Baby & Kids Handprint Keepsake

Their Tiny Hands Won't Stay This Small

Capture your child’s hand or footprint in clay — glazed, fired, and made to last a lifetime.
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Hand & Foot Print 01

Hand & Foot Print 01

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Hand & Foot Print 02

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Hand & Foot Print 03

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Hand & Foot Print 04

Hand & Foot Print 04

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Hand & Foot Print 05

Hand & Foot Print 05

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Hand & Foot Print 06

Hand & Foot Print 06

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Hand & Foot Print 07

Hand & Foot Print 07

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Hand & Foot Print 08

Hand & Foot Print 08

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Hand & Foot Print 09

Hand & Foot Print 09

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Hand & Foot Print 10

Hand & Foot Print 10

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Hand & Foot Print 11

Hand & Foot Print 11

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Why a handprint keepsake

A photo shows you how they looked. A handprint shows you how small they actually were — the exact size of a hand that, in a year, will already be too big to remember.

That’s what makes this different from a picture on your phone. A hand or footprint pressed into clay, hand-glazed and kiln-fired right here at our studio in Sterling, VA, becomes something you can actually hold — a piece that sits on a shelf or a mantle, not buried in a camera roll.

It’s one of the most requested keepsakes we make, and one of the most common gifts parents give to grandparents — because nothing says “this is who they were at this age” quite like the actual shape of their hand.

How we make it

We use a soft, non-toxic clay that’s completely safe for even the smallest hands — no chemicals, no irritation, and it wipes off easily if it touches skin or clothes. Once we have a clean impression, the piece is left to dry, hand-glazed in the color you choose, and fired in our kiln at a temperature that makes it permanent.

That’s the difference between what we make and a mold kit from a craft store: this is real, fired ceramic — the same process used for any fine pottery piece — not a soft casting that can chip, crack, or fade over the years.

Great for

  • Newborn keepsakes
  • First birthday milestones
  • Mother's Day & Father's Day gifts
  • Grandparent gifts
  • Christmas & holiday ornaments
  • Sibling handprint sets
  • Preschool & daycare events
  • NICU & memory keepsakes

How it works

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Choose a design — Pick a plate, tile, ornament, or plaque made specifically for hand and footprints.
2
We take the print — Our staff gently guides your little one's hand or foot into soft clay for a clean impression. Works well for infants through kids.
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Personalize it — Add a name, birthdate, or a short message.
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We glaze, fire, and you pick up — Ready for pickup in [X] business days.
For families who’ve spent time in the NICU, or who are holding onto the memory of a baby who was with them for too short a time, we also help with handprint and footprint keepsakes. There’s no rush, and no need to explain — reach out whenever you’re ready, and we’ll take care of the rest gently.

Frequently asked questions

Newborns and infants work beautifully — even a few weeks old. The process is quick and gentle.

No mess at all — we use soft clay, and the impression takes just a minute or two per print.

Yes — footprints work just as well and make an equally special keepsake.

Most handprint pieces are ready for pickup in [X] business days after glazing and firing.

Yes — every piece can be personalized with a name, date, or short message.

Yes — many families include multiple handprints (siblings, or even parents' handprints alongside a baby's) on one larger piece.

Pricing depends on the piece you choose — plates, tiles, ornaments, and plaques are priced differently. You'll see exact pricing when you book, with no hidden studio fees.

Not at all — our team is used to working quickly with wiggly toddlers, and it usually only takes a moment to get a clean print.

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