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Preserve A Memory Forever w/ Hand, & Footprints

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By sheryld30

.. With An Imprint that Will Last!

Children grow fast.. But who says we can't freeze time in it's tracks?
Children grow fast.. But who says we can't freeze time in it's tracks?

Preserve a memory Forever, with a Hand, or Footprint of your Child!


Supplies Needed:

  • 1 cup- Plaster of Paris (any other brand of plaster will do just fine).
  • 1- Lg. bowl, or plastic bucket.
  • 1/2 cup- Water
  • 1- Decorative/Cookie Tin, or Mold.
  • 1- Wire/ Hanger snipping (measuring about 3 in. in length). *Optional*
  • 1- Pair: Latex, or rubber gloves.
  • Paint, Permanent marker, Colored Markers, & pens.
  • 1- Wooden stirring stick.
  • 1- Old T-shirt, or smock (to keep clean).
  • 1- Mask, or mouth covering (to keep from inhaling any harmful fumes).
  • 1- Pair of Goggles (to protect eyes).


Make sure you have all your supplies together. Put on an old shirt, or smock, and be sure to wear your goggles, & mouth covering/mask. Pour plaster into the bucket. Mix water in slowy- stirring with stick- until thick. Keep adding water- using judgement on added estimated amount of water, & plaster for desired thickness, needed. Pour plaster into a decorative cookie tin, or mold.

Position your child's hand, or foot for print. Put palm of hand, and or the foot- flat into the plaster. Lift out carefully, and wash well. Insert your 3 in. wire/hanger clipping (fold into a half circle), into the back of your print, if choosing to hang it on the wall. This will take about 20 minutes to dry. Make any many as you wish. A child's hand/foot will only keep getting bigger, so- no age is really too old. My children all vary from ages: 3, 6, 8 & 11 years old. I figure.. better now, than never. They're hands/feet will only stay this small for so long.

Be sure to write your child's name, & date of the back, if desired. Or else, keep a decorative note- with a poem, & detailed info. in a frame, or on the tin- for further decoration. Paint, a marker, or even computer text can be used for this project. You, or your child can choose to paint, or color with colored markers.There is no wrong way to decorate this project. So, have fun.

This can make a wonderful wall hanging, or kept in a decorative tin- to be shared for years to come! :)



Plaster of Paris

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2uesday profile image

2uesday  says:
3 months ago

A lovely idea wish I had done this when I had the chance to.

frogyfish profile image

frogyfish  says:
3 months ago

A great idea and one to make lasting treasures...

Have you ever tried adding a teaspoon (for the amount of stuff in your recipe) of Elmer's White Glue while mixing? It makes the finished plaster a little stronger. It will even work when making 'sidewalk chalk' too.

sheryld30 profile image

sheryld30  says:
3 months ago

2uesday: Thank you. :) It is a wonderful.. Wish, I had done it when they were smaller as well.

sheryld30 profile image

sheryld30  says:
3 months ago

Thank you, Frogyfish. I'll have to give that a try. :)

john archer profile image

john archer  says:
3 months ago

Great idea ! I have a keyring with little finger prints of my three boys on a silver disc ! The Uk company is www.precious-imp-prints.co.uk/ I think they have diy kits too.

jesuslovr27  says:
5 weeks ago

ooh saw this stuff at a craft store...love the idea

sheryld30 profile image

sheryld30  says:
5 weeks ago

Thanks :)

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