{"product_id":"ring-shank-template-curvy-gradient","title":"Ring Shank Template - Curvy Gradient","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRing Shank Template - Curvy Gradient\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis precision ring shank template designed by Clément Marquaire makes it easy to cut the perfect size curvy ring design from 18 gauge metal or metal clay. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach guideline includes a positioning hole, allowing you to mark your clay or sheet with accuracy and cut exactly where needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe template includes the following ring band widths;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e4mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003eDesigned by Clément Marquaire. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach template also includes the inside cut-out shape. You can use it as a guide to cut around, trim to your preferred size, or even slip it onto a customer’s finger as a sample for sizing and fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe special coloured surface makes it easy to find these templates on your workbench, but allows clarity for positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo use with metal, ceramic or polymer clay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your clay on a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/work-surfaces\/\"\u003enon-stick surface.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll out your clay with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/rollers-1\/\"\u003eroller and rolling frame\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(add texture if you like here). Keep it at least 1mm thick after texture is added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the template on top of the clay. Hold the template in place with your finger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut out your shape with your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/needle-tool-pergamano-perforating-tool\/\"\u003eneedle tool.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart with the outside edges and work your way in. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the template and lift away the excess clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo use with sheet metal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish your sheet with wet and dry paper or a scotchbrite pad to give the metal a soft satin finish. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the template onto your sheet metal (keep close to the edges to save your metal!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the template in place with your finger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen use a scribe to draw the shape onto your metal, keeping close to the edges of the template! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo over your scribe with a sharpie. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin sawing!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cool Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58321753899343,"sku":"103-TMP-1018","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/Ring_Shank_Template_-_Curvy_Gradient__27616.1765207731.800.800.png?v=1785152950","url":"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/products\/ring-shank-template-curvy-gradient","provider":"Metal Clay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}