{"product_id":"ring-pellet-mould-whole-sizes","title":"Ring Pellet Mould - Whole Sizes","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNever worry about metal clay shrinkage when you’re making rings again - the Ring Pellet Mould ensures your rings are perfectly sized every time!\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ring Pellet (also called ring sizer, or ring stopper, shrinkage stopper), is a special pellet or plug that is placed inside a metal clay ring shank during firing to control the size. The pellet is made from a special material that does not shrink or burn during firing. Metal clay ring making can be hard to get right, this helps you get the right size every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the metal clay sinters, it shrinks tightly around the pellet so the ring is the exact diameter of the pellet after firing. After cooling, the ring is put into water to dissolve the pellet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this mould you can cast your own Ring Sizers as and when needed. A half sized mould creates one pellet of each whole size from H-X (4 to 12 in US sizes). We recommend using \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ultra-smooth-casting-investment-powder-1lb-box\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003ethe Ultra Smooth Casting Powder for a really smooth pellet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- just mix as directed and pour into the mould. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOW DO I USE THE RING SHRINKAGE STOPPER?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake your ring as normal (please consult the clay manufacturer's instructions to figure out how many sizes it shrinks when fired, silver clay can shrink anything between 7-25% depending on brand and type). Don't build your ring directly on the Ring Sizer Pellet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast your ring pellet to the desired size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the ring and the pellet is fully dried, place the ring stopper pellet inside the ring and fire as per the silver clay's recommended firing schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter it’s fully cooled, place in a container of water to dissolve the pellet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Never quench a ring with a pellet whilst hot as a potentially dangerous thermal shock can occur* \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARING FOR YOUR MOULD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ring pellet mould will last for years to come if well looked after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave in direct sunlight. When not in use, wrap the mould in cling film, or place in its original box, or in a tightly sealed plastic container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wrap in paper or leave sitting in paper (it will leach the oils from the mould and cause it to dry out)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA LITTLE TIP FROM PETRA \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese pellets are super-handy and will definitely give you an accurately sized ring every time. However, don't forget that stopping the clay from shrinking fully means you could create weak spots. Your clay wants to shrink, sintering and shrinking is what brings all the silver particles together to give you a strong silver piece. Please be extra careful with your shrinkage sizing when using pellets like this. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMould includes 9 \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhole\u003c\/span\u003e Sizes of Pellet, from H-X (4 to 12 in US sizes). This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-pellet-mould-half-sizes\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003emould is also available in half sizes, click here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/content\/Product-Ring_Pellet_Mold_Instructions-Silica_Free_Investment.pdf\"\u003eClick here for more information\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58321054400847,"sku":"103-RMK-100","price":26.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/103-RMK-100__79195.1654686397.800.800.jpg?v=1785148177","url":"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/products\/ring-pellet-mould-whole-sizes","provider":"Metal Clay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}