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Book a group session for mums and babies at Crafty Monkey. Create Christmas keepsakes together in a fun, social setting. Mum & Baby Groups Previous Next Make Keepsake Gifts with Friends In our studio Our studio is a favourite spot for groups of mums and babies and NCT groups to come together and create special memories. So gather your mum and baby friends and book a group print session this Christmas. It’s a wonderful way to capture your little ones' early years while enjoying some creative time with other mums. Booking is essential to secure your session. At your baby/toddler group or nursery Did you know we can visit your group or nursery and do hand and footprints on pottery. We just arranage a date, provide you with marketing materials so people can order ahead and we bring the pieces ordered on the day arrranged to take the prints and bring them back to the studio to decorate and put through the kiln. Visit our pre-order baby print page to see the selection of items people can make at your group and email us if you would like us to visit. Baby Group Info Make a Booking

See our personalised Mother’s Day gift ideas at Crafty Monkey. Get the kids to paint personalised pottery or we can, make footprint and handprint keepsakes, and more. Unique Gift Ideas for Mum or Grandma Make a Gift as Unique as Mum! Personalised Gifts for Mum or Nanny Because Mum Deserves More Than Just Flowers Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, a first Mother’s Day, or simply want to show Grandma how much she’s loved, Crafty Monkey is the home of heartfelt, handmade gifting. Since 2010, our St Neots pottery studio has been a go-to destination for families looking to move beyond the high street and create something truly personal or gift mum a creative experience. Baby Print Keepsakes For Mums & Nanny's Capture those fleeting moments with our Handprint and Footprint service. These make the ultimate "first" gifts for new Mums and loved gifts for Grandparents. We Help You: Our experienced team captures the prints on your ceramics. Professional Finish : We can do the decorating and lettering for you. Beyond Pottery: Explore our range of Clay Impressions, 3D Plaster Castings for a keepsake that lasts a lifetime. Baby Keepsakes Hand-Painted Pottery From the Kids & Big Kids! Nothing says "I love you" like a handmade gift. From toddlers' first scribbles to intricate designs by "big kids" (and adults!), we have 100's of pottery pieces ready to be transformed. For Mum : Personalised Mugs, perfect for her morning cuppa or trinket dishes are studio favorites Don't forget Nanny : Our "Grandma’s Garden" plates, Teapots & Vases are always winners. From the Kids: Let the little ones create a hand-painted bowl or photo frame. Gift an Experience Treat Mum to a Pottery Experience Give Mum the gift of "me-time" for a relaxing afternoon out making memories you can share together. Beginner Pottery Classes: Is Mum a fan of The Great Pottery Throw Down? Treat her to a hands-on clay class where she can learn to sculpt and create from scratch. Sip & Paint Nights: Book a table for a relaxing evening of pottery painting and a glass of prosecco - the ultimate "mums' night out." Gift Making Ideas for Mum Scroll through what customers have made for mum & Grandma Calling All Dads! We are on hand to work with your little one/s to create a lovely piece for mum's birthday, Mothers Day, Valentine's or just because. All you need to do is book a session, turn up with your little one/s and we can help you do the rest! Don't leave it right until the last minute though! We need enough time to glaze and fire your special creations. Say it with a Gift Voucher! Give mum the gift of creativity and relaxation with one of our gift cards or voouchers. This special treat allows her to use it for a pottery painting experience or a pottery class.. Order now and make her day extra special! Visit Our St Neots Pottery Studio We provide a relaxed and inclusive environment for all ages and serve customers from St. Neots, Huntingdon, St. Ives, Sandy, Bedford, Cambridge, and all surrounding areas. Pro Tip : If you are painting a gift for a specific occasion (like Mother's Day or a birthday), please allow 14 days for your items to be fired and glazed in our kiln! Book a Session Buy a Gift Voucher Make Mother’s Day Special with Handmade Pottery Gifts Creative Personalised Mother's Day Gift Ideas Personalised Pottery Gifts now Available! Mother's Day Gift Idea Inspiration Mother’s Day is about celebrating the woman who does it all. Since 2010, Crafty Monkey has been helping families in St Neots create one-of-a-kind, heartfelt gifts that Mums and Grandmas actually treasure. Whether you want to paint a masterpiece for her, capture a moment in time with baby keepsakes, or gift her a relaxing creative escape, we have something special waiting in our studio. Scroll through to get ideas and inspiration or have a read of our blog posts for more information. Book a Session

Discover personalised new baby gifts at Crafty Monkey pottery studio or get a gift voucher for the new parents so they can make a keepsake with their baby's handprints and footprints. See the options. New Baby Gift Ideas Bespoke personalised keepsake presents for new parents Baby Gifts for New Parents Looking for unique handmade baby gifts to mark the joyous arrival of a newborn? Celebrate the special occasion with Crafty Monkey’s range of new baby personalised , commissioned commemorative pottery or purchase a gift voucher for the new parents to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake with baby's hand and footprints that parents will treasure forever. Scroll down to see what we offer. Customised Pottery Newborn Gifts We Can Hand Paint You a Gift! Let our in-house artists handcraft a customised bespoke ceramic gift for new parents to mark the joyous occasion of a new baby. Large Range : Choose from our wide variety of ceramic pieces in our online shop , from plates and mugs to decorative plaques and money banks. Customisation: We can personalise our ceramics with the newborn's name, birth date, birth weight, a special message or whatever you would like. See how to order a hand-painted bespoke piece on our Personalised Gift Page Personalised Shop Personalised Baby Hand & Foot Keepsakes Hand & Footprint Keepsakes Customised pottery gifts for newborns allow baby hands and footprints to be immortilised on pottery. We have a large range of ceramic items that adorned with baby's prints make precious and lasting mementos of the fleeting early weeks and months. Make for yourself or to gift to family members. 3D Hand & Foot Baby Castings Create a stunning 3D cast of baby’s hands or feet, capturing every little crease and detail. Our 3D castings are available in a variety of finishes and styles, offering a unique and personalised keepsake. They're a reminder of how tiny baby's hand and feet were. Clay Impressions & Plaster Outprints A perfect way to preserve the delicate features of a newborn is with imprints and outprints . New parents can choose from a range of finishes to create a baby memory keepsake that showcases the intricate details of their baby’s hands and feet. These pieces also make great gifts for grandparents.. Gift Baby Keepsakes with a Crafty Monkey Gift Card Let new parents choose their own special unique handmade baby keepsakes by gifting a Crafty Monkey Gift Voucher or Gift Card . Our gift vouchers and e-gift cards are extremely popular to gift new parents on the arrival of a new baby. They're also a popular collective baby shower present and are very appreciated by new mums! We're not surprised as personalised baby keepsake gifts make an ideal and thoughtful present for new parents! Who wouldn't want the lasting memory of how tiny and cute their baby's hand and feet once were.

Our popular baby print clay impressions (imprints) and plaster 2D outprints are the perfect way to capture hand, foot and paw prints to make timeless keepsakes! Baby Hand & Foot Imprints & Outprints Capture the Moment: Our baby hand and foot impressions & Outprints offer a unique and lasting way to preserve the tiny hands and feet of your baby Personalised Impressions & Outprints They say the days are long, but the years are short and nowhere is that more true than during those first few months with a new baby. At Crafty Monkey, we understand the importance of the precious early moments of your baby’s life.and help you "freeze time" by capturing every tiny crease, wrinkle, and curve of those precious hands and feet. Our baby keepsakes provide a tangible memory of your baby’s early days, perfect for displaying in your home. Whether you prefer indented clay impressions or raised plaster outprints, it's the perfect way to create a timeless personalised keepsake - a piece of art that you’ll treasure long after they’ve outgrown their first pair of shoes. A Safe, Gentle & Stress-Free Process We use quality non-toxic clay and materials, safe for your baby's delicate skin. We're experienced in capturing the intricate details of baby’s hands and feet. We show attention to detail when personalising and decorating. Clay Imprints Indented & Framed Clay imprints involve creating impression of your baby’s hands and feet, in clay. We gently press your baby’s hand or foot into soft, high-quality clay to create a recessed (indented) impression, capturing the detail. Once fired in our kiln, the ceramic becomes a permanent, rock-hard keepsake. Colour Choice: : Choose from 24 glaze colours and opt to have a sponged border Unframed Option While most people opt for framed, we also offer unframed imprints, adding your baby’s name, age, or date of birth to the piece. You can either attach a hanger to the back or we can add hanging holes for you to put ribbon through to hang. Plaster Outprints Raised & Framed If you want to see every tiny detail in 3D, our outprints are a great option. We take an initial impression in clay, which we then use as a mould to create a raised plaster cast. The resulting piece showcases a lifelike, raised outprint.capturing all the tiny detail and lines of your baby's hand and foot. Colour Choice : Choose from a white or black background with a wide variety of colour for the hand and foot including classic metallic tones like silver, gold, or bronze. . Making Imprints & Outprints We know that visiting a studio with a newborn or a wiggly toddler can feel daunting. Our team are experienced in working with babies of all ages (from just a few days old!), although we recommend waiting until your baby is at least 4 weeks old. 1. Book Appointment Schedule a convenient time for your session by booking online. Please note we only tend to offer these mid-week during term time when the studio is calmer and we have time after your session to start the making process. 3. Personalise After making the impressions into clay, we'll show you the colour options you can choose from and take your baby's details for the engraved plaque or decoration. 5. Collection Once your personalised keepsake is ready, we will email you to arrange collection. 2. Safe & Gentle Getting the hand and foot impressions in clay is quick and safe for baby. Our friendly, experienced staff endeavour to make your baby feel comfortable and secure to ensure a stress-free experience for both you and your baby. 4. Leave With Us Imprints and outprints take a longer time to process than painted pottery due to the long dry times needed and clay impressions require two kiln firings. Allow 4-5 weeks. Find information on how to prepare for your imprint or outprint appointment. Book a Session Dogs Pawprints Don't forget your four-legged members of the family! We are pet friendly and can do well behaved dogs paw prints too! Gift a Keepsake Buy a gift voucher or instant e-gift card that can be redeemed for baby hand and foot imprints and outprints.Makes great collective gift. Framing Options Our frames are deep-box frames that keep your imprints or outprints safe. Frame Choice : Choose from White, black or wood effects Engraved Plaque: We attach a plaqque to the frame engraved with your baby's name and age or date of birth. Why Crafty Monkey for Imprints & Outprints... Reputable & Eco-Friendly Since 2010, Crafty Monkey Pottery Studio in St Neots has been a trusted place to make baby keepsakes. With a high‑street presence, we're open seven days a week and have good customer reviews . We're a local business that cares about our planet, choosing eco‑friendly materials and sustainable practices wherever possible. Baby Casts Also See Our 3D Baby Hand & Foot Castings Baby Imprints & Outprint Gallery Ready to create a keepsake of your baby’s hand and feet? Book Your Session Today! Book a Session Frequently Asked Questions What are baby hand and footprint imprints and outprints? Imprints are recessed impressions of your baby’s hands and feet in clay while outprints are raised capturing the tiny detail of your baby’s hands and feet.👣 What materials are used for the imprints and outprints? We use high-quality, non-toxic clay to make imprints, we use this as a mould to make the outprints. Clay in natural and ensures the safety of your baby’s delicate skin. Is there an age limit? We can capture clay impressions or 2D plaster outprints of hand or foot prints at any age but it will depend on the size of the hands and feet as to the number of prints that will fit on a piece. How do I book an appointment for a baby imprint or outprint session? You book a session online through our website. How long does the session take? Getting the imprints is a quick process and just takes a few minutes however allow about 15-20 minutes for us to get the personalisation details. What should I bring to the session? Just bring your baby! We provide all the necessary materials and equipment for the session. How are imprints and outprints made? Our experienced staff will guide you through the process. For imprints and outprints, your baby’s hand or foot is gently pressed into soft clay. For outprints, we use the imprint as a mould to create the outprint after you have left. For more details, visit our Imprints & Outprints page on our website. Can I personalise the imprint or outprint? Yes, you can choose if you want hands for feet or both. We also add your baby’s name, birthdate, or age to a plaque. There's also the option for further personalisation of the imprint. Can I choose the colour and design of the imprint or outprint? Absolutely! We offer a range of colours and design options to match your personal style and home decor. How long does it take to receive the finished imprint or outprint? Please allow a four to five weeks for the creation process, as each piece is carefully crafted by hand. We will contact you as soon as your personalised keepsake is ready for collection. How will I be notified when my keepsake is ready? We will contact you via phone or email once your imprint or outprint is ready for collection. Are the materials safe for my baby? Yes, we use only the safest, non-toxic materials to ensure a gentle and safe experience for your baby. What if my baby is fussy during the session? Our staff are experienced in working with babies and will do their best to make the session as smooth and comfortable as possible. The process of getting the impressions is very quick but if necessary, we can take breaks to ensure your baby remains calm and happy. Do you offer gift vouchers for baby imprints and outprints? Yes, gift vouchers and e-gift cards are available to buy online or in our studio and make a wonderful gift for new parents. Can I book a session for twins or siblings? Yes, we can accommodate sessions for twins or siblings. Please let us know on booking so we can prepare accordingly. What other baby keepsake services do you offer? In addition to hand and footprint imprints and outprints, we offer a range of other keepsake services, including baby hand foot and bumprints personalised pottery - our baby’s first Christmas ornaments and baubles are very popular. We also offer 3D baby casts.

Have a relaxing and fun pottery painting baby shower in our party area at Crafty Monkey, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire. Baby Showers at Crafty Monkey Unique and Creative Baby Shower Experience Baby Shower: About Creative Baby Shower Parties Celebrate the upcoming arrival of your new baby at Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting Studio in St. Neots with a creative twist! Have a fun and relaxing pottery painting baby shower either at our studio during our opening hours or if you want a more lively and exclusive affair, you can book our studio out of hours. Or if you're planning on having your party at home or another venue, we also have the option of our paint pottery at home kits . Painting ceramics makes a great activity for a baby shower. It's a relaxing and fun activity all will enjoy! Pottery Painting Baby Shower Party Choose from a wide selection of pottery items . Our friendly and experienced staff will give you full instructions and are on hand to help you and your guests create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. Personalise your creations with a variety of colours, designs, and special messages. No artistic experience or talent is necessary – we make it easy and enjoyable for everyone. If more than 12 people, you book an out-of-hours party (extra fee applies) Simple Pricing £4.50 studio fee per person plus the cost of the pottery item chosen. See our online shop to see our range and prices. Pottery Painting Take Out Kits If you would like to hold a Pottery Painting Party for your baby shower at another location, you can with our paint at home kits. Out of Hours Party Bookings Interested in holding your baby shower after our opening hours? Fill in our form Pottery Painting Info Parties Info Why Crafty Monkey for Your Baby Shower? Perfect for All Ages Pottery painting is a fun activity for guests of all ages, making it a great choice for baby showers that include family members and friends from different generations. Fun & Relaxing Atmosphere Our studio offers a warm and inviting environment where you can relax and socialise while getting creative with pottery painting. Memorable Keepsakes Each guest will have (after glazing and firing) a unique piece of pottery they painted as a reminder of this special event.The mum-to-be can create a custom piece for her baby’s nursery. Dedicated Party Area For small baby showers of 12 or less people you can book your baby shower in our Party Area. For bigger group sizes enquire about our out of our opening hours private hire. Book a Pottery Painting Baby Shower Make your baby shower an artistic celebration filled with laughter, creativity, and unique keepsakes. We look forward to welcoming you at Crafty Monkey! Book a Baby Shower Baby Shower Gift Ideas A Collective Gift for Mum-to-Be Looking for a meaningful gift from the whole group? A Crafty Monkey gift voucher makes a perfect present for baby showers! Mums-to-be can use it to create lasting keepsakes with their little baby once born– from baby handprints on pottery and even 3D casts . It’s more than a gift — it’s a memory in the making! Hop onto our New Baby Gift Page for inspiration for a great collective baby shower gift! Gift Vouchers

Capture your dogs pawprints on pottery making the perfect keepsakes and memorable gifts for any pet lover. Or paint a personalised dog bowl or cat bowl with our paint your own ceramics activity. Pet Gifts: Text Pawprint Keepsakes & Gifts 🐾 Special Gifts for Animal Lovers Celebrate your furry friend with a personalised gift — from pawprint pottery to 3D paw castings Book a Session Pet Gifts: Pro Gallery Pawprint Keepsakes At Crafty Monkey, we know pets are part of the family — and what better way to celebrate your dog by making a personalised keepsake from their paw prints. These make great gifts for pet lovers and member of the family. Whether you're honouring a faithful furry companion or looking for a thoughtful gift for a pet lover, we’ve got plenty of paw-some ideas below! ❤️ We Love Pets Too We’re not just crafters — we’re pet people. You’ll often see us fussing over the dogs who visit, and yes, we’re always up for a good belly rub (for the dogs, of course!). Whether you’re painting a tribute of your pet, capturing a pawprint in clay, or commissioning a silver charm, we treat every pet with the love and care they deserve. See the pet services we offer below. Book a Session Meet Coco, our Crafty Monkey Dog, now retired. Coco's role was meeting customers with love and clearing up any food dropped on the floor! Why Choose Crafty Monkey For Pet Keepsakes We're Experienced Getting Pawprints Remember a cherished pet with a memorial item We treat every pawprint like it’s our own pet. Paw Print Keepsake Services See our services to capture your dogs paw prints or ways to commemorate a pet. All options make lovely keepsake mementos, especially treasured for older pets or those approaching the rainbow bridge. They're also perfect gift ideas for animal lovers! Pawprints on Pottery Book a pet pawprint session and we’ll capture your pet’s paw print on pottery - you can personalise or we can! Choose from baubles, pet bowls plates & more. These special keepsakes make great gifts. More Info Book Pawprint Session Pawprint Outprints If you want something with more texture and depth, we also offer raised plaster outprints of your furbaby's paws. These pieces preserve your pet’s pawprint and can be personalised and framed. More Info Book Outprint Session 3D Pawprint Castings If you want to go all out you can opt for pet paw castings to immortalise your fur baby's paw in three-dimensional form. Choose to have it framed or displayed on a plinth. You can also opt for you holding the paw. More Info Book Casting Session Personalised Pottery Want us to paint you a personalised ceramic piece to commemorate a fur baby? Send an email with photos of your pet and what you want and we'll quote you. They make special gifts for animal lovers. More Info Contact Us Pawprints in Clay We can capture your dogs pawprints by creating a clay impression. The resulting piece showcases a recessed imprint of their paws which we decorate. Choose from 24 colours and framed or unframed. More Info Book Imprint Session Pawprint Jewellery Keep your pet close by having their pawprint turned into a piece of jewellery. From pendants to keyrings to cufflinks, our 99.9% fine silver jewellery is handcrafted. Order online & send a photo of their paw! Silverprint Shop Book Session DIY Paint Your Pet While not strictly pawprints, customers paint pet portraits onto ceramic plates, mugs, pet bowls and even treat jars or pottery animals to resemble their pet. Book to paint a one of a kind tribute to your pet. More Info Book Painting Session 🎁Gift Cards & Vouchers Pawprint keepsakes make ideal animal lover gifts or memorials to remember a cherished pet. They’re heartfelt, handmade, and unique. Gift a voucher for the recipient to choose and personalise! Gift Card Gift Voucher See Our Pet Keepsake Gallery Book a Session

Looking for creative, customer-focused, jobs based in an art environment in St. Neots, Cambridgeshire. Send us a prospective email with your CV outlining your interest and experience. Job Vacancies Do you want to be a Crafty Monkey? We aim to provide the best service to our customers so we look to employ the best people as Crafty Monkey is only ever as good as our employees! We look for excellence and require our staff to be hard-working, reliable, customer-focused and talented people who love working in a creative and arty environment and can work as a team. Teamwork is dream work after all! We can't afford to pay top dollar as we are a small independent studio, however, we want our staff to be motivated by loving what they do rather than money. Our employees gain great job satisfaction and feel valued and enjoy the responsibility they are given. They love the fact the job is so varied so they never get bored of doing the same thing. The problem though is they love it so much that full-time positions do not come up very often. When they do we look for people who are looking to be with us long term as, although not difficult, the job can take a long time to learn. However, our junior weekend and casual staff vacancies tend to come up more often as our staff leave school and move away for University. These are quicker roles to pick up as they are not as involved. If you are desperate to work in a creative environment, where you will get to use your artistic and crafty talents, and get to use your skills in all aspects of the business from marketing to decorating pottery, to serving customers, to stock control, to getting baby bum and hand prints on pottery and designing and running workshops then please do send us your CV with a covering email stating what hours you are looking for; your current salary/hourly rate or what you are looking for; why you would like to work for us and what skills, attributes, experience you could bring to the role. Also, let us know if you have a driving license and access to a car for our outside bookings (not necessarily essential and will depend on the position). If we have any vacancies available or in the pipeline and think you have what it takes we will be in touch or save your details for when a suitable position comes up so it's worth registering your interest now as we don't always advertise our posts if we have suitable CV's on file. JOIN US Studio Assistant Job Description Current Vacancies Unfortunately we don't currently have any available positions but feel free to email us with your CV and a covering latter saying why you think you have what it takes to be a Crafty Monkey and we can keep it on file in case any opportunities arise! Current Vacancies Looking for a fun, varied customer focused role within a creative environment; have artistic talent and excellent communications skills? How do I apply? If you've read the job description and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team, please send your CV and a cover email to register an interest to: info@mycraftymonkey.com Let us know the following: Which position you're interested in What attracts you to the role What you could bring to the role How many hours a week you are looking for Your availability to start Your current salary/hourly rate (if working) If you drive and have use of a car Don't be afraid to show off your creativeness in your application! If we want to take your application further we will be in touch. We may wait a few weeks until we have a good number of applicants before we shortlist and interview or if someone stands out we may choose to proceed sooner.

Crafty Monkey offers fun activities for kids and adults. Choose from paint your own pottery, clay classes and sessions, baby prints and more. See our price list. Crafty Monkey Price List Get an idea of our prices below Price List: List Pottery Painting Cost of the item plus a £4.50 studio fee per painter. Visit our online shop to see price of p ottery items More Info Baby Prints on Pottery The price is the same as pottery painting unless you want to pay us to decorate. Get an idea of our decorating fee for different designs here . More Info Personalised Pottery We charge £20 per hour for our commission pieces plus the cost of the pottery item. Email us for a quote: hello@mycraftymonkey.com More Info Pottery Classes Our hand building with clay pottery classes are individually priced and start at £35. More Info Imprints & Outprints Imprints and outprints are £75 framed or £55 for unframed imprints. Please note we do not do unframed outprints. These take 4-5 weeks. More Info Parties & Groups Kids parties start from £16 a head, includes studio fee (Min 8 attendees) Adult groups & parties are the price of the pottery chosen + £4.50 studio fee Opening fee : If outside opening hours there's a £40 opening fee for two hours More Info Build A Bear Our small bear experience is £16, large bear experience is £21 Bear Outfits : small bears £11, large bears £13 and shoes for large bears are £6. More Info 3D Baby Castings Our framed 3d baby castings start from £150 and take 4-6 weeks. More Info Gift Vouchers & Cards Our gift vouchers and egift cards are sold in denominations starting at £10. More Info Book an Activity

Find useful information for Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting Studio in St Neots such as opening times, FAQs, pottery care tips, reviews, and get design ideas. Crafty Monkey Studio Information 🕒 Opening Hours Find out the times we open for pottery painting, baby prints, parties & more. View Opening Hours ❓ FAQs Answers to questions about sessions, age groups, bookings & more. Read FAQs 📬 Contact Us Got a question or need to reach us? Use our contact form to send a message. Get in Touch 📍 Location Find us in the heart of St Neots. Our contact page includes a map. Find Us 🌟 Customer Reviews Read what our lovely customers say about their Crafty monkey experience. Read Reviews 💌 Mailing List Be the first to hear about events, offerings, and seasonal specials. Sign Up 🧾 Price List A price guide to Crafty Monkey's creative activities and services. View Price List 🏠 Studio Tour Take a peek inside our studio before you visit with photos and a video tour. Explore the Studio 📖 Our Story Read how Crafty Monkey was born—from a spark of creativity to a St. Neots pottery studio! Read Our Story 📰 In the Media See where Crafty Monkey has been featured in the press. View Media Mentions 🏆 Competitions See what competitions, creative challenges and giveaways we've ran. Enter Competitions 💼 Job Vacancies Want to join the Crafty Monkey team—see if we have current openings. View Vacancies 🧼 Pottery Care Info Tips for looking after your pottery once it’s fired and ready to take home. Pottery Care Guide 📜 Terms & Policies Booking policies, cancellations, and studio rules all in one place. View Terms 📸 Instagram Follow us for behind-the-scenes peeks and pottery inspiration. Follow on Instagram 📌 Pinterest Explore creative pottery painting ideas and studio vibes on our boards. Explore Pinterest Back to Home Page Customer Information Planning a visit to Crafty Monkey or just curious about how it all works? You’re in the right place. Here you’ll find all the essential details you you might want to know before (or after!) your creative session—from opening hours and FAQs to pottery care tips and customer reviews. Browse each section to get the answers you need and explore our social feeds for ideas and inspiration. Whether you're a first-time visitor, a returning regular, or browsing from afar, we’ve gathered all the useful bits in one easy-to-navigate place.

Located in St Neots, Crafty Monkey offers framed 3D casts of baby hand and foot castings. Read more about the process and how to book here! 3D Baby Hand & Foot Castings Celebrate the joy of new life with a cherished keepsake that captures this fleeting moment. What are Baby 3D Casts? Baby 3D casts are three-dimensional sculptures of your baby's hands or feet. Casts are created by taking a mould of your baby's delicate limbs and filling it with a special casting material. Once dry we decorate them to your specification. The result is a stunning replica of your baby's tiny hands or feet, capturing every detail and crease. Our Baby Cast Service We specialise in creating 3D baby hand and foot castings that capture intricate details of your baby’s hands and feet. From the tiny fingers and toes to the delicate wrinkles, our 3D casts capture high levels of detail. Each cast is a perfect replica, preserving the memory of your baby’s early months. Celebrate the magic of your baby’s early months with a beautifully crafted 3D cast from Crafty Monkey. Book your session to create a timeless keepsake. You can find further information below. Book your Session Baby Casting Prices See pricing for our most popular options. See our FAQs section below for more detailed pricing . If you would like a different style cast then reach out and we can provide you with a price. Also check out our paw print casts. Baby Hand & Foot Casts £150 Siblings Holding Hands From £150 Mother & Child Holding Hands From £180 Why Choose Crafty Monkey for Baby Casting? Quality Materials We use high quality materials and techniques to ensure every cast captures the intricate details of your hand, feet and even paws. The result is a lifelike and detailed replica that stands the test of time. Reputable Business Crafty Monkey is an established business with a good track record of creating keepsakes since opening in 2010. We have a high street presence. See our reviews from happy customers. Safe Process Your baby or pet's safety and comfort are a priority. Our casting process is quick, gentle, and non-invasive. We use hypoallergenic and safe materials to create the moulds for the casts. Sustainable Business We use eco-friendly materials and processes wherever possible. We strive to minimise our environmental impact and promote sustainable practices in our studio to lessen our impact on our planet. Unique Keepsakes 3D baby casts make perfect gifts for new parents, grandparents, and godparents. They’re also ideal for commemorating special milestones, such as a baby’s first birthday or christening. Choice of Finishes We offer popular metallic colours: Bronze, Copper, Silver and Gold. Or Pearlescent: White, Baby Blue or Baby Pink. Choose between a solid colour or with speciality waxes applied over black. Book your Session 3D Baby Casts FAQ's How to Make Baby Hand and Foot Casts? Creating baby hand and foot casts at Crafty Monkey is a simple and safe process. We handle the entire casting process for you. During your appointment, we gently create the mould of your baby’s hands and feet, ensuring a perfect replica. Step 1: Book a 3D baby cast session at our studio. Step 2: At your session, our skilled team will mix the moulding material and guide you through the process. Step 3: We will gently place your little one's hand or foot into the mould until it sets (usually a few minutes). Once set we carefully remove your baby’s hand or foot from the mould. Step 4: After you have left, we pour the casting material into the mould to create the final cast. Step 5: Once the cast has hardened, we remove it from the mould and leave it to completely dry out. Step 6: Once dry we spend time sanding areas and making little repairs if needed before applying a sealant. Once dry we decorate it as desired. Step 7: The final step is framing or mounting the casts onto a display plinth and fixing the plaque in place. Step 8: Once ready we email you and ask you to book a pick up slot! What Is the Best Material for Baby Hand and Foot Castings? At Crafty Monkey, we use only the safest and highest quality materials: Alginate: A natural, hypoallergenic product derived from seaweed, ideal for creating detailed moulds. Plaster: We use high-quality stone plaster for the final cast to ensure durability and fine detail. How Much Do Baby Hand and Foot Castings Cost? Our pricing is competitive and transparent: Baby: up to 12 months Toddler: 12 to 24 months Pre-schooler: 25 - 48 months Child: 49 months - 12 years Adult: 13 years up All the above come with a plaque. We can also do adults hand with or without baby. Enquire for different options. What is the minimum age to get hand and foot casts? There is no minimum age and we can do from age 0, however, we would recommend waiting a few weeks after baby is born. Is the Casting Process Safe for Newborns? Yes, the casting process is completely safe and comfortable for newborns. We use high-quality, hypoallergenic materials that are safe for your baby’s delicate skin, ensuring a durable and detailed cast. The process requires us to hold your baby's hand/foot in a material called alginate which starts off as a liquid and sets within a couple of minutes to a rubber-like consistency. The set alginate is soft so baby's hand/foot can be gently removed. How Long Does It Take to Make Baby Hand and Foot Casts? The casting process itself takes just a few minutes. The creation and finishing of the casts takes a few weeks, after which your keepsake will be ready for pickup. Creating the mould at your session is a quick and simple process: Creating the Mould: Takes a few minutes (2-5 minutes) for each hand or foot. Curing Time: The mould usually sets quickly, within minutes. Deciding on options: You then choose what finish you would like along with frame or plinth colour and what you would like on the plaque. After your session: Final Cast Preparation: Pouring and hardening the final cast material can take several hours to a day. Drying Time: We like to leave the casts to dry for around 10-14 days for baby casts, longer for larger casts. This insures they are properly dry before they are sealed and later decorated and then mounted on a plinth or in a frame. Total Time: From start to finish, the entire process can take 3 -5 weeks, including drying and finishing time. Can I Personalise My Baby’s Hand and Foot Castings? Absolutely! Personalisation options include: Engravings: Add your little one's name, birthdate, or how old they are. Finishes: Choose from different finishes such as bronze, silver, gold, baby pink, baby blue or pearl. Solid Colour or over black: We can either paint a solid colour or a black base coat and use coloured waxes on top of the black which emphasise all the tiny detail. Mounting: You can choose to display the casts on customized display plinths or in decorative deep box frames. There is a choice of colours. What Finishes Are Available for Baby Hand and Foot Casts? We offer several finishing options to suit your style. The below are the popular colours and finishes: Bronze Finish: Adds a timeless, elegant touch Copper Finish: Ancient copper associated with Venus Silver Finish: Sleek and modern Gold or Antique Finish: Luxurious and eye-catching Pearl Finish: The classic look of pure white plaster Baby Blue Pearlescent Finish: Traditional baby blue Baby Pink Pearlescent Finish: Traditional baby pink You can also choose to have: Solid Colour: Custom colors to match your décor or preference Waxes over black: This defines the wrinkles and creases to a greater extent What are some gift ideas involving baby hand and foot casts? Baby hand and foot casts make great keepsakes and gifts for various occasions: - Newborn Gifts: Celebrate the arrival of a new baby. - First Birthday: A memorable keepsake for the first milestone. - Christenings or Baptisms: A special memento for religious ceremonies. - Mother’s Day or Father’s Day: Unique and personal gifts for parents. - Grandparent Gifts: Cherished gifts for grandparents to display and treasure. For more ideas, visit our 3D Casts page on our website. Where Can I Get Baby Hand and Foot Castings Done? Book a casting session at our studio located in St. Neots near Cambridge. Don’t miss the opportunity to capture these precious moments. Book your 3D baby casting session online and our friendly team look forward to help you create a lasting memory of your little one that you’ll cherish for years to come. Book your Session