Jersey Memory Maker (previously known as Freddie's Footprint) is a local castings and keepsake service owned and operated by Emma Matthews.

The business has been operating since 2011 and I took over the running of it in 2022, having been a fan since having my daughters hands and feet casted as babies and having come to love casting their growth, milestones and memories myself.

Castings can be taken at any age from newborn right through to the elderly and everyone in between. Castings make the most amazing baby shower or newborn gifts, allowing new parents to remember forever just how tiny their precious little ones hands and feet once were. Some clients love them so much that they come back every year for a new identical handprint tile to track the growth of their children through the years. However, castings are not just for babies. Casts can be made for siblings, families, even multi-generational casts or for couples to mark special milestones (such as engagements, weddings, or anniversaries), it’s never too late as all memories are special moments in time to be captured and remembered.

Every cast is unique and crafted bespoke to client requirements. Whether you want it framed to hang on the wall, free-standing or encased to display, I will work with you to get a casting you will love and treasure forever.

Casts are taken during your one-to-one appointment at my home behind Gorey Village (although if you can’t or don’t drive it’s not a problem, just let me know at the time of booking) using dental grade hypoallergenic alginate or impression material. They are set with sculpture plaster, dried, sealed, painted or waxed and varnished to prevent UV fading before framing or mounting and any personalised finishing touches are added. The process from end to end takes approximately 6-8 weeks, but the end results are well worth waiting for.

For a full list of available casting and keepsake services, please visit my website or social media.

All items require a pre-booked casting appointment. Please contact Emma via email or social media to arrange.