The product - In order to take the fingerprints and create the perfect charms I use a product called Precious Metal Clay (PMC). PMC was developed in Japan in the early 1990s by Mitsubishi. The development of the product over the years led to a particular type of PMC that is ideal to work with to take fingerprints. The process - Whilst with you I work with the clay, rolling and shaping it, before gently pressing yours or your childs finger into it (just like playing with play dough!!).   Should you require a picture charm you need only send me your child’s simple pencil drawing (within a given framework) and I will create a stencil in order to recreate the image as a beautiful silver charm. I carry out the next processes on my own, drying the clay, sanding, engraving and then placing each charm in a kiln. Once the product is hardened in the kiln I polish, tumble and finish the product to my own exacting standards to ensure that you have the perfect gift to treasure.   Once the charm has been finished it is ready to be created into cufflinks, key chains or added to any of our beautiful pieces of jewellery or picture frames. How it is done -  I will arrange with you to take the fingerprint impression in the comfort of your own home.   I am delighted to be able to receive your orders for picture charms via email or through the post. Why not arrange with some friends to get together and I can join the party to take the prints whilst having a display of the products on offer? The party host will then receive a discount towards any items she buys, dependant on the sales at the party.   I will be working with local schools, nurseries, play centres and shops to promote and provide an opportunity to take orders and prints. Please look out for the promotion of my products in your area. Delivery - Once finished your item is then packaged beautifully in my personalised gift bags then returned to you via Royal Mail Special Delivery, at a cost of £5.50 which is taken at the time of placing your order.   Delivery will be between 2-4 weeks from taking the initial order. Your Questions Answered-  Do I have to have a fingerprint? No, I can create cutouts or recreate simple pictures and add dates, names or occasions depending on your requirements. This still creates a very beautiful, unique personalised gift.     Do you cover the whole of the UK? At present I am based and am working around the North West of England. As I need to be there in person to take your print, at this present time I am unable to cover the whole of the UK. However, I can still provide beautiful, bespoke charms and pieces of jewellery throughout the UK (Dependant on Royal Mail postal coverage) by creating charms with cut-outs, pictures or just engraving. So no matter where you are - please contact me with your requirements.