IMPRESSION MOULD KIT GUIDE
Let's get started
First up, read through all of the instructions before starting. Make sure that your hands are clean and that you have a distraction free area to work from. Then, remove the contents of the impression kit and place everything on a clear surface. You should have two round plastic pots in your kit, one with a ball of blue putty and one with a ball of white putty. You may find it easier to have a pair of helping hands to complete the next steps.
The best time to create your mould is when your pet is calm. Perhaps just before they take a nap.
Grab your good boy/girl!
It is a good idea to have your pet ready before you start working with your putty, as you don’t want to waste time chasing your pet around the house whilst your putty is hardening.
Make sure your pet’s nose is dry by patting it with a paper towel. If your pet's nose is too wet, the putty will just slide off and not take the print. Your pet may need to be stabilised or comforted, so this where an extra pair of hands may come in handy!
Roll with it
It is important to work quickly during this step to avoid the putty drying out too early. You have approximately 3-5 minutes working time once you start handling your putty.
Mix equal parts of the blue putty together with the white putty until you have a uniform colour with no streaks. Once your putty is mixed, roll into a ball. You may wish to use one of the pot lids to hold the putty whilst pressing into your pet’s nose.
Boop the snoot!
Gently grip your pet’s snout with one hand, and hold the putty in the other. Once again, this is where an extra pair of hands may come in handy!
As quickly as you can, press the putty onto your pet’s nose and release.
Lookin’ good
Be sure to inspect your impression carefully (see tips below for what to look out for). If you’re not completely happy with your impression, you *may* be able to roll it into a ball and try again. This depends on how quickly you worked to take the first impression (and if your pet is willing). If your mould has started to set already, not to worry! You can always order an additional set of moulding putty to try again. Just email info@rubytynanjewellery.co.uk.
Please do not allow your pet to ingest any part of the kit.
Ta-Dah!
Once you’re completely satisfied with your mould, set it aside to cure for at least 30 minutes before moving. Don’t be tempted to touch the mould until it has fully set. Once it has set, send the mould back to us and let us work our magic!
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Top Tips
- To take a good impression, your putty must be mixed thoroughly. This is the most common mistake when first using moulding putty. You are looking to achieve a completely uniform colour (light blue), with no streaks or marbling. If your putty is not mixed thoroughly, it will not cure properly.
- It can sometimes be difficult to see whether you have taken a clear impression. As a general rule, if you can see the print with the naked eye, your impression is a good one. If you can’t see the impression with the naked eye, try taking a photograph of the impression with flash. If you’re still unsure, send the image to info@rubytynanjewellery.co.uk for us to take a look.
- To take an even impression of your pet’s nose, use a flat surface to hold your putty. For example, a credit card, coaster, or the lid of one of the pots provided to squish the wax onto your pet's nose.
- You may find it easier to take an impression from your pet with an extra pair of helping hands to stabilise your pet.
- This kit is completely safe to use on your pet as instructed, however it does require a little patience. The best time to take an impression from your pet is when they're docile. This may be after they have eaten, or just before a nap.
**PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOUR PET TO INGEST ANY PART OF THE KIT**
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