Every inclusion is unique, and we understand just how precious these materials can be. To help us create your perfect keepsake, please read the relevant information below before sending your inclusions.
Breastmilk & Colostrum
- Minimum quantity: Ideally 5ml of breastmilk or colostrum. Smaller quantities can be accommodated, below 2.5ml I may need to add a little water during preservation.
- Previously frozen milk: Perfectly suitable, including milk that has been stored in the freezer for some time.
- Preservation: Your milk is carefully preserved using a specialist process that transforms it into a powder before being incorporated into resin. This process takes approximately five days and helps protect the milk against deterioration.
- Unused milk: Any remaining preserved breastmilk powder is securely stored for future remakes or additional orders.
- Appearance: A natural, milk coloured finish is standard, although alternative colours, decorative flakes and opal accents are available upon request. Opal accents cost an additional £5 per item.
Umbilical Cord
Umbilical cord must be completely dried before sending.
Small strands or fragments can be incorporated throughout your jewellery or arranged in a particular area of the design.
If you would prefer your cord to be discreetly positioned or contained within a smaller section of your piece, please let us know your preferences.
Placenta
We can only accept fully dried or encapsulated placenta. Fresh placenta cannot be accepted.
- If your placenta has been encapsulated, one capsule is sufficient.
- The natural colour of your placenta may influence the appearance of your finished jewellery.
- If you would prefer a more subtle finish, your placenta can be positioned in a smaller section of the design or concealed where the design allows.
Please contact us if you have any specific preferences.
Cremation Ashes
We can incorporate both human and animal cremation ashes into our jewellery.
- Quantity required: Approximately one teaspoon of ashes is sufficient.
- Inclusion Kit: UK orders include a suitable container for safely sending your ashes.
- Natural appearance: Cremation ashes vary in colour, texture and particle size, which can influence the finished appearance of your jewellery.
- Visible or discreet: Ashes can be displayed within the resin or incorporated more discreetly. If you would prefer your ashes to be concealed, please let us know.
We understand that cremation ashes are irreplaceable and treat every inclusion with the utmost care and respect.
Hair & Fur
Hair and fur can be incorporated into many of our jewellery designs, creating a beautiful keepsake of someone special.
- Quantity required: A small curl, lock or tuft of hair or fur is usually sufficient.
- Appearance: The colour, texture and thickness of the hair will influence how it appears within the resin.
- Lighter hair: Blonde, white and grey hair may become translucent when placed in resin, making individual strands less visible.
Although we carefully select and position strands to achieve the best possible result, we cannot guarantee the visibility of hair or fur, as this depends on its natural characteristics.
If you have a particular arrangement in mind, please contact us before ordering.
Custom & Unusual Inclusions
We can accommodate a wide variety of sentimental inclusions beyond those listed above, including teeth, fabric, soil, pregnancy tests and other meaningful materials.
Some inclusions may require specialist preparation or may not be suitable for every jewellery design.
Please contact us before ordering with an unusual inclusion so we can discuss its suitability, your design preferences and any special preparation requirements.
A Little Reassurance
Your inclusions are handled with care throughout the creation process. Any unused inclusions will be returned with your completed jewellery, with the exception of preserved breastmilk powder, which is retained for future remakes or additional orders.
If you're unsure how much to send, how to prepare your inclusion or whether something can be incorporated into your chosen design, we're always happy to help.
Simply get in touch before ordering, and we'll guide you through the process.