used for the foil pouch is a barrier material that is substantially resistant to the passage of moisture and air such as a layered barrier material which includes pet polyethylene terephthalate foil and lldpe linear low density polyethylene it is additionally beneficial if the foil pouch material has a printable surface and incorporates tear notches for easy opening further a kit incorporating the imprint collecting device 10 of the present invention to obtain an imprint is also disclosed such a kit includes imprint collecting device 10 and written instructions which direct a user in the method of employing imprint collecting device 10 the user is instructed to remove seal 16 impress the object to be imprinted into deformable material 15 close lid 12 on recessed tray 11 and send imprint collecting device 10 to a specified professional for processing upon receipt the professional may then immediately employ the imprint captured in deformable material 15 to create a personalized decorative item incorporating the imprint the invention described herein is a practical and inexpensive way of remotely obtaining imprints for use in the creation of jewelry and other decorative items the invention preserves the moisture in the clay until a three dimensional impression is taken and then protects the integrity of that three dimensional impression until it is received by a jeweler the invention is simple to manufacture and use and is expected to permit the creation of personalized decorative items on a wider commercial scale than has been previously permitted due to the limitations of the existing technology and processes while the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof it will be appreciated that numerous variations modifications and embodiment are possible for instance while metal clay.