Baby Handprint & Footprint Pottery
At Crafty Monkey, St Neots, we believe tiny handprints and footprints are more than just a mark - they're precious memories...
Personalised Pottery Keepsakes
They’re only this small for a moment... make it last forever!
Capture those precious early moments with our beautiful handprint, footprint and even bumprints on pottery at Crafty Monkey, St Neots.
Whether you’re a new parent, grandparent, or just looking for a special gift, our personalised ceramic baby keepaskes are a great way to preserve those tiny toes, or even that adorable little bottom onto pottery.
Our friendly team will get the prints for you onto pottery. We can also decorate and personalise these special baby keepsakes for you or if you want to do the artwork we are happy to assist you with ideas to create your special mementoes and gifts. There is no minimum age or age limit for handprints and footprints and you can even add the whole families prints to pottery including mum and dad!
When booking a session online ensure you leave a good couple of weeks in advance if you want us to decorate your pottery.
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Non-toxic glazes
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Safe for delicate skin
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Expert assistance
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Kiln-fired durability
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Prints for All Ages
Quick Links to Baby Print Info
New Parent Checklist
First Time at the Studio? Here's some handy info:
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Clothing: Dress your little one in something with easy-to-roll sleeves and legs. Our paint is non-toxic and easily washes off clothing, but "comfy-casual" is best!
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Timing: Try to time your visit between naps or right after a feed. A "full and happy" baby makes for the best handprints!
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The "Clench" Factor: If your baby is under 6 months, their hands are naturally "fisty." Don't stress - we can usually get a handprint, but for newborns we recommend footprints.
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Relax: We’ve seen it all - crying, wriggling, and "nappy accidents." We’re a family and breast feeding friendly studio; just bring the baby, and we’ll handle the rest.
Are your pottery handprints & footprints only for babies?
Absolutely not! While capturing those tiny newborn toes is a popular tradition, our prints on pottery sessions are available for all ages. From the delicate feet of a new born to the growing hand of preschoolers and school-aged children, every stage can be preserved on our ceramics.
In fact, many families love creating "Generational Pieces." Depending on the size of the pottery item you choose (such as large platters, plant pots or vases), even adults can add their handprints alongside their baby or children. It’s a beautiful way to document how your family grows together over the years.
Whether it’s a single tile for a nursery or a full family plate, we help you create a timeless keepsake regardless of age.
How Much Do Prints on Pottery Cost?
Price of Pottery Chosen
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£4.50 Studio Fee
(This is per session, not per item)
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There's no extra charge for getting the prints
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You can do the artwork and personalise it yourself
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Or we can decorate for an additional fee
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Our speedy service is £3 if you need your items sooner
Personalisation Service
Customised to your specification
You're welcome to decorate your own pottery but if art is not your thing, leave it to our resident artists who can add the fine details, lettering and required artwork.
How much is it if you decorate?
It depends on the artwork required. Prices start at £3.50 for simple decoration such as dots and a little bit of text. Get an idea of prices of designs we offer from our Baby Print shop.
What Ceramics are Suitable for Baby Prints?
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Mugs: Range of shapes and sizes
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Plates: Round, Heart, Square, Petal, Rectangular
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Coasters: Heart, Circle, Square, Petal Shapes
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Photoframes: Panel Frame, Heart Cutout Frame
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Teapots: Tea for One, Small & Medium
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Hanging Plaques: Oval, Circle, Square, Heart
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Vases & Plant Pots: Range of shapes and sizes
And last but not least:
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Christmas Baubles
(Available all Year)
Our baubles fly off our shelves in the lead up to Christmas. Popular designs for baubles include: handprint and footprint Rudolph the Reindeer, The Grinch, Robins, Penguins, Snowmen, Christmas Trees and more...
Print Sessions at Your Venue
Crafty Monkey provides a mobile service and can bring hand and foot print baby sessions to your baby or toddler group, child's nursery or even local cafe's and other venues local to St Neots. We cover a radius of around 20 miles, depending on the group size.
This service is particularly popular in the lead up to Father's Day and Christmas.
Gift Baby Print Keepsakes
Our hand, foot, and bum print pottery keepsakes make perfect gifts for a variety of occasions. Whether it’s for nanny for Mother’s Day, grandad for Father's Day or simply a beautiful way to mark a milestone.
We offer designs for every occasion or season, such as Bum-pkin plates for Autumn or Rudolph the reindeer handprints or footprints on Christmas baubles, for those looking to add a festive touch!
Mum Groups at Crafty Monkey
Gather your "mum tribe" for a creative session of catching up, and keepsakes! Whether you are part of an NCT group or just a circle of friends with babies,we cater for group print sessions.
Relax and socialise while our friendly staff capture those precious baby handprints and footprints on your chosen pottery. It’s a great way to document your babies growing up together - simply pick a date, choose your items, and we’ll handle the messy part!
Hand & Footprint Keepsakes FAQ's
Click on the commonly asked question to find answers about baby prints at our St Neots Studio
Do you offer group bookings for baby prints on pottery?
Yes, we offer different sessions to accommodate more than one mum and baby.
If you book a our session for 6 or more mums and babies to do prints you will all get free studio fees. This is popular for NCT groups of new mums.
Head over to our booking page to see the different sessions we offer.
Why choose Crafty Monkey?
Crafty Monkey is a reputable, established local small business with a good track record of creating baby keepsakes since 2010. We have a high street presence and are open 7 days a week. See our reviews from satisfied customers.
We're also committed to sustainability and use eco-friendly materials and processes wherever possible.
Why do you limit availability for print sessions at weekends and in holidays?
To ensure we can get the best baby print as possible, these sessions require a little extra time, a calm environment, and a specially trained member of our team. Because our studio is often bustling with painters during weekends and school holidays, we schedule print sessions during quieter mid-week times. This allows us to give you and your baby our full, undivided attention without the rush.
We do however offer a couple of sessions on a weekend as we understand sometimes you would like to add other children's prints too who are at school mid-week. Please be aware these sessions may not be as relaxed as during the week.
Can you do the writing and designs for me?
We certainly can! Many parents get us to decorate and add the "Crafty Monkey Touch." You choose the colors and the character (like a penguin, elephant, or reindeer), and our artists can add the names, dates, and extra details for you for a personalisation fee.
Is there a studio fee for babies?
At Crafty Monkey, we have a standard studio fee of £4.50 per painter plus the cost of the pottery item you choose. This covers the use of underglaze paints, clear glazing and firing.
For baby print sessions, if you have more than one baby or child doing prints we just charge one studio fee for the print session. This includes you decorating the piece.
If combining the print session with a pottery painting session, each painter will be charged a studio fee. Prints are included in the studio fee.
