everything you wanted to know about pregnant belly casting but were afraid to ask...
WHAT does pregnant belly casting involve?
Answer - a layer of Vaseline is applied to your pregnant belly and/or any other area that is forming part of the cast and then strips of wet medical grade plaster bandage are smoothed on to your skin. For those mums-to-be who would prefer to have their lovely bump slathered in something other than Vaseline, I also offer a non-petroleum option of organic, 100% raw, virgin coconut oil. The bandage is built up into layers to strengthen the finished sculpture. As it dries the plaster hardens and the cast gently starts to come away from the skin. This safe, simple, and painless process takes about 20/30 minutes. It is recommended that you have a shower to remove any excess Vaseline/coconut oil or plaster once you get home but wipes/warm water/towels will be available at the casting session for you to use. Please let me know in advance if you have any allergies or particularly sensitive skin.
WORRIED about getting your boobs out?
Don't be! As an experienced belly cast artist I’ve seen it all before and you're not exposed for that long anyhow as I work quickly to get the plaster bandage on. You can choose to have a bump or boob cast done wearing a smooth/strapless bra no worries (I can just cover it with cling film and cast over top) but results are better without.
Once dry, the cast is strengthened, smoothed and primed. This provides a beautifully smooth, white canvas for your own choice of custom design. The completed casts can be hung, framed, displayed on an easel or just placed on a dresser/shelf and leant against the wall. Rock the Bump 'Baby’s First Home' belly bowls offer mums-to-be a more discreet pregnant belly casting experience (you can remain fully clothed with just your bump exposed for the casting) and the unique opportunity to use your keepsake belly cast in your precious baby’s newborn photography session.
WHERE can I have my bump cast done?
One to One bump casting sessions are available at my home in Bournemouth (Dorset) or in the comfort of your own home (within a 20 mile radius of Bournemouth). Rock the Bump works with women from across the UK and I am happy to offer home visits further afield but additional travel costs apply, please ask for more information. Partners and children are more than welcome to attend your bump casting with you. Complimentary refreshments are always provided, including homemade cake (children and time permitting!). Rock the Bump is also available to attend baby showers/blessingways if you would like to have your bump cast done as part of your celebrations.
HOW do I book?
Bookings should ideally be made at least 4 weeks in advance but I am happy to do castings at short notice subject to my own availability and commitments. Weekend and early evening weekday appointments are available. Please allow up to an hour for your bump casting session. The best time to create a bump cast is from around 37 weeks (earlier in the case of twin pregnancies) and it's only too late once baby's here, so long as you are comfortable I’m happy to do bump castings at any stage in your pregnancy.
If you are planning on having your precious newborn baby photographed in your Rock the Bump belly bowl cast it is advisable to create your cast as late as possible in your pregnancy to ensure the bowl is large enough for baby to comfortably fit in it, bearing in mind that there can be a considerable difference in size if the bump cast is done at 37 weeks, baby isn't born until 42 weeks and could be up to 2 weeks old by the time of the newborn photography session.
If you are booking at least 4 weeks in advance a £50 non-refundable deposit is payable to secure your bump casting session with the final balance payable at the time of your appointment. Payment can be made by debit or credit card online/over the phone or bank transfer. Alternatively you can pay by the balance in cash or by card at the time of the appointment. If you are booking at short notice payment is required in full at the time of your booking.
Cancellations
As courtesy, please ensure you provide at least 48 hours notice of any cancellations.
Repairs & Refunds
Starting with the humble ModRoc plaster bandage cast through to the fully strengthened, smoothed, primed, painted and finished piece, a lot of love, hard work and attention to detail goes in to each and every Rock the Bump pregnant belly casting. I hope you’ll be delighted with your bump cast and make every effort to ensure that this is the case. If you are unhappy with your cast for any reason, please contact me by email or by phone on 07793284109 to let me know you have a problem, so I can do what I can to resolve it. If you have a concern with your bump cast, you must notify Rock the Bump within 48 hours of receiving the cast.
If you damage your cast in the years to come Rock the Bump does offer a repair service. Please contact me for more information.
Rock the Bump - pregnant belly casting is fully insured with public and product liability insurance up to £5,000,000.
Answer - a layer of Vaseline is applied to your pregnant belly and/or any other area that is forming part of the cast and then strips of wet medical grade plaster bandage are smoothed on to your skin. For those mums-to-be who would prefer to have their lovely bump slathered in something other than Vaseline, I also offer a non-petroleum option of organic, 100% raw, virgin coconut oil. The bandage is built up into layers to strengthen the finished sculpture. As it dries the plaster hardens and the cast gently starts to come away from the skin. This safe, simple, and painless process takes about 20/30 minutes. It is recommended that you have a shower to remove any excess Vaseline/coconut oil or plaster once you get home but wipes/warm water/towels will be available at the casting session for you to use. Please let me know in advance if you have any allergies or particularly sensitive skin.
WORRIED about getting your boobs out?
Don't be! As an experienced belly cast artist I’ve seen it all before and you're not exposed for that long anyhow as I work quickly to get the plaster bandage on. You can choose to have a bump or boob cast done wearing a smooth/strapless bra no worries (I can just cover it with cling film and cast over top) but results are better without.
Once dry, the cast is strengthened, smoothed and primed. This provides a beautifully smooth, white canvas for your own choice of custom design. The completed casts can be hung, framed, displayed on an easel or just placed on a dresser/shelf and leant against the wall. Rock the Bump 'Baby’s First Home' belly bowls offer mums-to-be a more discreet pregnant belly casting experience (you can remain fully clothed with just your bump exposed for the casting) and the unique opportunity to use your keepsake belly cast in your precious baby’s newborn photography session.
WHERE can I have my bump cast done?
One to One bump casting sessions are available at my home in Bournemouth (Dorset) or in the comfort of your own home (within a 20 mile radius of Bournemouth). Rock the Bump works with women from across the UK and I am happy to offer home visits further afield but additional travel costs apply, please ask for more information. Partners and children are more than welcome to attend your bump casting with you. Complimentary refreshments are always provided, including homemade cake (children and time permitting!). Rock the Bump is also available to attend baby showers/blessingways if you would like to have your bump cast done as part of your celebrations.
HOW do I book?
Bookings should ideally be made at least 4 weeks in advance but I am happy to do castings at short notice subject to my own availability and commitments. Weekend and early evening weekday appointments are available. Please allow up to an hour for your bump casting session. The best time to create a bump cast is from around 37 weeks (earlier in the case of twin pregnancies) and it's only too late once baby's here, so long as you are comfortable I’m happy to do bump castings at any stage in your pregnancy.
If you are planning on having your precious newborn baby photographed in your Rock the Bump belly bowl cast it is advisable to create your cast as late as possible in your pregnancy to ensure the bowl is large enough for baby to comfortably fit in it, bearing in mind that there can be a considerable difference in size if the bump cast is done at 37 weeks, baby isn't born until 42 weeks and could be up to 2 weeks old by the time of the newborn photography session.
If you are booking at least 4 weeks in advance a £50 non-refundable deposit is payable to secure your bump casting session with the final balance payable at the time of your appointment. Payment can be made by debit or credit card online/over the phone or bank transfer. Alternatively you can pay by the balance in cash or by card at the time of the appointment. If you are booking at short notice payment is required in full at the time of your booking.
Cancellations
As courtesy, please ensure you provide at least 48 hours notice of any cancellations.
Repairs & Refunds
Starting with the humble ModRoc plaster bandage cast through to the fully strengthened, smoothed, primed, painted and finished piece, a lot of love, hard work and attention to detail goes in to each and every Rock the Bump pregnant belly casting. I hope you’ll be delighted with your bump cast and make every effort to ensure that this is the case. If you are unhappy with your cast for any reason, please contact me by email or by phone on 07793284109 to let me know you have a problem, so I can do what I can to resolve it. If you have a concern with your bump cast, you must notify Rock the Bump within 48 hours of receiving the cast.
If you damage your cast in the years to come Rock the Bump does offer a repair service. Please contact me for more information.
Rock the Bump - pregnant belly casting is fully insured with public and product liability insurance up to £5,000,000.