15th February, 2019
Image Casting create beautiful casts in a variety of materials from cold cast metals, to real metals (hot founded metals) and glass and we are often asked to explain how the metal casts differ. Traditional bronze and sterling silver casts – hot metal casts – are made in a foundry using the “lost wax” method […]
26th September, 2018
Many pregnant women find themselves feeling a sudden intense urge to eat a particular food, known as a craving. While cravings can be for foods that you normally enjoy, such as cake or ice cream, some women experience cravings for more unusual foods, strange food combinations, or even foods that you previously didn’t enjoy.
20th September, 2018
Like with all things involving the mind, the science behind memory and nostalgia isn’t necessarily complete, but scientists do have some pretty clear ideas as to why and how we form memories and feel nostalgia. We take a look at what nostalgia means and why we feel it from time to time.
13th September, 2018
Over the years, the methods used to aid women in delivering babies have certainly changed a lot, from rituals to innovative technologies, through to the water births and hypnobirthing some mothers opt for today. We take a look at some of the childbirth practices and procedures used throughout history and how popular they were!
6th September, 2018
A memory box is a perfect place to store sentimental items that you want to treasure, allowing your little one to remember or learn about some of their earliest moments. From their very first days to losing their first tooth, placing some special items to commemorate these big moments provides beautiful memories and a sense […]
30th August, 2018
For some grandparents to be, the choice of what name to adopt in the role of grandparent is easy to decide, especially if you have gone down the traditional route of grandma and grandpa or nan and grandad. For others, the decision can prove quite difficult, as this is a name you will be known […]
23rd August, 2018
When the moment comes, and you’re in labour, the absolute last thing you’ll want to do is pack up a bag. Make sure you are prepared to go as soon as you need to by pre-packing a hospital bag full of the essentials that you may need during labour, birth and after your little one […]
14th August, 2018
We were born in the summer of 1998. That means that this month we are celebrating our 20th birthday! To mark the occasion, we are looking back to 1998, when Image Casting first opened its studio doors, and the long and exciting journey we’ve been on to lead us to where the company is today in […]
9th August, 2018
Birth is a beautiful moment. Nothing compares to hearing your baby’s first cry, catching a glimpse of the face you’ve been waiting nine months to see, and finally getting to hold that tiny body in your arms. Being such an overwhelming and emotional time, it is no surprise that some mothers will be overcome by […]
2nd August, 2018
The family home is a place of love and treasured memories. Whether your children have grown up and flown the nest or have only just entered your lives, there will always be a selection of items that are sure to be found in every family home. Some of these items seemingly have no use, but […]
