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"Book your appointment today to visit Arts Haven Studio Art Gallery. Explore our stunning wall art collections and discover our bespoke life body casting services. Whether you're seeking a unique art piece or a personal casting experience, we offer one-to-one consultations. Appointments available by request – we look forward to welcoming you."

Alan Ramsay is an accomplished life body casting specialist with over 18 years of professional experience. Renowned for his meticulous craftsmanship and artistic eye, Alan has established himself as one of the most respected practitioners in the field of life casting, producing highly detailed and lifelike sculptures that honour the human form.

Key highlights of his career include:

  • 18 years of hands-on expertise in life body casting, serving private clients, artists, production companies, and galleries.

  • Specialist in a wide range of casting methods, including alginate, silicone, plaster, and resin, delivering both fine art pieces and commemorative works.

  • Extensive portfolio covering pregnancy casts, family hand sculptures, torso casts, full-body pieces, and bespoke commissions.

  • Known for his patient, reassuring approach, making clients feel comfortable and respected throughout the casting process.

  • Collaborative work with photographers, sculptors, set designers, and film/TV productions, bringing technical precision and creative insight to each project.

  • Contributor to exhibitions, private art collections, and commercial installations across the UK and beyond.

Alan Ramsay’s dedication to his craft and his artistic sensitivity have made him a trusted name in life body casting, producing works that capture both physical form and personal meaning.

Laura Harris is widely recognised as one of the foremost specialists in life body casting, with over 20 years of hands-on experience. She has built a distinguished career in this highly skilled and artistic craft, creating some of the finest body cast sculptures in the industry. Her work is acclaimed for its precision, artistic sensitivity, and ability to capture the human form in striking detail.

Her professional background includes:

  • Over two decades of expertise in life body casting, working with a wide range of clients including private individuals, artists, designers, and commercial clients.

  • Mastery of plaster, silicone, alginate, and resin casting techniques, producing both artistic and commemorative works.

  • A portfolio that spans full-body casts, hand casts, pregnancy casts, and bespoke sculpture commissions.

  • A reputation for working with care, discretion, and professionalism, ensuring client comfort and satisfaction throughout the casting process.

  • Contributions to exhibitions, galleries, and private collections, as well as collaborations with photographers, film productions, and art studios.

Laura Harris is not just a technician, but a creative artist, blending technical skill with artistic vision to produce timeless cast sculptures that celebrate the human form.

Body Casting Deposit Instructions - Arts Haven Studio

Body Casting Deposit Instructions

To make a deposit for your body casting session, please email us at . Once we receive your message, we will promptly send you a secure payment link.

Our working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Important: When you use the secure payment link, your transaction is processed directly by the bank’s payment gateway — not by Arts Haven Studio. This means we never have access to your financial information, ensuring a higher level of security and peace of mind.

Life Body Casting

Life Body Casting at Arts Haven Studio: Cold Casting Materials & Final Finishes

At Arts Haven Studio, we specialise in life body casting, a delicate artistic process that captures the intricate detail and texture of the human form in breathtaking, permanent sculptures. Whether it is a hand, foot, torso, or a full-body cast, our skilled team carefully moulds and reproduces these forms to create meaningful, timeless artworks.

The Cold Casting Process

Once your cast is taken, we move to the cold casting stage—a highly refined process where the initial mould is transformed into a solid, artistic final piece. Cold casting allows us to simulate the look and feel of metal or stone without the expense and weight of traditional foundry casting.

In this stage, we infuse the casting resin with high-grade metallic powders or mineral compounds. This blend is poured into the mould and cured, creating a highly durable and visually striking final product. Once cured, the surface is polished, burnished, or patinated to achieve the desired metallic or ceramic effect.

Materials We Use for Cold Casting

We offer a range of premium cold-cast finishes, each with distinct characteristics, textures, and price points:

  • Aluminium Powder Finish:
    A sleek, silvery appearance resembling cast aluminium. Offers a modern, industrial look.
    Affordable compared to other metals.

  • Iron Powder Finish:
    Produces a dark, slightly aged, and rustic appearance when oxidised or patinated.
    Moderate cost, with a unique antique look.

  • Copper Powder Finish:
    Gives the work a luxurious, warm reddish-brown metallic sheen. Copper patination can create vivid greens and blues.
    Higher cost, reflecting the premium material.

  • Brass Powder Finish:
    Creates a rich golden finish, simulating the look of cast brass. Durable and elegant.
    Priced similarly to copper, but with a brighter hue.

  • Ceramic/Stone Powder Finish:
    Simulates the look of fine stoneware or ceramic sculpture, often used for a more traditional, matte finish.
    Usually the most economical, but not metallic.

Pricing Considerations

The final cost of your artwork depends on:

  • The size and complexity of the casting (e.g., wristband, hand cast, torso, full body).

  • The type of finish you choose. For instance, a wristband cast using copper powder will be significantly more expensive than one using ceramic powder, due to the higher cost of raw materials and additional polishing/patination work.

  • The labour involved in finishing, polishing, and sealing the piece.

For example:

  • A ceramic powder wristband may cost £XX–£YY.

  • The same wristband in copper powder could cost £XX + 40–60%, reflecting the material's premium nature.

Final Touches

Each finished work is hand-polished, optionally patinated, and sealed to protect it from oxidation and wear. The result is a beautiful, durable work of art that can be displayed proudly for years to come.

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Premium Cold Casting Materials

Introduce the range of powders and resins used in cold casting, such as:

  • Aluminium

  • Iron

  • Copper

  • Brass

  • Ceramic stone

  • Help clients understand the aesthetic and price differences between finishes.

  • Example Products & Price Guide

    Provide examples like:

    • Wristbands

    • Hand sculptures

    • Full torso casts

    • Couple’s hands or family sculptures
      And offer an indicative price range for each material.

     The Artistic Process: What to Expect During Your Appointment

    Step-by-step explanation of:

    • Booking and consultation

    • The casting session

    • Post-casting finishing

    • Final product delivery or pickup.

     Why Choose Cold Casting Over Traditional Metal Foundry Casting?

    Explain the advantages:

    • Reduced cost

    • Lighter weight

    • Faster turnaround

    • Authentic metal appearance.

    Caring for Your Cold Cast Sculpture

    Provide care instructions to help maintain the finish and longevity of the artwork.

    Commission Your Artwork Today

    Call to action for customers to book a session or request a custom quote.

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Benjamin Wood

"Absolutely wonderful service from start to finish. The life casting was handled with such care and professionalism. The result is stunning – a perfect keepsake that I’ll treasure forever. Highly recommended."

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Emma Thompson

"Incredible attention to detail and a really personal approach. The casting captured every feature beautifully, and the whole process was smooth and enjoyable. A true work of art!"

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