Create Your Own Dapping Blocks with Jett Basic by Pam East

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When working with metal clay, you may want to give your pieces a domed shape for aesthetic or functional purposes. After firing, the pieces can be reshaped by dapping. Pam shows how to make your own custom dapping blocks using Jett Basic, which is a thermoplastic molding material. This allows you to create concave and convex shapes tailored to your project’s needs. Pam not only demonstrates how to dap your pieces, but also how easy it is to drill into set Jett Basic, to accommodate for a bail, gemstone or other embellishment.