Professional finishing techniques for baby, pet, family and memorial keepsakes
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award Winner 2024 & 2025 (Top 10% Worldwide) • 5.0 from over 100 reviews • Private 1:1 airbrushing 3D Life Cast masterclass in Dorset
Creating a beautiful cast takes skill, patience and attention to detail. Airbrushing is the finishing stage that can add depth, warmth and realism. It helps your keepsakes achieve the professional finish your work deserves.
This specialist one-to-one training session is for people who already create casts and keepsakes. It’s designed to improve your finishing skills specifically.
Whether you create baby casts, family castings, pet keepsakes or memorial pieces, this Masterclass focuses on one thing: helping you achieve a more consistent, professional finish.
Bring your own cast or keepsake along. We’ll work on your piece together, so everything you learn relates directly to your own work.
Training is one-to-one and private. Bring your own cast or keepsake along, whatever it’s for, baby, pet, family or memorial work. You’ll leave with supplier recommendations, full training notes and videos, and ongoing support afterwards.
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Take your finishing skills further
A business that’s been running for as long as mine doesn’t stay still. I’m always investing in improving my materials and techniques. This year, that’s meant properly offering airbrush finishing training for the first time.
It’s grown out of real demand. Over the past year, more and more casters, people who trained with me before, trained elsewhere, or taught themselves, have asked to add this skill. This Masterclass was created specifically for them.
These are the same finishing techniques I use in my own work. I’ve simply built them into a session where you can apply them to your own pieces.
Why airbrush finishing matters
Most casting training focuses on capturing the detail.
The finishing stage is where you bring that detail to life.
Airbrushing allows you to build subtle colour, create natural variation and add the final touches that help a keepsake feel more realistic and professionally finished.
Every piece is different. A delicate baby cast, a pet paw print or a memorial keepsake may each need a slightly different approach.
This session isn’t about following a single formula. It’s about understanding how to look at each piece and decide what it needs.
Who this Masterclass is for
This training is suitable if you already create:
- Baby life casts
- Family hand castings
- Pet keepsakes
- Memorial pieces
- 2D outprint tiles
It is ideal for:
- Existing casters wanting to improve their finishing
- Previous students returning to develop another skill
- Casters who feel their finished pieces don’t yet reflect the quality of their casting
- Existing casters who want more confidence with colour and airbrush techniques
If possible, bring a recent piece along. Working on your own cast means the advice is tailored specifically to your work.
What we will cover
During your private session, we’ll look at:
- Preparing your cast ready for finishing
- Choosing suitable materials and colours
- Building colour gradually
- Creating realistic tones
- Adding subtle shading and variation
- Avoiding common mistakes
- Protecting your finished piece
- Choosing equipment and suppliers with confidence
You’ll learn not just what to do, but why you are doing it, so you can make decisions confidently on future pieces.
Every training session is delivered privately, one person at a time. This means we can work at your pace, focus on your questions, and spend time on the areas where you personally need the most guidance.
What previous students say
Although this is a specialist airbrush session, the teaching approach is the same across all my training. For me, good training isn’t just about showing someone what to do. It’s about making sure they leave feeling confident enough to continue independently.
“Glenda is a top tier tutor, her patience, kindness and tutoring skills are all I could’ve hoped for and more.”
— Julie A, Scotland
The support after training has been invaluable:
“No amount of money can pay for that kind of ongoing care.”
— Salma, Tanzania“I still WhatsApp Glenda whenever I’m in doubt. She’s always there.”
— Ping, Norway
Airbrushing 3D Life Casts (£350)
A private three-hour session focused entirely on improving the finishing of your own work.
Bring your own cast or keepsake and we’ll work through the process together. You’ll receive guidance on colour blending, layering, tonal variation and finishing techniques, along with advice specific to your own work.
You’ll also receive your finished piece, course notes, training videos from your session, trusted supplier recommendations, and ongoing support afterwards.
I don’t disappear when the session ends. If you need advice as you continue practising, I’m always happy to help.
Practical details
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Location: Private studio in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset (approximately 15 minutes from Poole, 30 minutes from Bournemouth)
Parking: Free on-site parking
All sessions are informal and without obligation. I work with one student at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to own an airbrush?
No. We’ll discuss equipment during your session and I’ll recommend the products and suppliers I personally use, so you can make an informed decision before investing.
Do I need previous airbrush experience?
No, but you should already have experience creating casts or keepsakes. This session focuses on finishing rather than teaching casting from the beginning.
Can I attend if I trained somewhere else?
Absolutely. This Masterclass is for anyone who already creates casts and wants to improve their finishing skills, regardless of where they trained.
What should I bring?
Bring a recent cast or keepsake you’d like to work on. Wherever possible, we’ll use your own piece so everything relates directly to your work.
Where does the training take place?
Training takes place in my private studio in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset.
Ready to improve your finishing skills?
If you’d like to learn how to achieve a more professional finish on the casts you already create, get in touch. Tell me a little about your current work and the piece you’d like to bring along. I’ll reply personally within 24 hours.
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Call 07738 165146
Payment: 50% deposit to secure your date, balance due the week before
• International payments via Wise
Price :£350
Prerequisites : Prior casting or keepsake-making experience
Duration : 3 hours
Included : FULL TRAINING
Take Away : SUPPLIERS LIST NOTES & VIDEOS, CERTIFICATE
Location : STUDIO IN POOLE, DORSET
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