Memorial Impressions: A Lasting Tribute

Losing a loved one is never easy, but a fingerprint keepsake offers a deeply personal way to keep them close. Whether planning ahead or facing an unexpected loss, we can help preserve their unique touch in solid sterling silver or 9ct gold.

We work with funeral homes, palliative care providers, and other services to assist in capturing an impression. If time is limited, alternative methods can be used to take a fingerprint without our wax kit.

How to Take a Impression Without a Wax Kit

If you don’t have time to receive of our wax kits, you can use the following alternatives:

1. Silicone Moulding Putty (Best Option)

  • Can be purchased on Amazon.
  • Use a two-part moulding putty such as Pebeo Gedeo Siligum or Pinkysil.
  • Mix, press the fingertip into the putty, and let it set before sending it to us.

2. Polymer Clay (Good Alternative)

  • Can be purchased in most craft stores such as Spotlight or Eckersley's.
  • Captures fine details but requires baking.
  • Use soft polymer clay (e.g., Sculpey or Fimo).
  • Press the fingertip into the clay, bake per instructions, and send it to us.

3. Air-Dry Clay (Last Resort Option)

  • Can be purchased in most craft stores such as Spotlight or Eckersley's.
  • Less reliable and fragile but can work in urgent cases.
  • Press the fingertip into moist clay and let it dry completely before sending.
Old persons hand pointing to the right

When & Where to Take a Fingerprint

  • If your loved one is still with you, you can take an impression at home.
  • Many hospitals and funeral homes allow families to take prints before final arrangements.
  • Some funeral homes may already have fingerprinting supplies—ask if they can take an imprint for you.
Two sterling silver fingerprint pendants on a silver chain

Turning the Impression into a Keepsake

Once we receive the fingerprint mould, we will create a reverse mould in wax which will be cast into your choosen precious metal using the lost wax technique.

If you need guidance on capturing a fingerprint, please contact us.

Permanent Moulds

If you’d like to create multiple jewellery pieces from the same fingerprint, a master mould can be made from your loved one’s impression.

This process allows the fingerprint to be preserved for future orders without needing to retake the print. Master moulds can be created from impressions of adults, children, infants, and pets.

Memorial Impression Jewellery

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