Gracee

1. After letting your ProudBelly Cast completely dry (usually for at least 24 hours), sand it with the sanding screen included in our kit and then apply 1-2 coats of Gesso (acrylic priming paint) depending on how smooth you would like your ProudBelly Cast to be. Gesso is a product that you paint on to smooth out the ridges and prepare the surface for paint. You can find this product at any craft or home improvement store. Let dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.

2. Use light pink acrylic paint and a stencil to paint the baby's name, date of birth and whatever other words you would like to put on the cast.

3. Apply the baby stickers. To make sure they adhere to the ProudBelly Cast, use decoupage medium. Both of these products can be found at your local craft store. Let dry completely.

4. Spray with 2 coats of shellac.

5. Add ribbon to hang if you desire.