How to create perfect fitting fine silver precious metal clay capped crystals, part 1

It took me 20 years to realize the way to make a perfectly fitted cap for crystals and other objects was right under my nose! I’ve been quiet about the exact process for several years ... but after purchasing my newest selection of crystals, I felt compelled to share my secrets. This is part one of how to make perfectly fitting caps for even the craziest shaped crystals and objects. Considering the myriad factors in making a cap that fits, this technique was a revelation. It’s all about retarding the shrinkage and here’s how it begins. The next video will be forming the metal clay around the caps, making the bail and then securing the finished caps onto the crystals. Side note ... Overall, PaperClay doesn’t shrink. but I mentioned as I’m making the PaperClay cores that it shrinks when air-dryed. That shrinkage is VERY modest and really doesn’t affect the outcome of the piece. Drying the cores in a low temperature oven (250F for 1 1/2 hours should do it