Halcyon Casts  Reviews 

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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had hand and foot casts done by Elle at Halcyon Casts when our daughter was just 2 weeks old, and I honestly couldn't recommend her more. Elle was so lovely, patient and gentle with our new... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I first met Elle at Halcyon Casts six years ago, when my son was born, and we had his tiny prints captured. Even then, the care, patience, and attention to detail were incredible – it felt like suc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A really lovely experience! Elle is a wonderful host who makes you feel comfortable from the very start. We are super excited to see our baby’s casts! Her work is fantastic and authentic to her design... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The casts of our baby Lily's hand and feet in bronze were outstanding. The level of detail and finish was beautiful. We are so glad we got the cast made when Lily was only 8 weeks old. Now 6 months th... See more

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  1. Artist
  2. Art Handcraft
  3. Art Studio
  4. Baby Store
  5. Handicraft
  6. Sculpture

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We create baby, child and family life casts of hands and feet. From newborn babies just a few days old to all ages beyond. We make framed plaster casts and solid bronze metal freestanding sculptures. Capturing a tiny moment in time to treasure forever. Ensuring the tiniest and most precious of details are captured in our casts. The delicate crinkles, tiny fine creases and beautiful deep wrinkles. We pride ourselves on providing a warm, welcoming environment and an enjoyable session experience for you, as well as creating unique and beautiful keepsakes. Our newborn sessions are calm and nurturing. Our sibling and family sessions are fun and playful. Based in Buckinghamshire.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% worth it - whatever the age!

Our experience with Elle was just magical. From the minute we arrived she made my little ones feel calm and helped them to enjoy the experience with toys for them to play with and lovely little chats to keep them smiling. I had wanted to do this when my little boy was tiny but we were unable to due to COVID. Fast forward 3 years and I thought the moment had passed, but we went for a sibling cast and it was just perfect. These casts really are so special for any age…I’m so glad that their tiny little features have been captured forever.

8 December 2022
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Thank you so much for such a beautiful review of your session and casts. I'm glad we were able to capture a moment in time for you to treasure and you are SO right, these casts are perfectly wonderful for any age. It's never too late. So lovely to meet you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant experience

Got family casts done sometime back. Elle made us all feel comfortable and did not rush a bit. Excellent communication throughout. Went out of her way and sent us sturdy wall mounts! Brilliant person and brilliant experience.A keepsake to cherish forever

30 April 2022
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Thank you so much Nidhi! We had such a great session making your family casts, they were a joy to make for you. So pleased you enjoyed the experience and that your family casts will be cherished.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sienna's foot cast review

We had a great time getting Sienna's feet cast. It was such a simple process and so relaxing Sienna slept the whole way through! The finished product is so beautiful, we can't wait to put it up in her nursery when we've decorated it!

3 October 2022
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Thanks so much Rachel, so glad you had a great time and so lovely that Sienna was so relaxed too! Thank you for choosing Halcyon Casts

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional, exceptional, exceptional - look no further if you're after casts for your little ones

If you want THE most beautiful keep sakes of your baby's hands and feet and live in the South Bucks area, Halcyon Casts is the place you want to go to! Not only is Elle wonderful (a warm, welcoming Mum who's built a beautiful business on creating gorgeous memories), but the casts are amazing... as was the experience! Elle walked us through what she was doing and how the process worked when we were there, whilst also being super empathetic and helpful with my ten week old. The plaster casts are incredible, and everything from the box frame, typography and packaging was faultless. Our little hand and foot now take centre stage on our sideboard! Don't Google anyone else, hit the contact button on Elle's site now!

27 June 2022
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Oh Natalie! You have totally made my day! No. actually, scrap that, you have absolutely made my week with your gorgeous review! Thank you SO much. I’m over the moon that you have enjoyed your Halcyon Casts experience so much and thank you so much for sharing your review. I loved our casting session together and making your casts for you was an absolute joy. Thank YOU!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Two wonderful experiences

We've had two wonderful experiences with Elle. When both our children were born Elle was one of the first people we saw in person. Out of those visits we received beautiful casts of our children's hands and feet which we will treasure forever. They made the most wonderful gifts for family, too. The care she puts into the casts is worth 5 stars alone, but she goes above and beyond. We received photos and videos of the process and the sessions definitely double as a little bit of post-natal therapy. You get a real feeling that Elle not only cares about the finished product but also about you and your experience.

31 January 2022
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Thank you ever so much Amy for your lovely review. I am so touched that you felt so nurtured in your session and that your experience was a precious moment. Thank you for choosing Halcyon Casts to make your treasured keepsakes of both of your gorgeous children.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and professional service

Friendly and professional service. We were all made to feel welcome and our baby was well cared for.
Elle sent some photos of the casts in progress so we got a sneak preview which was a nice touch.
We were really pleased with the end result and would recommend to friends.

10 September 2022
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Thank you Rose. We are so glad you felt welcomed and cared for. It was a pleasure to meet you all and make your beautiful casts for you. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly special keepsakes you will treasure forever

Elle is truly the most lovely, genuine person who clearly loves what she does. We travelled quite far to see her because it is clear her work is so so so special and one of a kind pieces you can keep and treasure forever. She makes you feel at ease the moment you step in the door and has a magic way with babies. Don’t hesitate, book in with Elle, you won’t regret it. Would recommend her a thousand times over.

23 November 2021
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Thank you SO much! Thank you for travelling such a distance to visit for your session, for choosing us to make your casts and for your amazing review. I am so touched by your words. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A treasured possession

It is 10 years since Elle cast my daughter’s hand. She was only 8 days old. The cast is beautiful and is one of our most treasured possessions. I have very happy memories of the casting session; Elle was my first non-family member visitor! Thank you, Elle.

18 October 2022
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Thank you Mrs Ansell. Wow, ten years has absolutely flown by! I’m so touched that you have taken the time to post a review. and I feel so happy that your daughters casts are so treasured by you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ‘Elle experience’ is amazing from…

The ‘Elle experience’ is amazing from start to finish!! She has captured both of my babies hands and feet in the most beautiful casts, something that I will treasure forever!!

12 September 2022
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and taking the time to share.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was lucky enough to be gifted our…

I was lucky enough to be gifted our hand casting experience by a friend when my son was born. The whole experience from start to finish was fab! Elle is such a lovely person and really made us feel comfortable. It was one of the first outings I had done with my newborn so I was a bit nervous but Elle was so welcoming and professional, even super understanding when we were running late. The hand and foot cast is such a beautiful memory of when our son was first born. Thank you so much Elle! Highly recommend!!

1 April 2022
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Thank you Katrina for such a glowing review! I love that you enjoyed the entire process and especially the session experience. I understand how daunting those first few outings with your newborn can feel and I’m so glad I made you feel relaxed. I am so pleased you love your finished casts, I loved making them for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brillant footcasts!

We went to get our 1 month daughter’s feet casted at Mamas and Papas Stratford with Elle. She was so warm, friendly and great with our daughter - Sienna. She talked us through the whole process and it was lovely to see her work. The final foot casts were beautifully made and mounted. I would definitely recommend her to all my friends and would use her service again in the future.

5 March 2022
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Thank you Krish, we had such a lovely session in the Stratford store with you and your family. Thank you for choosing Halcyon Casts to make your casts for you and thank you for your recommendations. We really appreciate your kindness, thank you so much!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous experience!

Elle was calm and professional despite my two year old running around while she cast him and my 8 week old baby! Great experience xx

22 September 2022
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Lisa, thank you! It was an absolute pleasure and so much fun to cast your two little ones! I thoroughly enjoyed myself too. Thank you for your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic!

We had a wonderful experience having the casts made and the finished product is beautiful. Thank you!

8 June 2022
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Thank you so much for your review Laura!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elle was absolutely fantastic

Elle was absolutely fantastic, she was friendly and patient. The frame she created with the moulds of my little one’s hands and feet was absolutely beautiful. I’m so glad I booked her as I will always have the frame as a beautiful memory to treasure forever.

10 November 2021
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Thank you Mariam for your wonderfully kind review. Your little one was such a happy little soul in our session! It was an absolute pleasure to meet you all and create a very special keepsake for you to treasure forever. Thank you so much for choosing Halcyon Casts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really recommend!

I could not recommend Elle’s services more, she is wonderful! I started off having my youngest’s foot cast in bronze when she was a newborn and the experience itself was great. Elle made us all feel welcomed and at ease - especially my 3 year old who came with me. I was worried about how I was going to manage with them both on my own but I shouldn’t have - Elle was so kind and engaged with my eldest and she talked about helping to mix the cast mixture for weeks! Off the back of that wonderful experience I booked in for a siblings cast with both of my girls. I have now received both items and they are so beautiful, I will treasure them forever. I really think the relaxed environment Elle creates results in such beautiful casts. Elle was an absolute pleasure to deal with from beginning to end. Thank you Elle!

12 March 2022
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review Zoe. It was such such a treat for me to see you and your girls twice at Mamas and Papas for your sessions. We had such fun didn't we, I've missed the help of your eldest ever since. She is a little artist in the making there! I'm so glad you enjoyed your session experience and are so pleased with your finished bronze cast and sibling framed casts. Thank you Zoe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elle was wonderful from start to…

Elle was wonderful from start to finish, she put us at ease as soon as we met her and not to mention the casts she made of our daughters hands are feet are absolutely bloody beautiful! Would recommend and definitely use Elle again

17 April 2022
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Thank you Liah! I would love to see you and your gorgeous family again! So thrilled you love your casts as much as I loved making them for you. Thank you for your kind review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Work!

As a new Mum, Elle made this beautiful experience so relaxing and enjoyable, even with a 5 week old baby! Creating the most wonderful casts and all set into a keepsake frame, I highly recommended Halcyon Casts!
Beautiful work, thank you!

20 May 2022
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Reply from Halcyon Casts

Yasmin, thank you SO much for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to make your newborn casts for you. I’m so glad you enjoyed your session experience and your finished framed casts. Thank you for choosing Halcyon Casts.

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