We almost have a couple of orders for rings made from the Reborn! manga, but there is one detail that the customer really wants and we have no idea how to do it!
The ring itself should be OK, but he insists on having that "dome-shaped glassy" cover that magnifies the design inside.
We'll make the ring in PMC and the design with the shell will be embossed. But how do we cover that with a dome??? He's had plastic domes before on previous rings. How about a stone/cabochon or something? How do you use a stone with PMC (we've never used stones at all)??? Is it possible to fire PMC with a stone on it?
Can you make something in PMC in two stages: firing one part, then adding "fresh" clay and fire them together? Would the PMC bind on the silver?
What would you recommend? In a pinch plastic would do since it's what he's used to, but it would be a shame wouldn't it?
Thanks for your help!
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