Creating your impression

Watch the following video for how-to and tips to create the perfect impression

Helpful Tips

Infant and elderly prints: Fingerprints may be faint in babies and older adults. Try the finger crease or palm lines for a clearer impression. Take a moment to study the best area before mixing the putty.

Practice first: Don’t worry if the first attempt isn’t perfect. Your kit includes enough putty for three impressions, so you have room to test first. You can also practice with the unmixed putty – try taking an impression with the blue or white putty separately before mixing them together, as the setting process only begins once combined.

Work quickly: Once the putty is mixed, it begins to set within 1-2 minutes. You can knead it again briefly to retake the impression if needed, but it's best to capture the impression as soon as possible.

Double sided pendants: Use two separate moulds, meaning two separate portions of mixed putty, so each impression is captured separately. 

Bar pendants: Instead of rolling into a ball, shape the putty into a log to match the pendant's shape and design.

Multiple prints on one side: Press each finger gently and evenly. For young children, press one at a time (starting with the youngest first) and guide each new finger into the remaining space.