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Homemade Pregnant Belly Cast Makes Art of Expecting Mother's Body

For a unique keepsake of your pregnancy, try a homemade pregnant belly cast.

A homemade belly cast is best done around 8 months along, although a progression of casts done each month of the pregnancy would also be really neat. This video gives you an idea of the process, with full instructions after the jump:

  • Important: Have the pregnant mother go pee before beginning!
  • Purchase five rolls of plaster gauze or tape measuring five yards long (try a hobby shop).
  • Protect your floor with a drop cloth or newspapers.
  • Get a bowl filled with warm water, some olive oil, and the plaster gauze (tape).
  • Cut the gauze into strips varying from six to twelve inches long.
  • Oil the belly and breasts to help keep the plaster from sticking.
  • Dip a strip of gauze into the warm water, letting it absorb some for a second or two.
  • Pull the strip out and drain excess water over the bucket.
  • Starting at the breasts, smooth the strip onto the skin. (For those who want just the belly, not the breasts, start just underneath them)
  • Work your way down the body, covering the entire belly and breast region with gauze.
  • Don’t worry about the edges at the side of the body, as those can be trimmed later.
  • Allow the gauze to air dry for ten minutes.
  • Starting at the edges, gently loosen the cast from the body and remove it.
  • Let the belly cast finish drying in a safe place for several days.
  • Sand gently with fine sandpaper.
  • Paint the belly cast with designs, a picture, an affirmation (or apply collage material – maybe family photos printed on plain paper?)
  • Cover with shellac or other sealant and let dry.

With a homemade pregnant belly cast, your pregnant body becomes a piece of art and an heirloom keepsake!

Video: Amanda Delight on YouTube

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Comments

  1. Adam Shake says

    October 11, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    This is so awesome. Some is going to make for a great Natural Papa. Thanks for the vid.

    Adam Shake

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  2. Amy Jussel says

    October 11, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    omg, I did this ages ago…13 years to be exact! Still have it up in my attic. It’s a great reminder for my now TEEN daughter, to make sure there are no ‘Juno’ moments in the years ahead… 😉

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    October 22, 2008 at 8:14 pm

    Thats really cute!

    Reply
  4. Ed Miller says

    January 9, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    I have been doing body castinfg for over 25 years, including dozens of “belly castings”
    for pregnant women. My most recent being a cast of my 83/4 month pregnant
    daughter in-law. I am currently working on doing a series of casts of one woman starting with two months up to 9 months.We will be doing one a month. The finished pieces will be made to either hang oin the wall or sittinmg on a bench. No decision on their placement as yet. If you are interested please contact me at elmiller2u@aol.com or call me at 818 353-7389. I live in the foothills No. of L.A. California.
    Ed Miller

    Reply

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