How we take footprint and hand impressions at Button and Bean

At Button and Bean, we offer hand and footprint jewellery as well as dog and cat paw print jewellery. So, how do we get your personalised prints onto our jewellery? The answer is our impression kits.

Hand, feet and paw prints

In order to get an impression of a hand, foot or paw, you get sent an impression kit. The products that require you to send us prints will come with an impression kit, so you don’t need to worry about ordering this separately. Our non-toxic inkless wipes to take hand or foot, or paw prints. It may take a few days for our print kits (including the wipes and specialised paper) to be sent to you, but if you are in a hurry, the prints can be scanned digitally and emailed over to us – helpful if you live overseas! If you have any pre-existing prints, such as those done with ink, we can use those too, depending on the quality.

How to use our impression kits for personalised hand and footprint jewellery

Before you begin, make sure your kit has everything you need. Your pack will contain an inkless wipe, and 2 sheets of A5 paper coated with identifier.

• Make sure the hand, foot or paw you are using is clean and dry.
• Place the identification paper onto a smooth, hard surface, sticker side up
• Gently but thoroughly use the inkless wipe to wipe all of the areas of the skin or paw to be printed.
• Press the hand, foot or paw onto the sensitised side of the paper. Make sure when you are doing this that you don’t accidentally touch the paper yourself with the wrong hand.
• Repeat this process with the second piece of A5 paper.
• If you are taking a foot impression, it might be easier to put the paper on the floor so the child can simply step on the paper. Make sure they press down so you capture all of the details of the foot.
• It’s best to take multiple prints, we can then select the best one
• Wash your hands, and wash the hand, foot or paw that you have used to make the impression with warm soapy water.
• Watch the print form, it should take around 10 – 15 seconds, make sure you don’t touch the paper.
• Take a clear zoomed in photo of the print, and make sure it’s directly above it.

Finally, email us the pictures at: info@buttonandbean.co.uk

Our popular foot, hand and paw print products

We have a range of foot, hand and paw print jewellery of all kinds, including necklaces, charms, bracelets, keyrings, cufflinks and more for both men and women. View our full collection here.

Personalised 9ct Gold Circle Charm Handprint Necklace – Our 9ct Gold Handprint Necklace is a precious piece designed to capture the tangible connection between you and your little one.

Personalised 9ct Gold Oval Charm Footprint Necklace – Crafted with love and attention to detail, this enchanting pendant is more than just jewellery – it’s a cherished keepsake that holds the indelible imprint of your baby’s tiny footprint.

Personalised Pet Paw Print Locket Pendant – A great gift for a pet lover or a reminder of your special cat or dog, our sterling silver lockets make the most meaningful personalised gift, holding the perfect scaled paw print of your pet.

Personalised Handprint And Footprint Charm Key Ring – Keep your loved ones always by your side with this unique personalised key ring with an imprint of a handprint or footprint.

Personalised Paw Print Disc Beaded Bracelet – A women’s beaded bracelet with a small disc charm engraved with a personalised paw print