In a cast or have to have a cast put on your arm or leg. Here are some ideas to think about prior to getting your cast applied. There are a variety of different ways to decorate an arm or leg cast. Most doctors and cast technicians don't have access to all the new ideas for arm or leg cast decorating ideas and tips. Here we list a few ideas on how to decorate your cast or improve the look of your leg or arm cast.
1. Get a cool cast color
There are a variety of color choices to choose from. Colors such as purple, pink, red, green, orange, yellow can brighten your arm or leg during your duration in a cast. If you might have trouble keeping your cast clean you may want to choose a color like black or any of the other darker colors. Here is a link to a list of colors you may want to check out. If your doctor does not supply your color choice you may want to have it rush delivered to your home prior to your casting appointment.

2. Get a Casttoo Tattoo for your cast!

Casttoos are tattoos for your leg or arm cast. Trying to draw a design on your cast, especially a fiberglass cast can be difficult. Casttoos are very easy to apply. A simple hair dryer and a cast is all you need. The tattoo can be removed if you desire to change the design later and it is also waterproof. There are many designs and colors to choose from and a gift to a friend will surely make thier time in a cast a happy one. Ship one to a friend or order one for yourself.

3. Choose printed casting tape.

Printed casting tape is can create a uniqe look to any cast. There are a variety of prints availabe from soccer, camoflage, pastel, and even dinosaurs and teddy bears. Most orthopedic cast room clinics will not carry printed casting tape due the cost of stocking it as inventory. However you can always purchase this item and have it shipped to your home prior to cast application. You really only need 1 roll for a short arm cast, 2 rolls for a long arm cast or short leg cast, and maybe 3-4 rolls for a long leg cast. The printed casting tape can be applied on top of an existing cast. So the under layers can simply be white casting tape in color and then you can apply the printed casting tape on top or a unique design and look. You can purchase it by the single roll form by going to the following link.

4. Change the look or rebuild and repair a broken cast.

Ok, here is a situation most people find themselves in. The doctor did not have the color you wanted so now you're stuck in a stupid color. The cast has been on for a couple of weeks and it is getting either discolored or has started to crack. Your doctor has performed some crazy repair and made the cast look real ugly and he does not care since he is not wearing it home. If you fall into that category you may wonder what options you have. Well let's start with the color choice is not what you want or you wish to change the color. You can simply roll a layer of casting tape overtop or your existing cast to cover over the current color or design. You only need a few rolls, some gloves, and room temperature water. There a good many how to videos out there anyone can find. Then simply unroll it on the existing cast and viola your got yourself a new cast color and look. This will also repair any broken casts too so quit using ugly duct tape to repair your broken cast. If the padding is becoming discolored around your toes or fingers. Simply remove the discolored stockinette and padding just cutting around the font part of the cast. Purchase a single roll of cast padding and tuck it back underneath the cast and you have yourself a nice clean cast again. As always you should seek medical advice on any proceedures you perform on your cast.