How to Make Jewelry Moldings

Jewelry Moldings Aren't Easy to Make and Can Require Time and Effort...

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   WHAT IS JEWELRY MOLDING? Jewelry molding offers the freedom to make and design your own authentic piece of jewelry. It involves sculpting and designing a piece in a frame (or mold). It is complex and takes skill. However there are products available on the market which make it easier to perform jewelry molding.

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   PICKING THE RIGHT MOLD: Picking the right mold is crucial to the design process. Many products are available on the market, but one of the simplest for beginners would be the Mold-n-Pour. Available at TheEnchantedGallery.com, the Mold-n-Pour makes it simple to mold your desired item. The best molding materials seem to be in the eyes of who you ask and what you are designing. One of the more recommended products among top jewelry designers was the Castaldo®'s VLT™ [Very Low Temperature] molding. It is one of the best products because it shortens the jewelry molding process, uses simple tools and technology you already have, provides minimal shrinkage, and provide a shiny finish. For more information on this product and it's uses, see related articles links at the end of this article.

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   BUY NEEDED SUPPLIES/GATHER INFORMATION: The third step in making jewelry moldings once you have found the product is to watch jewelry molding videos, take a class, or purchase books on the subject. This is a skilled art, and is not easy to learn. Make sure you've got an instructor or someone willing to help you your first few times. It will also save you the purchase money for buying needed equipment for things you may not use in the future. Instructors and teachers in the art of jewelry molding and making can easily assist you in where to purchase products, what the best products are, and how to use them. Courtney Gray, one of the leading designers in jewelry offers the Creative Side Academy where classes are taught in the art of jewelry and design. Look for classes offered in your area, or to check out more about her Academy go to: www.creativeside.org. To see some of her work, go to: www.courtneygrayarts.com.