your custom keepsake

Laura will consult with you regarding the design you envision for your belly cast.  She gains an understanding of what you want the finished cast to look like by discussing color, themes, mediums, etc.   Clients often provide Laura with paint and fabric samples from their baby's nursery so she can coordinate the cast with the nursery design.  Click here for thought starers.

Laura spends approximately 10-18 hours finishing and painting each belly cast.  The raw cast typically requires reinforcement with more plaster strips and must be coated with several thin layers of smoothing plaster, sanded after each layer, and be given two final coats of gesso before it is ready to paint.  

Laura strives to deliver your one-of-a-kind artwork to you within 8 weeks from receipt of the raw cast.  This delivery time frame may vary should the design include your baby's birth information - we may need to wait for your little one to arrive before the painting can be completed!

raw belly cast 
​pricing

Casting Session ~ $150
Month 9 Design will come to you and make a cast of your expectant belly.  Price include casting materials, the casting service by Month 9 Design and the raw/unfinished plaster cast of your belly.  Includes travel within a 20 mile radius of M9D's location in Raleigh, NC 27615.  

• Special arrangements can be made for travel beyond 20 miles. Additional miles billed at $1/mile.  (Will consider locations withing a 1.5 hour travel time.).  

You decide if you want to finish, design & paint your raw cast on your own or if you want Month 9 Design to do it for you - See pricing to the right  for these additional services.

​To learn more about what to expect during a belly casting session - click here.

                 Expecting Twins? Triplets?
Multiple belly casts can be made and painted for each baby! Special pricing available.

            Book a "girls day" to remember!
Have a belly casting party for you & your friends who are also expecting and enjoy discounted casting fees!

gift certificates

A belly cast is a great keepsake to give as a gift to an expectant mom!  Gift certificates available for casting sessions, any of Month 9 Design's products, or a dollar amount of your choice. 

finishing & painting pricing

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​The Blank Slate ~ $100
Be your own artist but have Laura trim, reinforce, smooth and prep your cast for painting  or other decoration. (This fee is is in addition to the cost of the casting session.)

The Painted Belly ~ $180
Includes all pre-painting prep of your raw/unfinished cast plus a simple painted design. (Up to 4 hours of painting. This  fee is in addition to the cost of the casting session.)  

The Artful Belly ~ $250
For intricate designs requiring more than 4 hours of finishing, design and painting of your raw/ unfinished cast.  Design consultation included.  Additional charges apply after 18 hours - billed at $20/hour.   (This fee is in addition to the cost of the casting session.)
NOTE: All but one of the casts featured on my website fall into the 'Artful Belly' category.

Special Materials Belly
Would you rather your belly cast be decoupaged or adorned with silk flowers?  The decorating options are numerous.  Month 9 Design will provide you a special price quote based on material costs and design time.(Fee is is in addition to the cost of the casting session.) 

The Flat Belly 
Month 9 Design will provide you a special price quote based on canvas size and design time.  

~For clients outside the NC 'Triangle' area or out of state, additional shipping charges will apply.
~ Payment Terms:  For a Casting Session payment is due on the day your cast is made.  Payment for finishing/painting is due upon delivery of your finished cast. 
~ Pricing effective January 2025