A good way to remember how small your baby once was is with a baby handprint kit. Baby handprint kits come in many various sorts. Saving baby hand prints is a practice that has gone on for centuries. Baby handprints can be placed onto just about anything with some of the more favored being ceramic tiles, clay, and paper. Baby handprint kits are a superb shower gift for the mummy to be. Ceramic tiles are one good spot to put your baby’s handprints.

To do this you’ll need a 4 inch or a 6 inch tile, a brush, a ceramic under glaze in a dark color, a container of clear glaze, and a wet sponge. Wipes or paper towels to clean off baby’s hands should also be kept handy. You should have no problem finding all the necessary materials at your local craft store. Prior to starting the project ensure that both the tile and baby’s hands are clean and dry. Paint baby’s hand using the dark under glaze being sure to keep the fingers separated. When the hand is covered in paint place is on the ceramic tile carefully so that you get an imprint of the entire hand. You can also add other touches such as designs and your baby’s name and date of birth. Permit the tile to dry utterly and them apply a coat of clear glaze.

Plaster is an additional great material to use when making baby handprints. Step 1 will be to put some plaster into a little container. Rub a little oil on baby’s hand and then push it gently in the plaster. To get a complete print you will have to apply gentle pressure to each part of the hand. Baby’s hand will need to be cleaned after you remove it from the plaster. Use a knife or bamboo skewer to etch baby’s name and date of birth in the plaster before it is totally dry. If you are particularly artistic you can put other designs in the plaster as well.