SAM Kids Bodycasting Set

Want to make a 3D cast of a baby's or child's hand? With the SAM Kids Bodycasting Set you can easily create a lifelike plaster cast of a hand or foot of your baby or child at home. This complete hand casting kit contains everything you need to make a detailed plaster cast without any experience – safely, quickly and with professional materials.

Whether it's the tiny fingers of a newborn or the growing hand of your child: together you create a tangible memory that lasts a lifetime.

This set is designed specifically for babies and children up to 12 years old. The material quantities are smaller than those of the SAM Bodycasting Set, and the three mixing cups included are suited to smaller hands and feet.

Please note: this set is not suitable for adult hands. Want to make a body cast of an adult? Then take a look at the SAM Bodycasting Set here.

Ideal for:

• Plaster casts of baby hands or feet
• Hand casts of toddlers and children
• Personal keepsakes within the family
• An original DIY gift for parents, grandparents, a new baby or Father's/Mother's Day
• Capturing your child's growth in a lasting way

Why choose the SAM Kids Bodycasting Set?

• For beginners – no experience needed
• Includes a clear manual with step-by-step instructions in NL, DE and EN
• Three mixing cups – so the hand or foot always fits comfortably without touching the rim
• Detailed results – even fine skin lines stay visible
• Quick to work with – a finished cast within 30 minutes
• Skin-friendly – 3D-Gel is a 100% natural product based on alginate (seaweed)
• Includes a baby distractor – a rubber duck to hold their attention at the right moment
• Enough for several attempts – it usually works the first time, but there's no need to panic
• No sticky mess and no complicated clean-up

How does it work?

Six simple steps to a perfect 3D plaster cast:

Step 1: Choose the mixing cup the hand or foot fits into comfortably, and practise the position first with the empty cup.
Step 2: Mix the 3D-Gel with cold water in the chosen cup (mix for no longer than 40 seconds).
Step 3: Dip the hand or foot into the pink mixture, move it gently so air bubbles can escape, then hold completely still.
Step 4: The gel has set once the colour has changed from pink to white – expect to hold still for at least 3 minutes. Then carefully remove the hand.
Step 5: Mix the 3D-Plaster with water and pour it slowly into the mould. Pour within half an hour.
Step 6: Let the plaster set for 30 minutes, remove the mould and touch up small details with a cocktail stick or fine sandpaper.

Tip: Use a kitchen mixer or a drill mixer for a perfectly smooth mix. Don't have one? Simply order it here: add the mixer 60 x 400 to your order!

What's in the set?

✔ 1 x Manual (NL / DE / EN)
✔ 1 x 0.5 kg 3D-Gel (skin-friendly and fast-setting)
✔ 1 x 1 kg 3D-Plaster (highly detailed and durable)
✔ 1 x Mixing cup 550 ml (S)
✔ 1 x Mixing cup 1150 ml (M)
✔ 1 x Mixing cup 2000 ml (L)
✔ 1 x Bucket 5 litres (doubles as the packaging)
✔ 1 x Baby distractor (a rubber duck that takes its job very seriously)

You'll also need: cold tap water, a scale and an electric mixer.

Depending on the cup you use, you can make different casts:

• Baby hand with the 550 ml cup – 100 grams of 3D-Gel per cast
• Baby foot with the 1150 ml cup – 200 grams of 3D-Gel per cast
• Child's hand with the 2000 ml cup – 400 grams of 3D-Gel per cast

So with 500 grams of 3D-Gel and 1 kilo of 3D-Plaster you can make, for example, three baby hands or one child's hand.

Tips for a perfect result!

• Practise with the empty cup first: the child knows what's coming and will stay still more easily.
• Avoid air bubbles: make sure the fingertips touch the palm so air can escape.
• Choose the right position: positions with fingers hanging free trap air and leave missing fingertips later on.
• Cold or lukewarm water: lukewarm feels nicer for a baby, but the gel sets noticeably faster – work quickly in that case.
• Feel free to wait longer before demoulding: the plaster can be demoulded after 30 minutes but only reaches full strength after 8 hours. With small hands, fewer fingers break off if you wait.
• Use the correct mixing ratios (see the guidelines below).

PLEASE NOTE: not every hand position is suitable. Avoid positions where air gets trapped in the mould. See the diagram below for the best hand positions.

SAM Kids Bodycasting Set manual (Dutch)

Guidelines: how much material do you need?

Allergy information

3D-Gel may contain traces of crustaceans. As far as is known, the gel is otherwise harmless to people and the environment and is biodegradable. In case of eye contact, rinse with water. See the safety data sheet for further information.

Order your SAM Kids Bodycasting Set today!

Create a unique, tangible 3D cast of your baby's or child's hand or foot – a keepsake for life. Perfect as a gift for new parents, as a lasting memento, or to capture your child's growth in a personal way.