Usually the best time for a belly cast is 2-3 weeks before due date. However, casts can be made at any time during the exciting transformation of an expecting mom's beautiful pregnant form.

Preferably casting is done at the mother's home where she is comfortable, also providing a perfect opportunity for the artist to absorb the surroundings and transfer any ideas to the design of the cast. However, other location arrangements can be made.

Time

• Plan on the casting appointment taking no more than 1 hour

Process

• Petroleum jelly is applied to body area to be casted
• Mother picks a pose that is comfortable
• Warm, wet strips of plaster bandages are applied to the skin
• Plaster shell is removed after hardening
• Clean-up

Materials Used For Casting

• Petroleum jelly or Vaseline
• Bucket of warm water
• Drop cloth
• Towel
• Chair (depends on pose)
• All materials are safe to use on mom's skin
• All materials are non-toxic and safe for the baby
• Plaster materials do not cause heat-reaction

What The Mother Needs

• 6 ft. x 6 ft. area in house
• Undies or sweat bottom
• Access to warm water and shower
• Camera!