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OPT39 - 8x8'' Square Frame - 1 Raised Impression - 1 hand - About £85
  

OPT39 - 8x8" Square Frame - 1 Raised Impression - 1 hand - About £85

This option includes one raised hand impression of an older child in a Contemporary 8x8" Square frame.

Prices quoted vary depending on caster, frame style and the age of the baby so please use the suggested price as a guide. You will choose your frame, paint colour and mount combination at your appointment. Engraved name-plates are extra.

Please click the "FIND YOUR LOCAL CASTER' buttom to request an appointment in your area.

Stock Code:  OPT39

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This option includes one raised hand impression of an older child in a Contemporary 8x8" Square frame.

Prices quoted vary depending on caster, frame style and the age of the baby so please use the suggested price as a guide. You will choose your frame, paint colour and mount combination at your appointment. Engraved name-plates are extra.

Please click the "FIND YOUR LOCAL CASTER' buttom to request an appointment in your area.

At your appointment, 1impression is taken of your child's hand using soft clay.

If your child has any kind of skin problem you must seek advice from your GP before having a cast done. It is best to dress your baby in a short-sleeved vest so your caster has full access to hands and feet.

After your appointment, the impression is cast to make the impressions stand outwards as an outprint and left to dry out thoroughly for at least 2-3 weeks. Then it is painted in classic or pearl white or metallic silver, rose gold, bronze or gold paint before being framed.

Choosing a frame
We have a huge selection of frames to choose from to match most homes and existing decor.
You will find it easier to choose your frame, mount and paint colours if you know where you will hang the finished frame.
To help you decide you can ask yourself a few questions, such as:

  •     Where will I hang my frame - do I need to match it to the decor or frames of an existing room?
  •     What colour should the frame rim be?
  •     What colour should the raised impressions be?
  •     What colour should the back mount be?
  •     Do I want an engraved name-plate with my child's name and age? Which colour? Which font?

The turnaround is normally 4-8 weeks depending on your caster but this can extend at busier times or during the school summer holidays. If you have a deadline please let your caster know when you book.

A lovely alternative to 3D casts and a good option for an older sibling who didn't have casts done as a newborn.

To help you decide which frame colour and paint combination to choose you can ask yourself a few questions, such as:


  • Where will I hang my frame - do I need to match it to the decor of an existing room?
  • Do I want to include a landscape or portrait photo in the frame?
  • How many 3D hand and foot casts/clay impressions do I want - 1, 2 or 4?
  • What combination of hands and feet do I want?
  • What size frame do I want? Our frames are measured in GLASS SIZE.
  • What colour should the frame rim be?
  • What colour should the casts/impressions be?
  • What colour should the front and back mounts be?
  • Do I want an under mount to create a stepped, two-colour effect for my front mount?
  • Do I want an engraved name-plate with my child's name and age? Which colour? Which font?


Comparison of frame styles

All frames are measured in GLASS Size (inches)
 

Classic
Classic box frames
  • Softwood
  • Single-piece moulding
  • Traditional front mount
  • Under mount available
  • 4cm internal depth
  • 5 colours
  • Suits: Casts 0-8m,
    flat hands (0-adult), clay &
    raised impressions
  • Will match frames bought
    before  Jul 2014
Luxury SOFTWOOD 
Luxury Hardwood box frames
  • Luxury softwood
  • Single-piece light moulding
    with curved inner edge (lighter
    than Luxury Hardwood)
  • Traditional front mount
  • Under mount available
  • 5cm internal depth
  • 4 colours including grey
  • Suits: All casts (0-adult)
  • Introduced Jan 2022
Contemporary
Contemporary box frames
  • Softwood
  • Single-piece moulding
    (same as Classic)
  • Side fillets to hold glass
    (no front mount)
  • 4cm internal depth
  • 5 colours
  • Suits: Casts 0-8m,
    flat hands (0-adult), clay &
    raised impressions
  • Introduced Nov 2015
Luxury Hardwood
Luxury Hardwood box frames
  • Luxury hardwood
  • Single-piece heavy moulding
    with curved inner edge  (heavier
    than Luxury SOFTWOOD)
  • Traditional front mount
  • Under mount available
  • 5cm internal depth
  • 6 colours including silver
  • Suits: All casts (0-adult)
  • Introduced Nov 2015
Liberty
Liberty box frames
  • Ornate Softwood
  • Front moulding
    with wooden box on back
  • Traditional front mount
  • Under mount available
  • 5cm internal depth
  • 4 colours - White, (Black
    and 2 Greys to follow)
  • Suits: All casts (0-adult)
  • Introduced Jan 2022
Deep With Wooden Box
Deep With Wooden Back Box frames Deep With Pine Box frames
Deep With Pine Box frames Deep With Pine Box frames
  • Softwood or composite
  • Two-piece construction:
    with wooden box on back
  • Traditional front mount
  • Under mount available
  • Larger sizes available
  • 5cm internal depth
  • 6 styles
  • Suits: All casts (0-adult)
  • Introduced Jul 2014
Glitter
Glitter box frames
  • Composite moulding
  • Two-piece construction:
    with wooden box on back
  • Traditional front mount
  • Under mount available
  • 5cm internal depth
  • 3 colours: Silver, Black &
    Rose Gold
  • Suits: All casts (0-adult)
  • Introduced Nov 2018

     
Frame, mount and paint options
Box frame sizes and orientations

Choosing a frame

To help you decide which frame colour and paint combination to choose you can ask yourself a few questions, such as:


  • Where will I hang my frame - do I need to match it to the decor of an existing room?
  • Do I want to include a landscape or portrait photo in the frame?
  • How many 3D hand and foot casts/clay impressions do I want - 1, 2 or 4?
  • What combination of hands and feet do I want?
  • What size frame do I want? Our frames are measured in GLASS SIZE.
  • What colour should the frame rim be?
  • What colour should the casts/impressions be?
  • What colour should the front and back mounts be?
  • Do I want an under mount to create a stepped, two-colour effect for my front mount?
  • Do I want an engraved name-plate with my child's name and age? Which colour? Which font?


Comparison of frame styles

All frames are measured in GLASS Size (inches)
 

Classic
Classic box frames
  • Softwood
  • Single-piece moulding
  • Traditional front mount
  • Under mount available
  • 4cm internal depth
  • 5 colours
  • Suits: Casts 0-8m,
    flat hands (0-adult), clay &
    raised impressions
  • Will match frames bought
    before  Jul 2014
Luxury SOFTWOOD 
Luxury Hardwood box frames
  • Luxury softwood
  • Single-piece light moulding
    with curved inner edge (lighter
    than Luxury Hardwood)
  • Traditional front mount
  • Under mount available
  • 5cm internal depth
  • 4 colours including grey
  • Suits: All casts (0-adult)
  • Introduced Jan 2022
Contemporary
Contemporary box frames
  • Softwood
  • Single-piece moulding
    (same as Classic)
  • Side fillets to hold glass
    (no front mount)
  • 4cm internal depth
  • 5 colours
  • Suits: Casts 0-8m,
    flat hands (0-adult), clay &
    raised impressions
  • Introduced Nov 2015
Luxury Hardwood
Luxury Hardwood box frames
  • Luxury hardwood
  • Single-piece heavy moulding
    with curved inner edge  (heavier
    than Luxury SOFTWOOD)
  • Traditional front mount
  • Under mount available
  • 5cm internal depth
  • 6 colours including silver
  • Suits: All casts (0-adult)
  • Introduced Nov 2015
Liberty
Liberty box frames
  • Ornate Softwood
  • Front moulding
    with wooden box on back
  • Traditional front mount
  • Under mount available
  • 5cm internal depth
  • 4 colours - White, (Black
    and 2 Greys to follow)
  • Suits: All casts (0-adult)
  • Introduced Jan 2022
Deep With Wooden Box
Deep With Wooden Back Box frames Deep With Pine Box frames
Deep With Pine Box frames Deep With Pine Box frames
  • Softwood or composite
  • Two-piece construction:
    with wooden box on back
  • Traditional front mount
  • Under mount available
  • Larger sizes available
  • 5cm internal depth
  • 6 styles
  • Suits: All casts (0-adult)
  • Introduced Jul 2014
Glitter
Glitter box frames
  • Composite moulding
  • Two-piece construction:
    with wooden box on back
  • Traditional front mount
  • Under mount available
  • 5cm internal depth
  • 3 colours: Silver, Black &
    Rose Gold
  • Suits: All casts (0-adult)
  • Introduced Nov 2018

     
Frame, mount and paint options
Box frame sizes and orientations