Putty vs Ink Impressions: Choosing how to capture a loved one’s fingerprint.

Two Ways to Honour. One Intention: Love.

When someone you love is gone, it’s the small things that keep them close: the textures of their hand, the lines of their fingerprint, the feeling of connection that lingers in something they once touched.

At Coveted, we help you preserve that feeling in precious metal. Our Impression Kits are designed to capture fingerprints and other textures in soft putty — a process that’s tactile, beautiful, and deeply personal. It’s a moment you can share. A memory you can hold.

But we know that not every family has time to plan ahead. That’s where our sister brand, Still by Coveted, offers another path, one that uses ink impressions to create engraved memorial jewellery after someone has passed.

Both are meaningful. Both are crafted with care. The difference is in the process, and the moment you choose to capture.

Putty Impressions

Coveted’s Impression Kits are made to be used before burial or cremation. The process is simple and intuitive: you press a fingerprint (or another meaningful texture) into our soft, skin-safe putty, then send it back to us for casting.

Every ridge, every line, every perfectly imperfect detail is preserved — not just copied, but cast directly into metal.

Why families choose Coveted putty impressions:

It’s hands-on and intentional. Taking the impression can feel like a moment of connection.
The result is three-dimensional and textured — something you can feel with your fingers.
The Impression Kit is beautifully boxed and thoughtfully designed — making the whole experience feel like a gift.
You’re not limited to fingerprints. Capture a baby’s footprint, a seashell from a special place, your dog’s nose, an heirloom fabric texture, or even the imprint of a dried flower.
Each piece is one of a kind, cast from your original impression.

A few things to keep in mind:

The impression must be taken before burial or cremation, so some planning is needed.
The putty impression is physical and should be kept safe (unlike ink files, which can be shared digitally).

In short: Coveted’s Impression Kit offers a way to create something deeply personal, if you have the time and space to do so.

Ink Impressions

Ink impressions engraved into keepsakes

Still by Coveted is our memorial jewellery brand. It’s created for moments when time is short, when you don’t have the chance to take a putty impression, but you still want something meaningful to hold onto.

Ink impressions are often taken by funeral directors or already included in important documents. Still uses those existing prints (or even a clear photo of one) to create a high-resolution engraving on fine jewellery.

Why families choose engraved ink impressions:

It’s simple and accessible — no kit or special materials needed.
Ink prints can be taken after someone has passed.
You can use a print you already have.
The digital file can be shared with family, so everyone can create their own keepsake.
The engraving is delicate, subtle, and timeless.

A few differences to consider:

Your loved one doesn’t physically press into the jewellery.
The process is less hands-on than with putty.
There’s no keepsake kit experience, but the end result is still full of meaning.

In short: Ink impressions are a beautiful option when you’re working with what you already have — or when timing is tight.

Same Heart. Different Process.

Coveted and Still offer two ways to honour someone you love.
One casts the memory in metal. The other engraves it in fine detail.
There’s no right or wrong choice — just what feels right for you.

Whether you’re planning ahead or making decisions in the moment, we’re here to help you create something lasting. Something real.

Something to hold onto, always.

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