Babies grow very quickly in the first few months and before you know it, your little darling has become a young adult. With the organic baby print set, you can make a hand and/or footprint of your little darling to create an unforgettable keepsake. Our print material made from certified organic potato starch has been tested by an independent testing institute to ensure your child's safety. The print material meets the requirements of EN 71-3 and EN-71-9 (toy safety standard). The print material is made entirely in Germany. We use renewable and controlled raw materials for the accessories. The prints are ideal as an unforgettable and personal gift for a birth.
Areas of application
Step 1:Make sure you have a smooth and clean work surface. We recommend using baking paper as a base. This prevents the clay from sticking to the surface and protects your furniture from residue. Wash and dry your hands before using the product to avoid soiling the modeling clay.
Step 2:Remove the modelling clay and knead it thoroughly for at least 5 minutes to form a homogenous mass to prevent cracks or breaking of the mass after drying. Be particularly careful that no air bubbles form.
Step 3:Place the mixture in the middle of the cutter and press it into the shape with your hands. Smooth everything out with the included rolling pin to form a sheet about 0.8 cm thick. The mixture should end up being the same height as the cutter. If the included rolling pin is too small for you, you can use your own (e.g. rolling pin).
Tip:To prevent the mixture from sticking to the roller, we recommend dusting the roller with a little flour or starch. To ensure a clean edge of the impression, we recommend carefully removing the cutter from the mixture. Punch the mixture again with the cutter and then place the cutter back around the impression mixture.
Step 4:Wash and dry your baby's hands or feet. Then press your baby's hand/foot into the prepared modeling clay until an imprint is created. If you are not satisfied with the result, you can repeat the process from step 2.
Please note:The impression should not be too deep so that the material does not break after drying, but also not too shallow so that you can see the impression clearly. A depth of around 4 mm is ideal. The punch should be placed around the impression material for the impression so that the shape does not warp.
Step 5:If necessary, do not forget to punch a hole in the top of the modelling clay. Once dry, you can attach the ribbons here for hanging. Note that the hole must not be too close to the edge to prevent the clay from breaking. Keep a minimum distance of 8 mm from the edge. Now carefully remove the punch from the mould.
Tip:For the hole, use a pen of the desired thickness or the enclosed wooden roller for a clean and even result.
Step 6:Allow the impression to air dry for at least 24 hours. Then turn the impression over and allow the other side to dry for at least 24 hours. The impression can now be carefully processed. Please note that the impression needs up to a week for the mass to harden optimally. During this time, the mass hardens completely. The drying time depends on the room temperature and humidity.
and can therefore vary. Place the mass on a piece of kitchen paper to dry. Baking paper prevents the mass from drying out optimally. Do not touch the mass during this time to prevent deformation. Do not use the oven to dry the mass, as the mass may crack. Do not speed up the drying process by heating it, as this may also lead to cracks. Do not leave the mass in the oven for the entire drying process.
lying on one side during the drying process as this can cause the sides of the print to lift, which leads to an unsightly result.
Tip:If the hole for hanging is not cleanly punched out, touch it up with the wooden roller or pen after the first 24 hours of drying time.
Step 7:Attach one of the ribbons to the cured impression and hang it up. Done!
Please note:Do not use the cutting die as a frame!
Further application instructions:The mixture should be used as quickly as possible after opening the tin. Make sure that the leftover modeling clay is stored in an airtight container. If cracks or small breaks occur, you can reuse the modeling clay to repair them. If the mixture has accidentally become too hard, simply knead it vigorously several times with slightly moistened hands. This will restore it to its original suppleness. Note that adding water can extend the drying time.
