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We specialize in creating bespoke jewellery tailored to the moments you want to celebrate. From those little pet nose prints to those perfect paw pads and the ever so beautifully detailed fingerprint. Our expertise can bring your vision to life, ensuring that each piece is a personal statement of elegance and individuality. Fully UK hallmarked and made from solid gold or silver in your choice of carat.

Life Casting

Every detail preserved

Experience the art of life casting with Angelcasts. Created by Ami Crabb, a female life caster with over 14 years creating highly detailed castings for Fashion, TV and private commissions. Every piece is expertly made of you making each piece a true reflection of your style. Available in Foundry Bronze, fibreglass, cold cast metals, chrome, copper and nickel.

Sculpture Casting

Elevating Spaces and a Helping Hand

From an idea or a sketch, extensive years as a former prop maker mean Angelcasts have the skills to create and elevate your space, event or exhibition with a beautifully cast sculpture. From sculpting the initial model, to mould making and casting the final piece. We can help to create the perfect piece for you. Or help you as an artist get to the next stage of your artistic development and get gallery worthy castings.

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At Angelcasts, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality in every piece we create. Our dedication to excellence ensures that each jewellery item and sculpture meets stringent quality checks, delivering unparalleled craftsmanship to our clients.

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Angelcasts are a casting company producing expertly detailed body castings into stunning and discreet miniature bronze and life size metal sculptures for your home. Working with foundry metals, cold cast metals and precious metals including sterling silver and gold in various carats.

Free home visits for casting appointments in Manchester and London. Or we can come to your home for a casting session and small fee anywhere in the UK.

We specialise in creating elegant, classic and contemporary pieces of the ones you love. From hallmarked jewellery to figurative sculpture. Those precious moments can be immortalised into modern designs to suit your style, fashion or home and garden.

Angelcasts are a female led life casting company created by Ami Crabb, a former prop maker with years of experience casting for Fashion, TV & Film. From Hussein Chalayan to Ridley Scott, Ami's previous material skills create perfection in all of Angelcast's services.

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Angelcasts cosy and serene casting studio. Come and take a casting or bring your sculpture and or mould. We can help you level up your art or create something truly stunning for your home or garden.

An alternate view of the stunning work from @sarahcleaversculpture of 'Adam' - to be honest, I love every angle of him and I am delighted to be working with Sarah again. 'Adam' was moulded and cast at the studio in cold cast iron. He has already been exhibited days after creation, in a gallery in Scotland and there is an exciting path ahead for him.

It's a real pleasure to work with artists and help them level up their work from a clay form, to a gallery worthy piece to exhibit and sell. We are more than just a casting and moulding service, from advice on materials, budgets, supporting sculpting and being extra eyes. Sometimes you need that objective view or knowledge to get over a certain hump or obstacle.

As a prop maker at heart, it's always at my core to support and make ideas come to life, in whatever guise they may be.

Thank you to everyone who has got in touch for the model call out. I've not had a chance to contact everyone individually yet, but I will! It's very much a work in progress and designs will adapt around those that come forward and their comfort too. Don't let the title put you off, I'm just not ready to share the full details yet but shows the direction I am leaning. But I am overwhelmed with the fantastic response from you all so far. Thankyou, honestly.

In the meantime it's all go go go behind the scenes as I design and catch up after a much needed break.

Looking forward to 2026 and hoping it brings a much better year on Tuesday I'll also get some long awaited test results too 🙏

Model Call Out - for any person, any body type, gender, age (over 18) , ethnicity & or disability, welcome to register their interest.

I'll be collating a list of individuals who would want to get involved in creating an exhibition around Myths and representation. Don't let the loose title put you off, I want to hear from anyone who would be excited to get involved.

Tap the link in the bio to register your interest. I won't be looking to start casting until late spring.

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Foundry bronze casts of a late husband set onto solid polished mahogany. These castings were originally taken in November 2024. It is often the way with memorial castings, it takes time. Grief is the hardest emotion to navigate. It creeps up on you unaware.

Something seemingly simple can suddenly fully disturb your day, it's not always the big dates and anniversaries. It's often the little things. Their absence can feel deeper than words could ever explain.

As such I don't mind pausing, sometimes it's not right to rush into a decision. These castings nearly became many things. We paused with them cast in bronze in early summer, until the mahogany was found, carved and polished to match his piano.

They rest in their new home and can bring comfort when there is sadness.

It's been a mad week catching up. Although I am not officially fully open till Monday, it's so lovely to hear from you all and book in all those surprise casting sessions and read the lovely messages from Christmas orders.

These little casts were a Christmas present for grandparents, made from cold cast bronze and hand engraved.

I've been in the studio this week recycling old plaster, deep cleaning and organising stock and admin. It's not very glamorous but it's what keeps the studio and workshop running smoothly and safely 🙏

See you all Monday.

Last day of collections and deliveries and I've really only been able to tease some of what I have made recently. I can't wait to share with you all.

As of tonight all 3D work will be complete and under everyone's trees. I've only a few little jewellery bits left to tinker for last minute favours for friends or local clients.

Then I'll officially be closed and on chrimbo holiday mode 😍

Upside down for eternity? Inside out and round and round... That's the beauty of this chrome. I even love how the gallery looks in its reflections and I am waving to show this just as it is. No extra effects.

Just pure beauty and ready to install tomorrow 😍

It also perfectly captures the chaos that is this last leg to Christmas. I'll be closing at the end of the 19th Dec and won't reopen until the 10th of January.

I can still receive prints and more but I won't be opening up the workshop until after the 10th.

This gives me the chance to recycle waste, deep clean the workshop and prepare for the new year and all my exciting commissions which are waiting for January.

It's going to be an awesome end and an amazing start to 2026 🤟

Down to 16 large boxes left to deliver and all final jewellery to go out tomorrow 😍

So many beautiful things have been packed up and I cannot wait for you all to see...

In the meantime here is a little peep of one piece and a special mention to @studio9_photographyuk who helped me photograph this piece before it's final install this week.

Credits:
Casting by @angelcasts
Photography by @studio9_photographyuk
Location @1853studios

Safely posted to their new home. We can come to you and take a casting anywhere and ship back or personally deliver your stunning keepsake.

How about these gorgeous toes? Made in cold cast bronze and framed in black.

Perfection, ready to cherish for a lifetime. The perfect gift for any new parent.

No words... A beautiful blend of two materials to create something completely new.

This one is going to blow you away and I am counting down the days for the install and to see my clients faces when I unveil it for them.

I'm sad it's going to be so short-lived at the studio. So many pieces are the same. As soon as they are done and I get the chance to really see what I have created and go wow, it's done... It's gone 🤣

#bodycasting #lifecasting #bronzeart #femaleartist

So if you see me pottering around the studios. I will not look this clean and probably will be somewhat manic 🤣 one more week of Christmas orders and a huge post office run tomorrow. Followed by some trips up and down the country and then a few more big installs and then that should be it!

I'm quieter on socials because I can't spoil the surprises and I am working all the hours under the moon and the sun at the moment.

But it will be so worth it when my clients wake up on Christmas day and get to see their pieces.

In the meantime don't let me slip from your algorithm because you won't want to miss out on all the goodie reveals.

Plus I'll be announcing a New year competition for a special prize to win. If you have anything in particular you would want to win, let me know below 👇

Oh oh oh instead of Ho ho ho. This beautiful casting isn't even finished yet, just you wait. But my oh my, how does it sparkle and shine and also retain it's fabulous detail?

We offer quality in every piece, with expert craftsmanship and attention to detail to leave you something to last a lifetime to cherish for all the years.

It's too late to book in time for Christmas. But it's not too late to gift. Our stunning voucher gift kit means you can give something truly special this Christmas, with the excitement of the experience that is life casting; fun, silly and wonderful. So many amazing materials to choose from, but for this shiny sparkle, your best bet is copper or Nickle.

What would you choose?

Still time to post a physical gift wrapped kit on every order. Or we can send an email voucher if it's really tight.... Either way it's a gift that transcends all. Make it timeless.

Very proud of @sarahcleaversculpture who is proudly displaying 'Adam' at @visualartsscotland for their 'The Thread That Pulls' exhibition at @nationalgalleriesscot

I helped Sarah by moulding and casting her beautiful sculpture of Adam in cold cast iron. Sarah may be new to Instagram, but she has been a very interesting, visual artist for many years.

Have a follow to see more, of her visual arts background, or if you are up that way, there are so many interesting artists involved. If I could I would be straight on a train. Available to view until the 2nd of January.

Supported by @creativescots and curated by @tavienne

It's the season for sparkles and oh my, do I have some seriously sparkly castings for you. I cannot wait to show you all properly.

Here is just a little preview....

I can't keep up with social media at the moment. I'm too busy with long days and nights at the studio or travelling across the country delivering some seriously epic pieces.

The pressure is on, but people are going to be blown away with what's under their tree.... If you can fit some of these things under a tree? 🤔😍

How cute is this miniature bronze? I can't wait to share with you all the beautiful Christmas gifts I've been making.

It's both thrilling and nerve wracking because I know how important these moments are and what a big day Christmas is.

Pouring my heart and soul into every piece at the moment to make sure everything is perfect.

Oops. This memorial cast had an accident and has been brought to me to repair. Obviously the family, are absolutely devastated. Whilst, cold-cast is much stronger than plaster, it can still break.

But thankfully it breaks quite cleanly, so I will be able to repair it. Luckily most of the pieces have been found and then I will remould and we will also make a foundry bronze version which will not break.

I'll always advise clients to go for pure bronze for memorial casts like these because I know how much they mean for people and the amount of handling they get. But sometimes budgets don't always allow.

However I am happy to be able to help save this moment as it is the only copy and will get it so you would never know it was broken 💔

Tis the season where my books are closed and have been, for a few weeks now.

Only gift vouchers and gifted casting sessions are available. These come in a beautiful gift wrapped kit, ready to surprise someone you love under the Christmas tree.

These were ever so popular last year. I remember lots of exciting phone calls in January, eager to book in and start their casting journey.

After all the joy of Christmas is the memories you make together. With a gifted session, you can surprise your partner with the gift to last a lifetime and experience it together in the New year.

Don't miss out.

A fair few months back I was called out for an emergency hand casting. It took time for my client to be able to attend. I never rush, it can be many years sometimes. But in all the sadness of the loss. A beautiful moment was made and I saw a wonderful daughter so cherished by her uncle who missed his sister. Despite the circumstances, there was laughter, connection and sharing. That's what we have when we go.

The moments we leave with others, the ones that surround us. If nothing else try to take a moment each day to really experience a part of the day. Take in the smells, the laughter, the sounds, the familiar faces or the new. Life is only moments, it's easy to miss them in the grind. But there is beauty all around us, if we only take the time to notice.

For the talented @brink.artstudio who is launching an open call to collaborate with artist collectives, youth groups and community organisations. Go support this talented chap in his new chapter 🤟

Excuse the desperate need to have a haircut and clean up. But thank you everyone.

I AM CLOSING ALL jewellery orders on the 5th of November. No jewellery orders will arrive in time for Christmas after this date.

When you support a small business, you are supporting a dream. When it's creative, you are actually sustaining someone's soul! The need to make, is an innate part of me that I cannot live without. So every order, share or like of my work and creations really means more than I can ever express into words. To know my creations bring such comfort and joy as well just makes life so beautiful. 🤟

Well you may see a lot of this piece over the next few weeks as its patina develops. Normally I break it up with all the beautiful pieces I am making, however I'm under Christmas secrecy...

I can't give the gifts away. But they are something. Truly unique art and jewellery, to be cherished for a lifetime. What other gifts could mean as much?

I do think I have the best job in the world. Thankyou to everyone who chooses me. You keep a passionate and somewhat mad maker mum very happy 😁

When you are in the zone, I am fully in the zone. Unaware that I am deep squatting whilst I sand. No wonder I'm always so shattered come the evening.

I am the one that falls asleep after spending ages choosing a film 🫣

Raise your hand if you are guilty 👋

Happy Friday everyone. Everything is on track and it feels good to be on top of the Christmas rush.

Long may it last.

Work in progress for this one. Excuse my recycling pile behind. There lays a lot of cardboard and other plaster bodies which I recycle at a specialist centre.

Have a guess what sort of finish this piece will have? It's going to be mega 😍

It's October folks. Whilst the leaves fall and we adjust to the brisker temperatures. As a maker I adjust to the Christmas build up and by gosh does it get busy.

Every year I've closed my books earlier and earlier. It's currently looking like a firm November closure to complete Christmas demand.

If you do miss out, there are always gift vouchers.

If you want something done ask a busy person. Can't believe I've managed to get down to London complete an amazing job and get back on time to do dinner with the kids and settle down for Celebrity Traitor's (we've got a lot to catch up on)

Also managed to swing by the #designmuseum and check out some fabulous art. Many years ago, and I can legitimately say this now 🫣 I worked at the design museum putting on an event for #alanaldridge as a big exhibition of his work The 'Butterfly Ball'

Everywhere was decorated with his wonderful sketches and drawings and everyone was encouraged to have wine, snacks, immerse themselves and dress up to. It was awesome. I remember finishing the night dressed as a butterfly with some crazy makeup and then walking over the tower bridge, to go meet some friends after the event. Felt such a stark contrast to be at their new venue doing a high speed tour between jobs and then back off up north to go into mum mode.

This butterfly has and always will be on a mission, but enjoys absolutely every moment of it all.

Beautiful figures for the talented @brink.art.studio I do love making these. Although sometimes I do feel I am at an eternal war with my airbrush, but it's so worth it.

There is a lot of prep going on for Christmas, some wedding jewellery, memorial and a whole load of castings and items that none of you have even seen yet.

Some clients have chosen some new and very bold choices which I can't wait to share with you all. But in the meantime enjoy these wonderful archetype figures.

Stunning detail and shine in all our solid gold or silver nose print rings. Pop a little engraving inside with a name or a short message for a loved one.

All our pet prints are made with our easy to use print kits which come free with every order. Capture that beautiful nose or perfect paw. Then post back to us for free with the included mailing bag.

We will then carefully create and make your chosen jewellery and return to you fully hallmarked and gift-wrapped ready to gift. Don't miss out this Christmas!

Available across the UK and overseas

I'm awaiting permissions at the moment to see what I can share or not share. So many exciting presents will be under the tree this year. Will it be under yours?

Also had an amazing job swing through as a mad 5 day turn around and I have made something for a complete hero of mine. But I'm not sure I'll ever get to share that one. Ho hum!

I'll also have something exciting to announce for all jewellery orders going out this month and on the run up to Christmas. I'll be offering a little something extra to celebrate another friend and maker and leave you all with something else truly special as a freebie gift. Watch this space 😍

Last stages for the awesome @brink.art.studio cannot wait to deliver these next week. If you haven't seen this artist's work, do go pop on and explore his feed.

Also he is just really lovely too, so go give him some support and throw some likes his way, because his work deserves to be out more 👊

It's wet, it's horrible out up North. But I am in my happy place catching up with some stunning projects. I'll be pottering between stages of things drying and curing. So if you have any questions, pop a comment below and I'll answer in between stages.

Happy Saturday folks, this is me camped for the weekend, but I do so love my workshop 👊

A beautiful nose print ring to accompany an existing ring (albeit not features here) winging it's way through Royal mail to my client 😍 I can't wait for her to see!

I've dispatched so many beautiful jewellery items today. Awaiting on another batch of pendants to return from hallmarking. I've got some right beauties to share with you all.

Lastly to share October is THE month if you want to guarantee jewellery for Christmas delivery. As of November it will be reserved to a very small number and I may have to close early and not allow any orders!

I know, it's rubbish to be mentioning the C word so early, but hey beautiful things take a while to make.

But isn't it worth it? Those cute little paws and noses with you always? 😍

The ART issue @houseandgardenuk - can you spot us? Just a reminder, October is your last month to book one of these stunning miniatures featured inside for Christmas.

Book for London • Manchester • or we can come to you for a small fee.

Now time for a cuppa and to see what other delights are included this month 😍

Happy Tuesday! Forgot to share this one for the talented @artmonkey72 - who will have some exciting things to show next year 😍

Did you know we help artists to get to the next stage? Whether it's a drawing, a sculpt or an idea. We can help you work out with your budget the best materials and options to get to your piece gallery worthy.

From fibreglass to bronze casting and mould making. Making artist dreams come true.

Tap the link in the bio to see our full range of Artisan Services.

So Monday has started with a bang 😍 thank you to everyone who is thinking ahead with Christmas jewellery 🙏

If it carries on at this rate, I'll be more than likely closing my books in October 😱

Thank you to everyone who shops small business for their gifts, whether it's me or another. It's a hard economic market at the moment, even around me I've seen so many shut down, even from my local cafes and pubs.

So if you have the chance no matter how small or even just liking or sharing posts if you don't have the option to buy. It makes a massive difference for independents. You will be supporting a dream and a family behind the scenes. #keepitreal #supportsmall

OCTOBER - last month of 3D casting bookings for Christmas delivery. That includes all hand castings, body castings and miniature castings.

Don't miss out on the last remaining appointments. Available to book in Manchester, London or your home.

Lots of teeny tiny castings have been taken these past few weeks. I can't wait to get moulding and turn them into beautiful freestanding bronzes and framed keepsakes.

Did you know these can be brought as gifts? We offer beautiful gifted casting session packages. Beautifully wrapped with a little guide on how to prep for the casting and options to choose from for their casting.

A beautiful way to celebrate a new arrival and to truly give a gift that will be cherished for a lifetime.

You can gift for a free appointment in London and Manchester or a small fee across anywhere in the UK.

Just when I'm feeling a little bit of the pressure of Christmas bookings and the order rush begins. It's messages like this, that make me beam from the inside out.

It's why I do it. I want to make it fun, free and for you to remember with fondness as you look back at your piece.

My artistic equivalent of father Christmas like joy-ometer is full and I'm soaring through my jobs at the studio today. Have a beautiful day!

Collected today - for artist Keith Newlove

A fibreglass resin leg, made from a supplied mould in a bespoke pale ebony finish with satin sheen.

I can't wait to see this piece transformed with some other parts of Newlove's work.

It's been a pleasure.

Sculpt by @artmonkey72
Cast by @angelcasts

Crying with laughter through this casting. Such a beautiful moment and so funny. Celebrating these two wonderful souls who found each other layer in life but living every minute of it.

This casting is fresh from the mould with no touchups. So a few air bubbles to fill, the rings are perfect and only a slight ring snag trail which I'll blend and you would never know. These things always happen with big rings, but the art in casting, is not just the start, it's all the little steps in between to maximise detail and perfection in every piece.

Bookings available in London, Manchester and across the UK

So I can't share what I've been making, client permissions and all that. Instead here is a little intro to me...

I worked as a prop maker and worked on some pretty stonking projects until I became pregnant and realised, as a result, there was no place for me there anymore.

Not to be deterred, I set up my own casting business to be able to flexibly work around my new growing brood. Which has blossomed into something incredible over the past 13 years.

I now travel up and down the country creating the most beautiful of keepsakes, sculptures and jewellery for TV, individuals, fashion and artists.

Not one day is the same and I absolutely love it. Because I know, that in everything I make, whether it's to celebrate or to cherish, it genuinely brings happiness. From artists to seeing their art become gallery quality pieces to saving those special moments or transforming someone's garden or home with art.

Medicine for the mind and soul. Thank you to everyone who supports me on this path. Who knows where the next few years will go?

Did you know every larger casting comes with its own little creation book? You can choose to include your own casting photos from the casting session or let us create something special.

A brilliant extra edition to any of our stunning body castings to give you a little window of all the hard work and extra stages that go into creating your figurative art.

Limited bookings available for Christmas delivery.

Book for London, Manchester, Wales or we can come to you.

Phroar what a day. So many talented artists. As I spent most of the day volunteering. I got most clips prior to opening and then spent the day whizzing round at high speed.

Thank you to everyone who came despite the rain and got involved with stone carving the stitch and bitch and popped into support all our talented artists.

Featured in video:
@federicocossu.on_canvas
@1853studios
@bill_eiffert
@weekendfilmschool
@davidcruickshanksculpture
@artmonkey72
@angelcasts
Curated by @luca.visual

2 days... Only 2 days left until the doors all open and you are welcome to visit up to 70 artist studios, explore 2 large galleries of artists work. Get involved with creating tote bags, kids activities, floristry, print making & stone carving and oh so much more.

Bring the family, or leave them behind for some creative adult time. Whatever you choose, don't miss out on an awesome day.

Refreshments available throughout. Come and get involved, have a nose, network and say hi.

Just a short tram ride from Victoria, so no excuse not to bob on down and have a brew.

Last week has been a bit of a blur between my leg and that which I've not shared, is my gran recently passed away. Those who have followed since June will know this is very soon after my grandad.

But it will be back to the grindstone this week and I just wanted to drop a message to say thank-you.

For those that have checked in upon my silence, and those who have understood regarding their projects. If you've not been contacted it's because it won't affect yours.

The image above is of a memorial casting now complete and has been memory banked for a client. This is where I come and take a casting and create a mould of it. So at a later date my client can come when she is ready to be recast with her loved one into a new unique sculpture.

It's in these fleeting moments we reflect and sometimes it's good to have something to hold on to.

Well this week started with a bang. Quite literally, hit by a massive heavy duty 8ft wooden sign which has caused me to delay going back to work and pouring heavy moulds. Now this won't affect any jewellery timelines, luckily as everything is either shipped, being engraved or hallmarked.

But it has meant having to rearrange or sadly cancel appointments. I am so sorry for anyone inconvenienced by this, genuinely out of my control and thank-you to all the lovely people who have been understanding and reached out.

Unfortunately the nature of the injury makes squatting, bending my knee & lifting heavy weights much harder.

There are some sculptures and samples I managed to complete prior to going away and these will be shipped out next week, such as these beautiful carbon black ballerinas.

Oh I just love making these. Those little noses, the mucky paws. I don't even care when the moulds come back with bogeys 🤣

Such beautiful textures, all unique, transferred with care into classic contemporary jewellery.

Discreet and precious. The original creator of such designs of which now people copy, but hey it's a compliment right? Plus everything is hallmarked and made to suit you.

Just a reminder, I don't do sales or Christmas discounts. But I close my books early when the orders pour in. These can take up to 8 weeks to create.

A glimpse at something delivered recently. I can't wait to show you this one in all it's glory.

Made from cold cast iron with a fully adjustable steel base.

Strong and féminine sculpture.

Beautiful baby bronzes. Every detail, crinkle and pointy digit perfectly preserved in timeless bronze. Plus I get cuddles, it's really a win, win all round.

Bookings available in London, Manchester and around the UK.

#babycastingnearme

I had the absolute pleasure of visiting @sculpturegalleryleeds and what a gem this place is.

Different guest artists each month and one of the very few galleries led by artists and entirely dedicated to sculpture.

A rare diamond of a place nicely situated in The Corn Exchange, a place buzzing with independent traders and other artisan businesses.

If you happen to be nearby, definitely pop in, the artwork is very reasonably priced and they also have a special Art program where you can stagger your payments to ownership.

Go on, have a visit!

*Not endorsed, paid for or have any work inside. Just a simple shout out for the love of independent artists working together and celebrating sculpture as it's own art 🤟

So it could be a copper Christmas this year 😍 I am getting enquiries & bookings in September for these stunning metal plated castings, available in Nickle or Copper.

Which would you choose?

Very limited bookings available for September in London and Manchester - some creations can take up 12 weeks to create so don't miss out!

🌟 Payment plans available on all bookings

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