Start with safety and a clear explanation
A good casting specialist should explain what touches your baby's skin, how long the mould takes to set and what happens if your baby needs a break. Ask whether they use a fast-setting impression material, how it is prepared and whether you can stop the session at any point.
At Casting Impressions we use alginate, a seaweed-based impression material widely used in dentistry. The appointment is never more important than your baby's comfort.
Understand the appointment before you travel
Ask whether the session is in a studio, at home or mobile, how long to allow and whether there is parking. A realistic appointment should include time for feeds, changing and settling rather than assuming a baby will stay still on demand.
Our appointments take place at 6 Farm Lane in Send, near Woking. Allow around one hour; free parking is available. The areas directory has town-specific travel information for Surrey families.
Compare complete prices, not just the headline
Before booking, check what the price includes: the number of casts, finish, frame, photographs, nameplate and any collection or delivery charge. Ask when payment is due and whether optional extras will be agreed before work begins.
Our pricing page lists current packages and frame options so you can compare the full keepsake, not an incomplete starting price.
Look closely at real finished work
Photographs should show finished hands and feet from several angles, not only styled close-ups. Look for crisp fingers and toes, tidy mounting, consistent finishes and frames that suit the casting. Browse examples of hands, feet, finishes, frames, photographs and nameplates in the gallery.
Questions worth asking
- What material will touch my baby's skin and how long does it take to set?
- How long is the appointment, and can we pause for feeding or settling?
- Can I see recent finished examples in the style I am considering?
- What exactly is included in the quoted price?
- When will the keepsake be ready, and how will I collect it?
- What happens if the first mould does not capture enough detail?
Make the final choice
Choose the studio that answers these questions clearly, shows consistent real work and gives you confidence that the appointment will be calm. When you are ready, you can request a Casting Impressions appointment at the Send studio.