DIY Breastmilk Jewelry
Do you wish you could create pieces on your own?
Well, now you can!
Even if you’ve never done anything like this before, you won’t believe how easy it is with our breast milk jewelry DIY kit. So whether you’re an experienced crafter or just someone who loves pretty, sparkly things, we can help you make a beautiful keepsake right in your own home!
Why Buy Our DIY Kit
Through our super informative step-by-step instructions, videos, and other resources, we share exactly how to preserve your breast milk for jewelry and assemble your unique keepsake—plus we let you in on all the best tips and tricks we’ve learned over years of trial and error.
What Our Breastmilk Jewelry Kit Includes
Breast Milk Jewelry-Making Kit: Video and Step-by-Step Instructions
DIY Breastmilk Jewelry FAQs
Super Simple and Easy to Use
Even if you’re a total newbie, our kits are SUPER simple—we promise! Each kit comes with detailed, step-by-step instructions and QR codes with how-to videos that hold your (virtual) hand through the entire process.
It’s a beautiful and amazingly affordable way to preserve your memories of breastfeeding forever. All you need is 5 ml of breast milk or formula and about two hours over the course of two to three days. Seriously—it’s that easy!
There’s nothing quite like creating something with your own two hands. Even if you don’t consider yourself crafty, handy, or artistic, we’ve made it so easy that there’s no need to be nervous. Just take a deep breath, and let’s do this!
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Amazingly Affordable
We’ve worked hard to keep our kits affordable, so you can treat yourself to gorgeous, customized jewelry even on a budget.
Plus if you’re like us and love a good deal, you’ll be happy to hear that while one jewelry setting is included in every kit, you’ll actually have enough materials to create breastmilk stones for up to 15 separate pieces. Talk about bang for your buck!
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Select the Piece that Reflects your Style
We offer our Breastmilk Jewelry Kit in one of two ways—Ready to Ship or Custom—and between the two you can select the jewelry that best reflects your own style, taste, and personality.
READY TO SHIP
In stock and ready to ship today, select from the following settings:
- no jewelry, just the kit (customers source their own jewelry from third parties);
- our timeless Love You to the Moon and Back necklace available in three different finishes (sterling silver, or yellow or rose gold plating);
- our statement, teardrop-shaped breastmilk stone ring Serenity in sterling silver (available in ring sizes 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9);
- our classic, best seller Infinity breastmilk ring in sterling silver with sparkling clear, cubic zirconia (available in ring sizes 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9); or
- our dainty Harmony breastmilk ring in rose gold-plating (available in ring sizes 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9).
CUSTOM
Ships in 6 to 8 weeks, where you customize one of three rings, selecting any size, any finish (sterling silver, or yellow or rose gold plating), and any color of birth month-colored crystals. The three rings to pick from are:
- our classic, best seller Infinity breastmilk ring;
- our elegant, teardrop-shaped breastmilk stone ring Autumn Joy; or
- our leaf-shaped, dainty breastmilk ring A Mother’s Embrace.
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Limitless Options to Further Personalize Your Jewelry
With our easy-to-use kits, you can create beautiful keepsakes using not only breast milk, but lots of other meaningful items as well—including formula, locks of hair, placenta, umbilical cord, cremation ashes, dried flowers, and more! Want to see for yourself? Here’s a gorgeous example using a lock of hair:
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Huge Variety of Customized Rings
We offer a huge variety of customized rings, sizes, birth color crystals, and metal options to help you create the perfect piece for you and your baby. Trust us—if you can think it, you can craft it!
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Learn from the Best in Breastmilk Jewelry
Featured in Parents, People, and care.com, among other publications, KeepsakeMom is widely considered to be the best breastmilk jewelry company in the industry. We are skilled artists and jewelers whose medium is beautiful breastmilk stones.
We absolutely love creating one-of-a-kind breastmilk jewelry, and after a steady stream of loyal customers asking for a DIY option, we’re incredibly excited to share all our little secrets with you. It’s yet another way to honor and empower all you fellow mothers out there, and to connect through the joy and power of breastmilk jewelry.
We’ve made sure to include all the tools you’ll need to successfully create lasting, beautiful keepsakes. Of course, if the DIY route isn’t for you, you can always order a customized piece directly from our website and leave the crafting to us!
Either way, turning your breast milk into jewelry has never been easier. So grab your breast milk jewelry kit today, and together we can create a totally unique keepsake to commemorate your own personal breastfeeding journey!
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What Our Breastmilk Jewelry Kit Includes
When you open your breastmilk jewelry DIY kit, you’ll find almost everything you need to create your new favorite keepsake. Here’s what to expect in your kit, plus a few things—like your breast milk sample and some basic kitchen items—that you’ll need to gather before getting started.
INCLUDED
- Jewelry setting (unless your choice is to source your own jewelry from third parties)
- Breastmilk preservation kit powder
- Resin Part A & B
- Measuring cups and cup for dry milk
- Funnel/storage jar
- Parchment paper
- Mixing tools (spatula, wooden stirring stick, and toothpicks)
- Inclusion powders (pearl shimmer, opal effect flakes)
- White Pigment
- Molding putty or foam insert
- Straw
- Paper Instructions
- QR codes
WHAT YOU WILL NEED AT HOME
- 5 ml of your breastmilk
- A double boiler (or a pan and a bowl)
- A mortar and pestle (or a spoon)
- Small bowl
- Cleaning supplies, to clean up afterwards (dish soap)
OPTIONAL
- Gloves
- A mask
- A lighter or flame torch
There’s nothing quite like creating something with your own two hands. Even if you don’t consider yourself crafty, handy, or artistic, we’ve made it so easy that there’s no need to be nervous. Just take a deep breath, and let’s do this!
Breast Milk Jewelry-Making Kit: Video and Step-by-Step Instructions
Excited to dive into our DIY breast milk jewelry kit but not sure where to start? We’ve got you—just check out our easy-to-follow video covering the entire DIY process! You can also follow the step-by-step instructions below as you navigate your kit and create your perfect piece of unique breastmilk jewelry.
Before you get started, remember to read all the instructions carefully! Keep all packaging and materials out of the reach of children, and please wear a mask and protective gloves if you are sensitive to smell or epoxy, or would prefer to take extra precautions during the process.
Part 1 — Preserve Your Breast Milk by Turning It into Powder
Part 1 will take about 15-20 minutes
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- Heat the milk in your pan on your stove for a few moments.
- Add the entire packet of the milk preservation powder.
- Mix slowly until it reaches a paste-like consistency.
- Spread the paste evenly onto the parchment paper. Then store it in a safe place until it dries.
Each kit comes with step-by-step-instructions that explain the process in more specific detail, but basically, that’s it for Day One! You’ll have to wait around 48 hours—which is honestly probably the hardest part—before crushing the milk into powder.
- Once the drying process is complete, grind the preserved breast milk into a fine dust using your mortar and pestle, or the back of a spoon. Continue the process until you’re left with a fine powder, then scoop the powder into the provided cup and set aside.
Part 2 — Use Your DIY Kit to Make a Breastmilk Stone
- Set up your jewelry and all of your supplies.
- Mix Part A and Part B slowly for 2 minutes.
- Let the mixture stand for 3-5 minutes.
- Add your breast milk powder to the resin.
- Add any inclusions you want (we provide pearl shimmer, white pigment, and opal flakes), but you can add any other flakes you want, which you can buy on Amazon!
- Using our mixing tools, slowly drip the resin/milk mixture into the jewelry setting/cup; keep filling it up until it creates a slight dome effect.
- Let it stand for a few minutes, then you can use a small torch or the straw provided to get rid of bubbles that may rise to the top.
- Let your jewelry sit in a safe place for about 24 hours.
- Store leftover dried breast milk in the small bottle provided. Use a funnel to carefully pour the dried milk into the small bottle.
- Enjoy Your Breastmilk Jewelry!
You did it! Congratulations on enjoying your beautiful new jewelry! And whenever you’re not wearing your breast milk piece, remember to protect it by storing it in the small pouch we provide. Take it from us—keeping it away from harsh UV light and other jewelry will help you enjoy your personalized keepsake for years to come.
Don’t worry if you still have questions—we’ve made sure that once you receive your actual kit, our step-by-step paper instructions and QR codes will provide all the details and specifics you need. If you want to add your placenta, a lock of hair, your child’s umbilical cord, dried flowers, or metallic flakes and shimmers, our QR codes and paper instructions will answer those questions as well. And since each kit comes with enough materials to make up to 15 separate breastmilk stones, we’ve also provided information on how and where to source other jewelry settings so you can continue along your DIY journey!
Breastmilk Jewelry DIY Kit FAQs
How quickly do I need to use my DIY breastmilk jewelry kit?
Since resin has a one-year lifespan, we recommend using your kit within a year of purchase. This is the best way to ensure a high-quality piece and to limit natural wear and tear to your completed keepsake.
How will I learn how to make my breast milk ring, necklace, or bracelet?
Each of our DIY kits comes with detailed, step-by-step instructions to guide you through the entire process of creating your own breast milk jewelry piece. Be sure to check out our instructional videos for additional images and tips!
What if I have questions or concerns about my order?
If you’re having a hard time putting together your DIY breastmilk jewelry kit ring, necklace, or bracelet, or if you have any general questions about the kit, don’t hesitate to reach out! Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "My DIY" for more information, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.