How To Make A Pregnancy Belly Cast or Belly Mask
Before beginning the belly cast, put on the disposable gloves provided in your Mother Belly Pregnancy Belly Cast Kit. Cut plaster bandages into strips after measuring them against the expectant mom's belly. Cut some small in length for around the breast area, some medium for the upper and lower belly area, and some large to span the widest part of the belly. Have a pan with water handy.
1. Apply Vaseline liberally to the area being cast and any area of the body the plaster bandages may touch (belly, breasts, shoulders, sides, etc.) so the final belly cast will slide easily off mom's skin. This step is imperative! Never place wet plaster bandages against unprotected skin!
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1A. Over the Vaseline, an optional wrap like Glad Press N' Seal can also be used. This prevents the Vaseline from adhering to the inside of the cast, and adds the benefit of extra skin protection as well. We do not recommend the plastic wrap as the only means of skin protection. Use over the Vaseline only.
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2. Hold each end of a strip and run it through the water in the pan. Then, while holding the wet bandage upright at the top with one hand, use the fingers of your other hand to wick away excess moisture off the bandage as shown.
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3. Apply the wet plaster bandages across the front of the belly one at a time. Start at the uppermost area and work downward (e.g., shoulders, then breasts, then belly). For comfort, mom can remain seated until reaching a point lower in the casting where she needs to stand.
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4. Smooth each bandage into place and make sure the creamy plaster is spread well over each plaster bandage.
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5. Make sure bandages lay as smooth and evenly as possible and that the edges lay flat.
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6. Layer the bandages so there are 3 to 4 layers over every section of the belly cast.
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7. Once all bandages are in place, allow several minutes to complete drying before removing the belly cast from mom. Set the belly mold aside 4-5 days to dry before sanding and painting this memorable maternity and pregnancy keepsake.
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Pregnancy Belly Cast Kits & Accessories Available from Casting Gifts & Mother Belly
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