Paw print keepsake kits
A paw print kit gives you a clean, keepable print without the mess. Here is what each type does, and how to turn the result into line art you can frame, engrave or wear.
The three kinds of kit
Inkless kits are the easy favourite. The paw presses onto a clear wipe, then onto a coated card, and a crisp print appears with nothing to clean off the paw. Best for a pet that won't sit still, and the flat print scans or frames well. More in our inkless kit guide.
Clay kits press the paw into a soft disc that dries hard, so you keep a raised impression you can hang or stand up. They take more setup and a day or two to dry, but the result is the most tactile keepsake. More in our clay kit guide.
Ink-pad kits are the simplest: a washable, pet-safe pad and paper. You get a traditional inked print, and spare sheets mean you can take a few and keep the best one.
What to look for
Check the kit is sized for your pet (a dog's pad is much wider than a cat's), that the ink or clay is labelled pet-safe and non-toxic, and that you get more than one sheet or disc. You rarely get a perfect print first try, so spares matter.