WELCOME TO IMPRINT CASTS BY KATY ECCLES, PRESERVING SEASONAL BOTANICAL MOMENTS.

MADE BY HAND IN SCOTLAND

Hi, I’m Katy. Welcome to my botanical casting world.

I aim to capture the ephemeral, transient beauty of nature in my casts; giving permanent form to a fleeting moment in the natural world. Whether preserving wedding bouquets, funeral flowers or creating bespoke interior commissions, my casts capture the form of precious blooms and transform them into a bespoke artwork.

All my botanical casts are meticulously handcrafted using hand-selected flowers and foliage sourced from my mum’s wonderful garden - check out the garden page to see where the action happens.

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Exhibitions

Commissions

Memorial Flowers

EXHIBITION NEWS

I’m delighted to present my new exhibition being presented by Jessica Buckley Interiors in her beautiful William Street showroom. Displayed within an elegant interior design envisioned by Jessica Buckley, the collection of botanical casts on display pays homage to the grand collections amassed by erudite Grand Tourists of the 17th and 18th century.

The collection features over 25 works of various sizes (from 10 to 80cm) using home grown flowers from Fife and every piece has been handcrafted from start to finish using a specialist casting process and the pieces represent moments from across nature's four seasons. The exhibition is open for viewing from 31st May and all casts are available to purchase via the Jessica Buckley website. You can view the whole room remotely using the virtual gallery below.

I was also thrilled to have this exhibition transported to London for a two week pop up at Edward Bulmers showroom in Pimlico to launch his collaboration with Jessica Buckley and the Northern Light Palette.


I am delighted to reveal my exclusive framed botanical intaglio collection, inspired by the recent collaboration between Jessica Buckley Interiors and Edward Bulmer are now live on Jessica Buckleys website. Each set of miniature intaglios have been made using the same casting process as my larger pieces and capture botanical snapshots from all four seasons. They have been presented in carefully curated groupings set within hand painted frames using colours from the Northern Light Palette; a genius collaboration of two creative minds Jessica Buckley and Edward Bulmer. Together they have curated a new palette of paint colours designed for use in rooms with low lighting or north facing aspects, and introduced two entirely new versatile colours, Edinburgh White and Edinburgh White Light. I opted for the Drab Green, Azurite, Pompadour, Persian, Mummy, Red Ochre, Aquatic and Light Olive Green from the Northern Light colours for these framed intaglios and I am thrilled with how they have turned out. There is a range of shapes and sizes of frames so they can be easily hung in pairs, fours or as a whole set of nine. Check out the full collection

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Wedding Bouquet Preservation

Preserve the cherished memories of your wedding day with a Bespoke Botanical Imprint Cast. If you're seeking a distinctive way to remember, recycle and reuse your precious bouquet and wedding flowers, you've come to the right place. Our unique casting technique captures the essence of your blooms, transforming them into timeless keepsakes that serve as a permanent reminder of the day you said "I do." Trust Imprint Casts to preserve your wedding memories with unmatched artistry and precision with one of our beautiful bespoke casts.

BOTANICAL GRAND TOUR

This year I have embarked on a botanical grand tour, find out more about what I have been up to and where I have been heading off too.

SHOP

My webshop is regularly updated with seasonal casts in various sizes and styles made using home grown Scottish flowers. Check out my current range.

Featured in Country Living March 2024

I was absolutely delighted to open the March edition of Country Living and see mum, Pinto, my work and me on their treasured pages. Check out the full article here. Photography by Andrew Montgomery

Client Reviews

  • “Oh wow, I’m so impressed. You’ve done such an amazing job I can't wait to get my hands on them!! Thank you for preserving the flowers so beautifully, really is such a fab way to keep the flowers from the day.”

    Sarah Bowman Lynne | Bona Church June 2022 | Bothy Blooms

  • “Katy did a wonderful job at casting our wedding flowers. A beautiful memory that will last a life time!”

    Mara Backer | East Lothian June 2022 | Florist Sue Smillie

  • "It is so beautiful, and looks INCREDIBLE when the light catches it and casts shadows"

    Georgia Davies | Glencoe December 2022 | Florist Sparrow and Rose

  • “I have just opened my precious parcel from you. I waited until I knew had some time to myself, which is why have only just opened the package. I really wanted you to know how wonderful and exceptional and extremely special these are”

    Karen - Memorial Flowers Commission

  • “My cast has just been delivered I am 'over the moon' to see and receive the finished piece, absolutely stunning!! Thank you so much also for the mini cast, what a lovely thought. I will recommend your art work at any given chance.”

    Loraine McDonald | May 2022

  • "The box arrived and WOW we are totally blown away by how special everything is!! We cannot thank you enough honestly. The skill and care taken with our pieces is second to none and we couldn’t be more pleased. "

    Rebecca & Ruaridh, Jan 2024

What I’ve been up to

 
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Cabin Casting Collaboration: BRUCEFIELD ESTATE, ALLOA
Cabin Casting Collaboration: BRUCEFIELD ESTATE, ALLOA

This year I am embarking on a series of collaborative exchanges which will see my heading on a few adventures, swapping some artwork made onsite using flowers from the surrounding area, for a few nights in some truly beautiful cabins and huts. My aim is to undertake my own Grand Tour, and also take some female ownership of a tradition which was almost entirely undertaken by men back in the day, and create a visual record of the flora and fauna of Britain by capturing a moment in the seasonal life of the landscape around the cabins I am staying in around the country. Follow here for details about my casting adventures!

Cabin Casting Collaboration: ReCabins, St Albans
Cabin Casting Collaboration: ReCabins, St Albans

This year I am embarking on a series of collaborative exchanges which will see my heading on a few adventures, swapping some artwork made onsite using flowers from the surrounding area, for a few nights in some truly beautiful cabins and huts. My aim is to undertake my own Grand Tour, and also take some female ownership of a tradition which was almost entirely undertaken by men back in the day, and create a visual record of the flora and fauna of Britain by capturing a moment in the seasonal life of the landscape around the cabins I am staying in around the country. Follow here for details about my casting adventures!

Cabin Casting Collaboration: Spinks Nest, Norfolk
Cabin Casting Collaboration: Spinks Nest, Norfolk

This year I am embarking on a series of collaborative exchanges I have arranged over the course of this year. I am going to be heading off on a few adventures, swapping some artwork made onsite using flowers from the surrounding area, for a few nights in some truly beautiful cabins and huts. My aim is to undertake my own Grand Tour, and also take some female ownership of a tradition which was almost entirely undertaken by men back in the day, and create a visual record of the flora and fauna of Britain by capturing a moment in the seasonal life of the landscape around the cabins I am staying in around the country.Follow here for details about my casting adventures!

Edward Bulmer X Jessica Buckley interiors London Pop Up
Edward Bulmer X Jessica Buckley interiors London Pop Up

A little look at the collaboration between Edward Bulmer and Jessica Buckley Interiors featuring my botanical casts.

Cabin Casting Collaboration: OUTFIELD FARM, PERTHSHIRE
Cabin Casting Collaboration: OUTFIELD FARM, PERTHSHIRE

This year I am embarking on a series of collaborative exchanges I have arranged over the course of this year. I am going to be heading off on a few adventures, swapping some artwork made onsite using flowers from the surrounding area, for a few nights in some truly beautiful cabins and huts. My aim is to undertake my own Grand Tour, and also take some female ownership of a tradition which was almost entirely undertaken by men back in the day, and create a visual record of the flora and fauna of Britain by capturing a moment in the seasonal life of the landscape around the cabins I am staying in around the country.Follow here for details about my casting adventures!

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Proud Member of Holly & Co

One of the best ways to end 2023 was by being accepted to be part of Holly&Co, a marketplace filled only with independent, small batch, handcrafted items from small businesses. What an honour! I am delighted that you can now find my casts at Holly&Co and I’m really looking forward to connecting with my fellow small business owners via the Holly&Co community.

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