A great way to recollect how small your baby once was is with a baby handprint kit. Baby handprint kits come in numerous different types. Saving baby hand prints is a practice that has gone on for years. Baby handprints can be set onto just about anything with some of the more well-liked being ceramic tiles, clay, and paper. Baby handprint kits are a wonderful shower gift for the mother to be. Ceramic tiles are one good spot to put your baby’s handprints.
To do this you’ll need a four inch or a six in. tile, a brush, a ceramic under glaze in a dark color, a container of clear glaze, and a damp sponge. Wipes or paper towels to wash off baby’s hands should also be kept handy. You should not have any problem finding all the necessary materials at your local craft store. Prior to beginning the project confirm 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 meticulously so that you get an impression of the complete hand. You may add other touches like designs and your baby’s name and date of birth. Permit the tile to dry utterly and them apply a coat of clear glaze.
Plaster is an additional magnificent substance to use when making baby handprints. The first step will be to put some plaster into a small container. Wipe a little oil on baby’s hand and then press 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. Employ 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 particularly creative you can put other designs in the plaster as well.