Inkless prints can be made using a great inkless paper & wipe technology which was introduced in the US for fingerprinting. It then became widely used in hospitals for identifying baby’s by taking a print of their foot & so began a great idea. Hospitals started to send Mum home with a copy of these prints & now you can do them yourselves at home using an inkless print kit available from many US & UK online stores.
So how does it work?
That’s a secret! You just wipe baby’s foot or hand with the inkless wipe & then gently press the foot onto the coated paper. Within seconds a black footprint develops with an amazing amount of detail - every wrinkle & fold can often be seen. The wipe has no visible ink on it so no messy black marks are left on the hand or foot - amazing!
What can I do with my prints?
It is recommended to keep your original prints in a safe place away from sunlight as with all inks the print may eventually fade. Scan or copy the prints & they can be shown off in a huge number of ways:
- Create your New Baby cards with them & send everyone a very personal announcement card.
- Frame the prints alongside baby’s scan picture or photo to create a timeline for baby.
- Give to grandparents having had the prints transferred onto a mug or clock.
- Have the prints put onto a mouse mat along with baby’s date of birth & give to Daddy as a Father’s Day gift.
- Take baby’s prints just ahead of their christening & place them on a christening candle. This makes a memorable gift for god parents.
All in all taking baby’s hand or footprints with an inexpensive inkless printing kit is a rewarding activity that can be used in many ways. This makes them a great gift idea & a joy to receive!
Jo Bale runs Creative Casting Ltd. See the full range of inkless hand & footprint kits & gifts with something for all occasions on their secure online UK shop.