Abstract: The present invention comprises a casting kit and methods of use of the kit for producing castings of objects. In some embodiments a kit comprises a foam impression material, instructions for use, and materials for shipping an impression to a casting service provider. In some embodiments, a method of use comprises a customer making an impression(s) of an object(s) (e.g., a body part such as hands, feet, and paws), and then sending the impression(s) to a casting shop. The impression(s) are used to produce a positive blank of the object. In some embodiments, positive blanks are used to produce a mold in casting sand. Glass or other suitable casting material are poured into the sand mold and allowed to harden. The casting is then further finished and returned to the customer as a finished replica.