5 Best Dog Paw Print Impression Kits
When I first looked into my dog’s big, beautiful eyes, I knew that I’d go through the end of the Earth to give this dog everything a canine could ever dream of. I’m sure many other pet owners with canine companions would share in my sentiment.
From getting them the best toys, the best outfits, the best food, and the best of the absolute best for any dog, there’s nothing that a pet owner hasn’t thought of or already gotten for their pet. All but one – an impression of their paw print. But there are so many options – how do we pick the best dog paw print impression kits?
An impression paw print kit shares the same idea of a baby’s first step impression or a couple’s prized ceramic impression of their hands. You’re probably familiar with the concept but might not have been aware that brands manufacture these kits specifically for dogs.
The best part is there isn’t just one product. There are several! And today, we’re going to go over five of our top picks for dog paw impression kits.
Why Get an Impression Kit?
The idea of getting an impression made of something isn’t a new concept. It’s deep-rooted with making a moment last a lifetime. Getting the tear works ready each time you look at it.
Think of it: You can’t stop your pet from growing up (one dog year is worth more in human years). You’ll blink, and your puppy would have grown into a 60 pound Rottweiler or a GIANT Bernedoodle. Where did the puppy go!?
Your pet will inevitably grow older as time goes on, or you might have had your pet for a short period. In either case, an impression of their paw print is a memento of the time you two shared.
From the walks to the playtime to gnawing at a chew toy or playing fetch, each moment spent with your pet is one to be cherished.
Difference Between an Impression and a Photograph
When we talk of souvenirs, most people will immediately resort to taking out their cameras to ‘capture’ the moment quite literally. Photographs are great, but there are other ways to live in the moment years on – that don’t involve flash photography.
- An impression can be hung and kept alongside a photograph of your dog at that age; alternatively, you could keep several impressions in chronological order
- An impression holds more sentimental value and is one of a kind
- It’s a fun activity with your pet
- They can be used decoratively
Our Top Five Pick for the Best Dog Paw Print Impression Kits
ONE: Pearhead Pet Pawprint Hanging Keepsake Ornament
Pearhead has marketed it’s pawprint hanging keepsake ornament kit with the tag line ‘a paw-fect keepsake,’ and we couldn’t be more ecstatic to mention it here on our list of the best impression kits.
The overall product is kept in a box measuring 1.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches, available in numerous designs and variants. However, the product in question is the easiest one to use and gives excellent value.
What’s inside the kit?
- Soft kneed able, white clay
- A clay roller
- A circular shaper
- Three ribbons
How to use it?
- Place a sheet on your working surface.
- Knead the clay with your hands for a minute or so to make it soft and moldable.
- Roll it out flat, yet maintaining significant width using the roller included in the packaging.
- Shape it out using the circular-shaped cutout provided.
- Assist your pet as your press their paw on the clay.
- Wait for less than 30 seconds and gently take their paw off.
- Cut out an opening for the ribbon at the top of the impression.
- Choose between any one of the three ribbons provided to tie it with.
That’s it!
Why do we love it?
There are more reasons than one why we love the pearhead pet pawprint hanging keepsake ornament. To start, it comes in a kit with everything necessary to make a keepsake.
The clay is durable, soft, yet also sturdy enough to resist breakage. The overall process takes less than 15 minutes to complete. It’s mess-free and won’t irritate your pet.
What could be improved?
The clay might take longer to kneed in some cases and dries up reasonably quickly, leaving an uneven impression.
TWO – Pearhead Pet Pawprints Picture Frame and Ink Kit
Consumers are raving over the product, and we agree. Pearhead is featured again on our list of top five’s with another product ideal for pet owners who are looking to hold onto their pet’s moments forever with the pawprints picture frame and ink kit.
What’s a better memento? A picture or an impression of their pawprint? Why not both? This pearhead product features a frame measuring at 12.06″x7.88″x1.56″ with two separate frames hinged as one: one for a picture of your pet and one for an impression of their pawprint.
What’s inside the kit?
- A 12.06″x7.88″x1.56″ frame with two frames hinged as one.
- Soft kneed able, white clay
- A clay roller
How to use it?
- Layout a sheet of plastic onto your working station.
- Knead the clay for 2-3 minutes to make it soft and moldable.
- Roll the clay flat.
- Assist your pet as you place their paw onto the clay.
- Hold their paw in place for 2 minutes or so.
- Let go gently without disrupting the impression.
- Leave the impression to air-dry for 1-2 days before placing it inside one of the two frames.
What do we love about it?
We love the fact that pearhead created a product that could be used to store an image and an impression for your pet. It’s priced relatively budget-friendly and made to be decorative and adorable – all at once.
What could be improved?
While there isn’t much to improve upon, it would have been better to have more options in terms of design for the product.
THREE – Baby Mushroom Paw Print Christmas Ornament
The Baby Mushroom paw print impression kit has enough clay to make not one but two impressions. If you have more than one canines at home, you won’t have to look for two separate kits in this case.
The kit is ideal to use as keepsakes for Christmas time: either to be hung as an ornament on the tree or to be stood on its display stand. What’s more is the stencil kit that could be used to personalize each memento with a time, name, and date.
What’s inside the kit?
- 70g of kneadable, soft, white clay
- A clay roller
- A clay cutter
- Punch hole cutter
- Assorted ribbons
- Two display stands
- Stencil kit
How to use it?
- Layout a sheet of plastic on your workstation.
- Knead the clay for 2-3 minutes.
- Roll them out flat and cut them into two 4.5 inched circular disks.
- Assist your pet by placing their paw onto the clay cutout for two minutes.
- Carefully take their paw out of the clay.
- Using the punch hole cutter, cut out slots for the ribbons.
- Personalize the impression using the stencil provided.
- Let the impression air dry for 2-3 days.
- Either place it on the display stand or hang it using the ribbons.
What do we love about it?
Everything! The kit has everything imaginable to make it ideal for pet owners. There’s enough clay to last two impressions, a personalized stencil kit to make the memento’s even more special.
What could be improved?
The display stand isn’t of the best quality, and the time taken for the clay to dry somewhat longer than most kits.
FOUR – Pearhead Pet Wall Picture Frame and Pawprint Kit
With its third feature on our list, the brand Pearhead has dominated when it comes to manufacturing products for sentimental pet owners. Like its frame mentioned, the pearhead pet wall picture frame is a hanging frame for walls (compared to being placed on a nightstand).
What’s inside the kit?
- Soft, kneadable, white clay.
- A clay roller.
- A frame 12″ W x 9.5″ H / photo inserts: 3.75″ W x 5.75″ H.
How to use it?
- Knead the clay for a minute or two.
- Roll it out flat using the roller.
- Place your pet’s paw onto the clay for 2 minutes.
- Allow it to air dry for 2 days.
What do we love about it?
The frame is durable and sturdy, the kit is easy to use, and the time taken to air dry is reasonably short.
What don’t we love about it?
The frame is a tad bit too bulky.
FIVE – Ultimate Pet Paw Print: Frame With Two Pictures
The Ultimate Pet Paw Print impression kit features a design with not one but two slots to place pictures in. The largest slot is dedicated to the pet’s paw print, and there are two added slots for images.
What’s inside the kit?
- Soft, kneadable, white clay.
- Clay roller.
- A 12.3 x 9.8 x 1.5 inches frame.
- Stencil kit.
How to use it?
- Knead and roll out the clay.
- Assist your pet in making their impression.
- Personalize it using the stencil provided.
- Allow the impression to air dry for two days.
- Place the impression along with two images in the frame.
What do we love about it?
The frame is stylish, durable, and features two slots for images. The clay is enough for more extensive impressions. Even big dogs will be able to use this kit.
What could be improved?
There could be more options.
Conclusion
And there you have it! Our list of top five impression kits to cherish forever with your dog. They are wonderful right now, and are an important part of coping once your loved dog has a long and fulfilled life.
