Cast and Frame: Helping preserve precious memories

MOMPRENEUR:

Alison Grigg


HER BUSINESS IDEA:        
My business is all about 3D life casting.  We take 3D life sized moulds of babies’ hands and feet then cast them in stone.


HOW IT ALL STARTED:
The idea came from a friend in Australia who also has her own 3D life casting business. My husband and I thought it was unique and decided to bring it to the Philippines.  It took us two years before we were able to launch our business here because we initially had no idea where to source the products.  Eventually, we were able to source quality materials from Italy that guarantee 100% safety for the delicate hands and feet of babies.  

We decided to do trial casting with our friends’ babies and taught ourselves how to do the moldings.  It took us about six months of trial and error until we perfected our craft.  We then offered home service and participated in bazaars to promote our product.  Our business gradually grew.  It was our dream to bring something unique to the Philippine market and Cast and Frame is it.  

Our customers love what we do.  When they see the finished product, they are extremely surprised at the intricate detail of the cast, where every fine line and crease of their babies’ hands and feet are captured.

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FUTURE PLANS:
We are expanding our product line through “Body Grooves” which involves belly casting of pregnant women so moms can capture their fond memories of the time when they were pregnant.  They can display their belly cast in the nursery.  People have also asked us about molding other things and we are experimenting to see what’s possible.  We’ve already started molding the paws of our customers’ pets!  

We also have two licensees and are hoping to find other people interested in doing this business.  


WHY BEING A MOM IS THE GREATEST:
My husband and I started Cast and Frame just when I found out I was pregnant.  I felt it was a sign that it was the right time to get into this business.  I have not been a mom for very long but I find that being a mom gives me such an amazing feeling.  And with Cast and Frame, I can freeze time and preserve all my precious memories of motherhood.  


ON WORK & LIFE BALANCE:
I find it easy to achieve work life balance since I work from home.  I have more time to be with my husband and my newborn son.  Aside from Cast and Frame, I run another business selling cosmetics and brushes through my website www.moi-cosmetics.com.


ADVICE FOR ASPIRING MOMPRENEURS:
If you have a great unique idea, give it a go!  Just prepare well.  Make sure you do your research so you are able to start your business with sufficient information.  At the end of the day, what’s important is that you enjoy what you are doing.  


CONTACT INFO:
Mobile no: 0915-635-6203
Office Address: 428-b Medical Arts Bldg, St. Lukes Hospital, E. Rodriguez Ave
Email:  castandframe@hotmail.com
Website:  www.castandframe.com