Kit Contents	Basic	ProudBody	Luna Bean
Plaster Rolls 4" x 5yds	4	5	6
Latex-free Gloves	2 Pair	1 Pair	5 Pair
Sanding Screen(s)
Complete Instructions
Belly Lubricant
Plastic Drop Cloth
Boxed Packaging
1lb Plaster Casting Stone		*
Gesso (White)	*	*
Bonus Item
Hanging Wire/Ribbon
Extra Bandage Rolls	*	*	*
Gift Wrap Available	Yes	Yes	Yes
Next Day Delivery Available	Yes	Yes	Yes
*Available as an add-on at a discounted price. Click on an image to the right to view a specific kit.

Plaster Bandages:  Both kits contain 4 inch x 5yd bandages.  Four bandages (Basic Kit) is enough for the belly and breasts and 5 rolls (ProudBody Kit) is enough for the breasts and the largest of bellies.  The Luna Bean premium kit includes 6 rolls, which is enough for breasts, the largest of bellies and either extra layers for durability, or for including thighs and/or shoulders.  [Overall, If you would like to cast the shoulders, thighs, are carrying twins, want an extra thick cast or just want to make a second belly cast, additional bandages are available for purchase with all kits. The bandages are non-toxic, fast set and do not noticeably heat up against the skin.] What about quality? Both bandages shown measure 4in x 5yds. However, one clearly has much more plaster material, which makes all the difference. All kits sold by Casting Keepsakes supply the extra creamy, bright white rolls shown on the left side in the photo. Belly Lubricant: Do not attempt to create a belly cast without some sort of barrier between the skin and the cast.  The ProudBody kit includes a 1oz jar of an all natural Belly Rub lubricant made with beeswax, cocoa butter and vitamin E.  The Luna Bean kit includes a 2oz jar of an all natural Belly Lube made with unrefined African shea butter, sweet almond oil, vitamin E and lavender & orange essential oils. Neither lubricant transfers to the belly cast (unlike Vaseline) and any excess can be rubbed onto mom's belly after the casting is complete. The basic kit, however, does not include a lubricant and you will need to supply your own. If you would prefer not to use a lubricant, consider a plastic barrier: specifically Glad Press 'N' Seal plastic wrap. Members of our local mom group have experimented with several options and agree that a plastic wrap is a nice alternative over a lubricant. The tacky side of the Press 'N' Seal wrap gently clings to mom's skin. It then separates very easily, cleanly and quickly from both mom's belly and from the back of the finished cast. Plaster Casting Stone: For use while creating the belly cast or to be applied after it has dried, the casting stone helps smooth out and reinforce your belly cast. Gloves: All gloves supplied with our kits are non-latex and powder free. Sanding Screen: A carbide sanding screen is supplied with all kits for smoothing out the cast once it has been created and is fully dry. (Just be sure not to sand the underlying gauze). Drop Cloth: A 9x12 foot disposable plastic drop cloth is included with the ProudBody and Luna Bean kits  to protect the furniture and floor in your belly casting area. For the basic kit, old sheets, newspaper, or plastic garbage bags can be used to protect your work area. Packaging: The ProudBody kit is supplied with a colorful retail box.  The Luna Bean kit is packaged by hand in a kraft box with colorful tissue paper and ribbons (see photo) and many consider it to be ready for gift giving, but additional gift wrap can be included.  The basic does not have a retail box of any sort. However, if the gift wrap option is selected, it will arrive in a white gift box with ribbon. Gesso: Gesso is an acrylic priming paint. It seals and stiffens the cast as well as provides "tooth" for paints (oil, acrylic, casein, tempera and others) if you choose to decorate with paint. Apply directly to the dry plaster bandages or over the applied casting stone. Provides a nice semi-matte finish. What About Painting the Belly Cast: If you plan to paint the cast, it is best to first apply an acrylic priming paint (Gesso) to seal the cast (over just the bandages or over the plaster casting stone) and then paint and/or decorate as desired.  The easiest and most popular way to display a belly cast is to hang it on a wall.  Poke a couple of holes using a screw driver or an electric drill and string a ribbon or picture hanging wire through it to be used for hanging the cast. Bonus Item: Choose when the item is added to your cart. Choices include baby-safe ink pad in black, pink or blue, or Tummy TATTs pregnancy belly tattoos. All items are nontoxic, easily washed away from skin and are safe for mom and baby. Gloves: All gloves supplied with our kits are non-latex and powder free.