The correct hand position
Here you will find inspiration for different hand positions that have proven effective in creating a perfect handprint .
TIP: Your rings on your fingers will also be beautifully and intricately molded!
"Classic"
The classic. The hands are tightly clasped. This hand position conveys a feeling of deep connection and mutual support.
IMPORTANT: Press your fingers firmly against your partner's hand to prevent air pockets from forming.
"Romantic"
The Romantic. Hands and fingers are tightly entwined. This conveys the feeling of endless love , a person one never wants to let go of.
IMPORTANT: Press your fingers firmly against your partner's hand to prevent air pockets from forming.
"Little spoon"
The spooning position. Here, one hand (palm) is placed on the back of the partner's hand. This hand position conveys a feeling of support ; one is held and protected.
IMPORTANT: Press hands and fingers firmly together to avoid air pockets. Fingers should not be bent too sharply, otherwise air pockets would cause the fingertips to be missing.
"Big Bear"
The big bear. He holds the little bear and gives him protection and affection. The starting position is the spooning position, but the fingers are completely curled and pressed tightly together.
IMPORTANT: Press hands and fingers firmly together, leaving no gaps.
"Waltz"
The waltz. A romantic, intimate dance between two lovers. This hand gesture perfectly reflects that... ease and romance in love.
IMPORTANT: Press hands and fingers firmly together and bend fingers only slightly.
"Peel"
The bowl. Made from two hands by one person, or one hand each by two people. Serves as a jewelry or key dish , candle holder, or even for birdseed (sealable).
IMPORTANT: Do not bend your fingers too much, otherwise the formation of air pockets could result in missing fingertips.
"Jewelry holder"
The jewelry holder. Every woman knows it. No more tangled necklaces. Here you can make your own DIY jewelry holder to hang rings and necklaces on your fingers.
IMPORTANT: Do not curl your fingers too much, as air pockets could cause the fingertips to be lost.
"Thumbs up"
The thumb. Whether for practice or for fun, the thumb always works . Attach it to a picture frame and hang it on the wall in the hallway, then you can hang your keys on it as soon as you get home.
IMPORTANT: Press your fingers firmly against the palm of your hand to avoid air pockets.
Other things to consider
As you can already deduce from the tips on individual hand positions, it's important to avoid creating air pockets in the mold that are difficult to fill with plaster. If this happens, a finger or fingertip might end up missing from the sculpture.
Fingernails become relatively thin; if you have longer nails, they might break a little. However, this can easily be corrected at the end with a nail file.
"Oh No"
Here you see an example photo of what doesn't work. Why? - Here, the fingers are bent so far that the fingertips point upwards again when the mold is placed in the bucket. In other words, the plaster would have to fill this "air pocket" to completely mold the finger. However, there is air in the fingers, which can only escape upwards , which is impossible here. So, the air remains in the fingertips, the plaster can't displace the air, and in the end, the fingertips are missing from the sculpture.
