Product Description
Ring Shank Template - Shield
This precision ring shank template designed by Clément Marquaire makes it easy to cut the perfect size rounded shield or signet style ring band from 18 gauge metal or metal clay.
Each guide line includes a positioning hole, allowing you to mark your clay or sheet with accuracy and cut exactly where needed.
Ring sizes range from 1.5 to 15 US size.
The template includes the following ring band widths;
- 4mm, 5mm, 8mm and 10mm.
Designed by Clément Marquaire.
Bonus: Each 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.
The special coloured surface makes it easy to find these templates on your workbench, but allows clarity for positioning.
To use with metal, ceramic or polymer clay:
- Place your clay on a non-stick surface.
- Roll out your clay with a roller and rolling frame (add texture if you like here). Keep it at least 1mm thick after texture is added.
- Place the template on top of the clay. Hold the template in place with your finger.
- Cut out your shape with your needle tool. Start with the outside edges and work your way in.
- Remove the template and lift away the excess clay.
To use with sheet metal:
- Polish your sheet with wet and dry paper or a scotchbrite pad to give the metal a soft satin finish.
- Place the template onto your sheet metal (keep close to the edges to save your metal!)
- Hold the template in place with your finger.
- Then use a scribe to draw the shape onto your metal, keeping close to the edges of the template!
- Go over your scribe with a sharpie.
- Begin sawing!
