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
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finishing & painting pricing)
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 |