rise & shine bellybowls
stand out among belly
casting techniques
because they are made of
high quality ceramic clay
with food-safe glazes.
rise & shine bellybowls  are a casting of a
mother's pregnant belly in those last few
weeks before birth.
Here's how it works....
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great design ideas
rise & shine bellybowls   are a
collaboration between bellybowl
artist Gina Caruso and the
parents. She will brainstorm with
you on a theme, colors, and uses.
Bellybowls are then finished in
her studio.
See why parents are glad
they did rise & shine
bellybowls
Book your rise &
shine bellybowls
session
bellybowl artist Gina Caruso with
client
Eileen D'Ambrogio
STEP 1
Artist Gina Caruso
prepares to put
pre-rolled clay in
plastic wrap onto
mom's belly.
STEP 2
Gina begins to form
the clay to the
mother's belly.
STEP 3
Gina adjusts the
clay to create a
close fit.
STEP 4
After drying the clay
for 15 minutes on
the mom's belly,
using a blow dryer,
Gina removes the
bowl and trims the
inside and rim.
STEP 5
Part 1 is complete!
Gina will bring the
bowl to her studio to
add the feet, design
and glazes, and fire
it in the kiln.
STEP 6
The partner or friends
can participate by
creating the bowl's
feet. Even "non-artists"
have a lot of fun!
Client John D'Ambrogio making bellybowl feet.
STEP 7
Part 2 is complete!
Careful attention to
finishing the bowl
with the client's
design suggestions
makes a showcase
memory of the
pregnancy.
Check out the
BellyBowl Gallery to
see more rise &
shine bellybowls.
Memories stay in clay.
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