Celtic Ring Borders Texture Mat– 145 × 100mm

firefusionbylou Verified independent store

→

✓ UK postage on orders over £17 Ten Unique Celtic Border Designs Unleash your inner Scottish Celtic pride with 10 unique designs to enhance your jewellery collection. Perfect for r ings, bar or stud earrings, this versatile mat adds a touch of culture and style to any accessory. Key Features 10 Celtic border designs in one mat Mat size: 145 × 100 mm Available in Debossed or Embossed style Flexible and durable — reusable time after time Made in the UK by Firefusion by Lou Received in Grey or Green Design Widths — Debossed (design width only) From top to bottom: 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 7mm, 7mm, 6mm, 6mm, 8mm, 5mm Mat length: 145 mm — ample for both smaller and larger ring sizes Design Widths — Embossed (design + border) Same as Debossed Mat length: 145 mm — ample for both smaller and larger ring sizes Why 145 mm Works for Rings Covers all standard women’s and men’s ring sizes in a single strip Works at copper and bronze clay shrinkage rates of 25–30% Works at silver clay shrinkage rates of 8–22% Plenty of margin for trimming and finishing the join How to Measure for Your Ring Band A ring band wraps the full 360° around the finger, so your finished band length equals your finger circumference. Because clay shrinks during drying and kiln firing, you need to start with a longer piece of clay than your finished size. Follow these steps: Measure your finger circumference snugly in mm (or use a ring sizer) Add 2–3 mm ease for comfort Multiply by the factor below to get your starting clay length (accounting for shrinkage) Clay Type Shrinkage Start with this much MORE clay Multiply finished length by Fine Silver (e.g. PMC3, Art Clay) 8–12% ~10–14% longer × 1.09–1.14 Silver clay (higher shrink) 15–22% ~18–28% longer × 1.18–1.28 Copper clay 20–28% ~25–39% longer × 1.25–1.39 Bronze clay 25–30% ~33–43% longer × 1.33–1.43 Example: Size M women’s finger (52 mm circumference) + 2 mm ease = 54 mm finished length. Using bronze clay at 30% shrinkage, start with 54 × 1.43 = ~77 mm of clay — well within the 145 mm mat. Even a men’s XL (68 mm) at 30% shrinkage needs only ~97 mm, leaving plenty of spare mat. How to Use Apply a release agent to the mat before use Press your clay firmly onto the mat Peel away carefully to reveal the impression Use a strip/straight cutter to cut your desired shape Wrap around a ring mandrel at the correct size before drying Compatible With Metal clay — fine silver, bronze, copper Polymer clay Air-dry clay ACS (Art Clay Silver) Important Notes Always use a release agent to prevent sticking Please be aware that the pattern detail will appear smaller after firing — the higher the shrinkage rate of your clay, the more the design will reduce in size. This is normal and expected with all metal clays Not for food use Handmade in the UK by Firefusion by Lou Show more