Yes. In fact, hands look better with rings and add to the character of the casting. Your hands and jewellery will come cleanly out of the mould and will not damage the jewellery in any way.

7. I am thinking of casting my pregnant belly but could it hurt my baby? Not at all. The moulding agent does not restrict your belly in any way and your baby is free to move about whilst the cast is being taken.

8. Why would I want a cast of a certain part of my body? Apart from the fun side of having a great memento or truly personal gift for a partner, a family hands cast, for example, makes a great keepsake to be treasured as you grow older.

We have cast people who are overweight and determined to change the way they look so before-and-after castings are a great incentive.

Women thinking of a breast enlargement or reduction have the ideal opportunity to capture their old and new looks.

Men determined to get a rippling muscles or a six-pack are spurred on by before-and-after castings. Especially when the new torso casting takes pride of place in the home.

On a more serious note, women who are to undergo a mastectomy or those having other body changing operations (which, for instance, will leave them scarred) seek comfort in having a cast done before the event. We have also cast both adults and children with terminal illnesses which have been a great comfort to the families left behind.

9. Are the home kits really that easy to use? Yes. As long as you read the easy-to-follow instructions and the 'read this first' guide, not much can go wrong.

10. Can I cast myself or will I need help?You will need help, as you will not be able to move around once the mixture has been spread on your body. If you are buying a kit as a gift for a friend or family, be willing to do the cast for them - it's really good fun.

11. The casting I had in mind is not available on the website. Please phone or email us as we can customise kits to your requirements.