Thank you for booking a volunteer casting session with me!
Below is all the relevant info you will need to prepare for your session, please make sure you read the full page, and fill out the form, immediately upon booking your session…
This project is going to be beautiful, and I’m SO happy to have you on board!
All the details for your casting, along with a pre-session form are below. You MUST fill this out as soon as you book your session. Please make sure you have thoroughly read everything, including the address details below the form. You should receive a confirmation email shortly. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any additional questions you may have regarding your booking. I’m looking forward to meeting you soon!
You have paid a deposit of £45 which Lydia will refund to you in your session. If you don’t turn up to your appointment your deposit will not be refunded. If you change your mind on participating, or wish to rearrange your session, please email me at hello@lydiareeves.com within 72hrs of your booking, otherwise your deposit will not be able to be refunded. You can view the full cancellation policy here.
If you would like to keep your cast, I would LOVE to offer you 25% off your cast! The remaining balance can be paid either in full on the day or in 2 to 6 monthly instalments, with your first instalment being on the day of your session. Please note that you won’t be able to have your cast until the book and exhibition is finished, which will likely be October 2026! All payment plans have a 2% transaction fee which is split across each month.
If you decide you’d like to keep your cast, it can be painted any colour you like! We will discuss colours and finishes in your session, but you don’t have to have decide on the day. If you have an idea of how you’d like your cast finished, please let me know in your session. Most colours are included in the price, however some do cost extra, you can see all our colour options here.
You should receive a confirmation email shortly. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any additional questions you may have regarding your booking. If you have any questions, please get in touch at hello@lydiareeves.com.
WHERE WE’RE BASED
My full studio address is:
1 Ellen Street, Unit 12, Portslade, East Sussex BN41 1DW
If you need to contact me on the day, my number is: 07845349462
It's about a 10 minute walk from Portslade train station, which is a 7 min train journey from Brighton Station.
Once you’re here, just ring the buzzer for number 12 and I’ll buzz you in.
Please note: There are 2 Ellen Streets not too far away from each other, so please use the postcode on maps, rather than the street name!!
How to get here:
I work to a tight schedule, so please don’t turn up more than 5 minutes early. If you are going to be late please drop me a message. My studio is a 10 minute walk from Portslade train station (this is a 7 min train journey from Brighton Station). Or there are plenty of buses that run from Brighton town centre too - The number 700, 1 and 1A stop a 3 minute walk away from my studio.
Parking:
There is parking all around the industrial estate, it can get quite busy so allow yourself time find a space.
Please note: please do not park in Tungsten Training or in the spaces directly opposite my studio door on the other side of the road. It is private parking (although there is no sign). Everywhere else on the estate that doesn’t have a sign is fine to park in!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
BOOBIES / CHEST
I allow 1-2hrs for boobie/chest casting sessions. The actual casting itself takes around 25-45 minutes, but the rest of the time allows for completing the form, chatting, choosing colours etc! For boobie casts, you will be stood with your hands on your head for this time, so please make sure you’ve drank plenty of water and eaten something sugary before you come! You'll need to remove your bra at least an hour before the casting session so that bra indents do not show up as marks on your skin in the cast. Please make sure you have filled in the form above
VULVA
We allow one hour for the casting session. The actual casting itself is quite quick, but this allows time for completing the form, chatting, and looking at all the other amazing vulva casts in my studio! Also you don't have to be fully shaved. If you have pubic hair we apply a lot of Nivea so that you don't get stuck in the cast! If you'd like to shave or trim prior to the casting session that is completely up to you :) It also doesn’t matter if you are on your period!
Please make sure you have filled in the form above
BUMS
I allow 1.5 - 2 hours for bum/standing casting sessions. The actual casting itself takes around 30-45 minutes, but the rest of the time allows for completing the form, chatting, and looking at all the other amazing casts in my studio! You will be stood still for this time, so please make sure you’ve drank plenty of water and eaten something sugary before you come! Be aware that marks from clothes can indent the skin and this will show up in casts, so ideally try to wear loose or seamless underwear and clothing (or no underwear) on the day of your casting session. Please make sure you have filled in the form above
BELLY
I allow 1.5 - 2 hours for belly casting sessions. The actual casting itself takes around 25-45 minutes depending on which areas you are getting cast (just belly/belly with hands etc), but the rest of the time allows for completing the form, chatting, and looking at all the other amazing casts in my studio! Please make sure you’ve drank plenty of water and eaten something sugary before you come! Loose clothing around your belly would be a good idea too.
Please make sure you have filled in the form above