Precious Memories 3D Casting Blog
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Welcome to the Precious Memories Blog about the professional training courses on 3D Castings, 2D Impressions, Belly Bump Castings and Silver Fingerprint Jewellery.
Work at home mum has run Precious Memories for 16 years. In that time she has gained a wealth of experience. Running her own business. Social Media skills. Training pupils from the UK including Scotand, Wales and Ireland. As well as Internationl students from India, Norway and Germany to name a few.
With such a wealth of experience Glenda shares her business tips with you.
Learn about the latest charity cause we have been raising funds for and which celebs have helped on the way!
Always sourcing hot topics relating to our pets and family. Moreover, mum’s and their dilemmas with work, health, babies and finance.
3D Casts Studio Re-opening
3D Casts Studio Re-Opening April 2021 The latest government annoucement has given the green light so the 3D Casts Studio Re-opening April 2021 is official. It has been a long time coming, but safety is paramount. So what does this mean? Appointments will be by appointment only. Unless you are
Fingerprint Teddy Bears – In Loving Memory
Fingerprint Teddy Bears – In Loving Memory – New for 2021 Fingerprint Teddy Bears – in loving memory, a much loved addition to Precious Memories. If there is one thing Corona has taught me it is that memories are key. Playground crazes have come and gone but the humble teddy
10 Inspirational Quotes to make you a better Entrepeneur
Inspiring Quotes to make you a better Entrepeneur 10 Inspirational quotes to make you a better entrepeneur! My first blog of 2021. It seems very apt at the moment times ahead are uncertain. Running your own business isn’t easy. January 2021 marks 17 years working as an Entrepeneur. If someone had
Losing a pet during the Pandemic
Losing a pet during the pandemic As well as the loss of humans. I have met clients who have experienced losing a pet during the pandemic. The death of a beloved pet dog is devastating. Pets have always been a huge part of my life, so I absolutely understand the
10 reasons to attend this Belly Bump Training Course
10 Reasons to attend this Belly Bump Training Course Katie from Northampton attended a belly bump training course here in Dorset in 2020. This was at a time the lockdown restrictions allowed her too. I asked her to give 10 reasons to attend this belly bump training course for you
3D Casts in Poole, Dorset
3D Casts in Poole, Dorset This year has been very surreal. I have been lucky enough to meet lots of clients for 3D Casts in Poole, Dorset when lockdown was lifted. I am hoping that 2021 brings lots more times for me to create precious memories. One of the key things
Precious Memories for beloved #Willdoes
Something no parent wants to face I will never forget the day I was on Facebook and a post popped up that stopped me in my stride. It didn’t make sense and set my head in motion. I saw another mum was online so messaged her asking about the post
Top 10 Gifts for Newborns and Babies in Dorset
Can you support a local business in Dorset when you buy a gift for a newborn or baby? Even before the impact of Covid-19 our high street was on the decline. I struggled to find unique handmade top 10 gifts for newborns and babies in Dorset. There was a closure
Creative ways to embrace Lockdown
Creating Precious Memories during Lockdown After nine weeks of lockdown do you need some inspiration with your children? Check out how I got some of my clients to use their creative ways to embrace lockdown here in sunny Dorset. “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until
How to Create Precious Memories during Covid-19
Life is not as we know it. I awake to another day of the unknown. The 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic has created a new set of rules. Consequently, my daily exercise around eerie streets is the norm. Clock set for five o’clock each day to hear the latest update from the
10 reasons to attend this 3D Casting Course
10 Reasons to attend this 3D Training course with Glenda It is always an absolute pleasure to train someone. I particularly love my international students. I get to learn about their culture. They also keep me on my toes! They face challenges unlike the UK. Ping contacted me from
New career post lockdown
Looking for a new career post lockdown? I have been running Precious Memories now for 16 years. Before this I trained to be a primary school teacher and have also worked in London as a Marketing Manager. When I started the business I needed it to fit in with my
Mothers day gifts 2021 – not on the high street
Mother’s Day Gifts 2021 in Dorset – Gifts & attractions for Mums in and around Dorset that are not on the high street. Looking for mother’s day gifts in Dorset that are not on the high street? Welcome to this years ideas for Mothers day gifts in Dorset –
Loss of beloved pet turned into precious print keepsake
According to the RSPCA the UK pet population in 2018* estimated that we owned: 9.0 million dogs 8.0 million cats In the UK, it’s estimated that 12 million (44 percent of) households have pets* . Around 51 million pets owned. I grew up with dogs as a child. Since I married
Graeme Swann raises money for local charity with 3D Casting
Graeme Swann, has 3D HandCasting to raise money for charity. Graeme agreed to the casting, which took place at his home. He also donated a rare signed photograph of the England Test Squad V India 2011. As well as his signed shirt. To ensure the cast was authentic at the
10 reasons to attend this 2D Impressions Course
Do you live outside of the UK but need to attend a great 2D Impressions training course? It is always an absolute pleasure to train someone. I particularly love my international students. I get to learn about their culture. They also keep me on my toes! They face challenges unlike
Precious Photo Packages – 2D Impressions
Baby Hand Tile and Foot Tile with Photo Precious Memories have teamed up with local photographer Samantha Prewett based in Poole. Together we are offering to offer you a very unique keepsake. This precious photo package and 2d impressions combination looks stunning. We will create a 2d tile of those
Precious Photo Packages 3D Castings
3D Casts and Photo Packages – Prices start from £210 After running the business for 16 years it has always been important to work and support locally. Many clients like the idea of having 3D casts created but do not want to use one of their own photographs. This is
Child’s talk at work a taboo?
Do you talk about your children at work or do you feel you can’t ? Are we really in the 21st Century? Is Child’s Talk at Work really a taboo? Reading a recent article by the BBC titled “Is it a mistake to talk about your children at work”intrigued me so I
Why I travelled from Bristol to Precious Memories to learn the art of 3D Casting
Student travels from Bristol to learn the art of 3D Castings Caroline was a mum who travelled from Bristol to attend a 3D Casts Training Course in Poole, Dorset. Like many mums Caroline wanted to work but also spend time with her family. Society in the UK makes this very
Why I became a 3d Casting and 2D Impression Artist in Glasgow with the help of Precious Memories
3D Casting Training Why did I want to attend a 3D Casting Training Workshop? Before I started my own business I was working part time for a building society in Glasgow. I found trying to rush for trains and nursery pick ups really stressful. Furthermore, I felt I was letting
Precious Memories gives rescue dog paw casting a new home
I grew up with dogs being a big part of the family and when I got married in 2001 within two weeks I had a West Highland Terrier puppy called Crumble and a German Shepherd puppy called Legend. However, whilst Crumble was still around I was approached by a lady
Graeme Swann is bowled over with excitement with his casting
GRAEME SWANN, NOTTINGHAM AND ENGLAND BOWLER, HAS HAD A 3D CAST TAKEN OF HIS BOWLING HAND FOR CHARITY. Precious Memories created a 3D cast of Graeme Swann’s bowling hand, holding a cricket ball, which was later auctioned for charity. Graeme agreed to the casting, which took place at his home,
Casting Kits, DIY or a Professional Job?
Why spend more use a casting company when Casting kits are cheaper? Casting Kits – thumbs up or thumbs down? All too often we see clients who tell us of the issues they have faced when using Casting kits. Stressful times when they try to capture that special memory of
Great reasons to work from home
Recognising people want to work from home. Great reasons to work from home after the pandemic. So many parents, in particular women, are finding it harder in the UK to maintain a full time job. One of the reasons is because of rising child care costs. This has been echoed
3D Casting Training with student from India
3D Casting Training with Student from India The start of 2018 was an exciting time. I was about to do my first 3D Casting Training with student Trisha from India. Trisha was travelling over 8,000 to the studio from New Dehli, India. She would learn how to create some precious memories
JENNIFER FROM GERMANY AT 3D CASTING WORKSHOP
Student travels from Germany to attend 3D Casting Workshop Jennifer travelled thousands of miles from Germany why? To attend several of my workshops over a period of one week. Jennifer is one of a growing number of mums who have had children. She then faced crossroads in her life of
3D Casts Studio Re-opening
3D Casts Studio Re-Opening April 2021 The latest government annoucement has given the green light so the 3D Casts Studio Re-opening April 2021 is official.
Fingerprint Teddy Bears – In Loving Memory
Fingerprint Teddy Bears – In Loving Memory – New for 2021 Fingerprint Teddy Bears – in loving memory, a much loved addition to Precious Memories.
10 Inspirational Quotes to make you a better Entrepeneur
Inspiring Quotes to make you a better Entrepeneur 10 Inspirational quotes to make you a better entrepeneur! My first blog of 2021. It seems very
Losing a pet during the Pandemic
Losing a pet during the pandemic As well as the loss of humans. I have met clients who have experienced losing a pet during the
10 reasons to attend this Belly Bump Training Course
10 Reasons to attend this Belly Bump Training Course Katie from Northampton attended a belly bump training course here in Dorset in 2020. This was
3D Casts in Poole, Dorset
3D Casts in Poole, Dorset This year has been very surreal. I have been lucky enough to meet lots of clients for 3D Casts in
Precious Memories for beloved #Willdoes
Something no parent wants to face I will never forget the day I was on Facebook and a post popped up that stopped me in
Top 10 Gifts for Newborns and Babies in Dorset
Can you support a local business in Dorset when you buy a gift for a newborn or baby? Even before the impact of Covid-19 our
Creative ways to embrace Lockdown
Creating Precious Memories during Lockdown After nine weeks of lockdown do you need some inspiration with your children? Check out how I got some of
How to Create Precious Memories during Covid-19
Life is not as we know it. I awake to another day of the unknown. The 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic has created a new set of
10 reasons to attend this 3D Casting Course
10 Reasons to attend this 3D Training course with Glenda It is always an absolute pleasure to train someone. I particularly love my international students.
New career post lockdown
Looking for a new career post lockdown? I have been running Precious Memories now for 16 years. Before this I trained to be a primary
Mothers day gifts 2021 – not on the high street
Mother’s Day Gifts 2021 in Dorset – Gifts & attractions for Mums in and around Dorset that are not on the high street. Looking for
Loss of beloved pet turned into precious print keepsake
According to the RSPCA the UK pet population in 2018* estimated that we owned: 9.0 million dogs 8.0 million cats In the UK, it’s estimated
Graeme Swann raises money for local charity with 3D Casting
Graeme Swann, has 3D HandCasting to raise money for charity. Graeme agreed to the casting, which took place at his home. He also donated a
10 reasons to attend this 2D Impressions Course
Do you live outside of the UK but need to attend a great 2D Impressions training course? It is always an absolute pleasure to train
Precious Photo Packages – 2D Impressions
Baby Hand Tile and Foot Tile with Photo Precious Memories have teamed up with local photographer Samantha Prewett based in Poole. Together we are offering
Precious Photo Packages 3D Castings
3D Casts and Photo Packages – Prices start from £210 After running the business for 16 years it has always been important to work and
Child’s talk at work a taboo?
Do you talk about your children at work or do you feel you can’t ? Are we really in the 21st Century? Is Child’s Talk
Why I travelled from Bristol to Precious Memories to learn the art of 3D Casting
Student travels from Bristol to learn the art of 3D Castings Caroline was a mum who travelled from Bristol to attend a 3D Casts Training
Why I became a 3d Casting and 2D Impression Artist in Glasgow with the help of Precious Memories
3D Casting Training Why did I want to attend a 3D Casting Training Workshop? Before I started my own business I was working part time
Precious Memories gives rescue dog paw casting a new home
I grew up with dogs being a big part of the family and when I got married in 2001 within two weeks I had a
Graeme Swann is bowled over with excitement with his casting
GRAEME SWANN, NOTTINGHAM AND ENGLAND BOWLER, HAS HAD A 3D CAST TAKEN OF HIS BOWLING HAND FOR CHARITY. Precious Memories created a 3D cast of
Casting Kits, DIY or a Professional Job?
Why spend more use a casting company when Casting kits are cheaper? Casting Kits – thumbs up or thumbs down? All too often we see
Great reasons to work from home
Recognising people want to work from home. Great reasons to work from home after the pandemic. So many parents, in particular women, are finding it
3D Casting Training with student from India
3D Casting Training with Student from India The start of 2018 was an exciting time. I was about to do my first 3D Casting Training with
JENNIFER FROM GERMANY AT 3D CASTING WORKSHOP
Student travels from Germany to attend 3D Casting Workshop Jennifer travelled thousands of miles from Germany why? To attend several of my workshops over a