You may have thought you were impressed with Mariah Carey's painted belly — but why waste your time with a photo when you can have a three-dimensional work of art? Introducing the Belly Cast.
Kelly Ripa, Brooke Shields, and Kendra Wilkinson have apparently particpated in "belly casting," so you know it's a really-real, actual trend. And there's ProudBody.com, a website fully dedicated to the decoration of pregnant bellies and "belly casting.".
How does "bellycasting" work? Well, if you ever made a plaster of Paris art project when you were a kid, you already know the routine: It's as simple as slathering up your belly with vaseline, dipping the plaster into water, wiping off the excess liquid, and slapping it on your tummy. Voilà! A creepy masterpiece that your future child will groan at the sight of for the rest of their lives.
We picked a few of our favorite "bellycasts" from Proud Body.com for inspiration. Click to enlarge and be forever moved.
You may have thought you were impressed with Mariah Carey's
Kelly Ripa, Brooke Shields, and Kendra Wilkinson have apparently particpated in "belly casting," so you know it's a really-real, actual trend. And there's 














